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This specific form is used to order partials of current textbooks that are already available by APH, available in our Louis catalogue (https://louis.aph.org). Follow this link (https://www.aph.org/educational-resources/accessible-textbooks/braille-textbook-request-form/) to order partials of new APH braille textbooks (not yet translated).

Please complete all required fields on the form to the best of your ability, especially the specific chapter and unit information needed, along with the associated page ranges in the original book. We need to ensure that we have accurate content and contact information to provide you with a response (request acceptance, price quote, timeline). We will follow up to obtain your Federal Quota or PO/purchasing info.

If you are unsure of this information (or it is not evident within the original book), please feel free to use the “Additional comments” (open text) part of this form to describe in further detail to the best of your ability.

You should receive an automatic email confirmation that the request was received. APH teams will then review the request, confirm what is needed/whether it can be fulfilled, obtain pricing and timeline estimates, and reach out to you with the final information so that you can submit your purchase documentation.

Yes, if you realize your information was not correct in the original request, it can be modified until we confirm the final estimates and you accept to move forward with the production. Once Production (or transcription for new titles) has begun, a request cannot be cancelled. To do so, please contact us at [email protected] or [email protected].

No, you only need to order the portion that you need (please refer to following question for further info). By default, the final materials you receive will include the portion of the book’s content you have requested, fully embossed with tactile graphics (as applicable to the book) in a three (3)-ring binder. This will also include preliminary Table of Contents material and end-matter items (e.g., answer pages) pertaining to the content therein. Partial braille volumes do not contain the complete Table of Contents for the book, nor the entire end-matter section for the book.

Yes, there are some, though minimal. For most titles, we require a minimum of a “chapter” equivalent (we realize some books might not contain so-called “chapters”; this is why we assess each request as we receive them to determine the best division of content, though we will provide as close to your request as possible). Tactile graphics are always included (where images are required).

It is recommended that, if the whole book is needed, you simply request the complete book, whether it is currently available by APH, or a new APH title request.

Of course! This is an option. In fact, for any braille title that APH currently has in the Louis catalogue, you can always order the BRF’s directly (the entire book) for download at a minimal cost ($25.00). In this case, you would not need to request a partial. However, partial requests for new APH titles would still require an initial purchase of the hard-copy (embossed with graphics) partial content, though we can include/send the BRF’s (upon request) with no additional fee.

It will be quicker when compared to the completion time of a newly requested (complete) medium- to large-size braille textbook. Turnaround time for partials of current APH textbook (embossed) material should be ideally 30 days or fewer. As always, if an available BRF is requested through Louis, the material is downloadable within minutes. For new APH partial title requests, if (for example) only one or two chapters (of average size) are requested, the result should be on the lower end of a range of 30-45 days.

Delivery of partials of current APH titles is typically quicker than partials of new APH titles. Production of current title partials can begin immediately once the request is fully processed. Partials of new APH titles require outsourcing, transcription/creation of graphics, QC, etc., all before going to Production: it is a longer process. Sometimes obtaining original source material for translation can take longer than expected. There are also occasional Production delays that can affect the turnaround.

Please reach out to us anytime about a request in process or general questions at [email protected] or [email protected].