SensusAccess is a self-service document conversion tool that helps the Salisbury University community transform text and image-based files into accessible and alternate formats. It’s a helpful resource for improving usability, supporting accessibility needs, and making documents easier to read, listen to, or share.
Important Data Security Notice:
SensusAccess should only be used to process Public Information, meaning content that has been declared publicly available by an SU official with the explicit authority to do so and can be shared freely without concern for impact to the University or the State. In practical terms, that means items like public web content, news items, campus maps, and other materials intended for public use. Do not upload Confidential Information (including PII or Restricted Information) as defined in the SU Public and Confidential Information Policy.
Get Started Below: Access SensusAccess using your salisbury.edu email address.
SensusAccess can be used for a wide range of conversion needs, including:
Accessibility conversions Convert image and PDF files into more accessible formats such as tagged PDFs, Word documents, HTML, and more.
Braille services Convert documents to and from contracted and uncontracted Braille. Files can be formatted, paginated, and delivered as ready-to-emboss files in multiple digital Braille formats.
Audio services Convert documents into MP3 audio or DAISY books (including support for spoken math). MP3 files are created using high-quality, customizable computer-generated text-to-speech voices.
E-book services Convert documents into EPUB, EPUB3, EPUB3 with media overlays, and Mobipocket (Amazon Kindle) e-book formats. EPUB files may also be converted into Mobipocket and vice versa. For users with low vision, e-book text can be optimized for better scaling and readability in mainstream e-reader platforms.
SensusAccess should only be used to convert documents that align with Salisbury University’s data protection expectations and guidelines. Important: Do not upload documents containing sensitive or restricted information, including FERPA-protected student records. All copyright provisions apply to the use of SensusAccess. Individuals may only upload files for conversion if such use is permitted under copyright law (for example, you own the copyright, have permission from the owner, or are using material under fair use or applicable disability-related provisions). The resulting file typically carries the same copyright restrictions as the original.
The quality of the conversion depends on the quality of the original document.
For example, converting a poorly scanned image into text may result in recognition errors. However, a well-structured Microsoft Word document using heading styles (Heading 1, Heading 2, etc.) will convert into a more usable format with better navigation. , especially in Microsoft Word, supports higher-quality conversions across multiple formats.
Review the Conversion Best Practices (PDF) document to identify simple steps you can take before uploading to achieve the best results.
is intended for students, faculty, staff, and others who are converting materials into alternate formats such as audiobooks, e-books, digital large print, and Braille, either for personal use or on behalf of others. The course also explains how SensusAccess can support document accessibility and make content easier to work with.
For questions, support, or feedback related to SensusAccess, please enter a . Be sure you have reviewed the File Conversion Best Practices (PDF) document first.
