SensusAccess features a comprehensive e-mail based interface with functionality identical to that of the web interface. The e-mail interface can be used for a variety of purposes, including:
- To use SensusAccess from platforms that do not provide access to the file system, e.g., iOSbased devices such as iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch.
- As an efficient alternative to the web-based interface.
- As an alternative for users who find the web-based interface complicated.
- To integrate SensusAccess with other systems, such as digital libraries, learning management systems, multi-functional devices, etc.
Convert a file
Email SensusAccess a document with your NYU email, and get a more accessible format emailed back. Note:
- You can only send one file per email.
- You will get a response from “RoboBraille”.
Common Formats
- Target format = what you want to get back
- [empty] = nothing in the subject line
| Target Format | Email to | Email Subject Line |
| convert_alt@sensusaccess.com | ||
| Word Doc | convert@sensusaccess.com | docx |
| HTML | convert@sensusaccess.com | htm |
| Audio | american@sensusaccess.com* | Options: [empty] for default + to increase speech rate – to decrease speech rateEx. + (Fast) ++ (Faster) +++ (Fastest) |
| Mobi (Kindle-friendly) | mobi@sensusaccess.com | [empty] |
| ePub (iPhone/Mac) | epub@sensusaccess.com | [empty] |
| Braille (English) | ueb_grade2@sensusaccess.com | uscomputerbraille2 |
Additional Options
Check the SensusAccess email service guide [PDF: 167KB] for more complete instructions and options.