AEM Center Events
The AEM Center at CAST offers free technical assistance webinars and presentations at national convenings and conferences, with the goal of increasing the availability and use of accessible educational materials and technologies for learners with disabilities across the lifespan.
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The AEM Center uses Zoom, which supports a number of keyboard shortcuts for accessibility. If this is your first time using Zoom, please learn more about joining a Zoom webinar and joining a Zoom meeting.
AEMing for Access
In this 30-minute series, the AEM center will bring educators together to talk about specific topics related to AEM. How are you approaching accessibility in your learning environment? Need some new ideas? Stuck on a challenge? Eager to share with others? Participants will leave with usable, bite-size information. Think of it like office hours with a focus on accessibility, accessible educational materials, accessible and assistive technologies!
Join us for our next episode on Thursday, January 16 at 1pm ET, "How to create accessible and engaging media." We look forward to seeing you there!
Register for Season 2 of the AEMing for Access webinar series.
Did you miss a webinar? We have all of the previous episodes recorded!
Join us for the latest Accessibility Brew at the CAST Café!
How are you approaching accessibility in your learning environment? Are you stuck in a rut? Need some new ideas? Struggling with a challenge? Eager to share a new idea or strategy with others?
Meet CAST’s team of friendly Accessibility Specialists at the CAST Café!
Every first Thursday of the month from 1:00–2:00 pm PT / 4:00–5:00 pm ET, we’ll focus on a topic, share some little-known resources from the Accessibility Team, and the rest is up to you. Show up, chat, ask questions, or just listen to the conversation. The CAST Café is open and ready to welcome you.
Join us for the next conversation at the CAST Café on Thursday, January 9! Our blend of the month (topic) will be Social Media Accessibility. We look forward to seeing you there!
Register once for the entire CAST Café monthly series
Have an idea for a topic? Let us know by filling out this quick form, or share it with us on Twitter or Bluesky using #AEM4All and tagging @CAST_UDL (Twitter) or @cast-udl.bsky.social (Bluesky).
Upcoming Events
How-To Create Accessible Documents: A Step-by-Step Guide
Join us for an interactive workshop on creating accessible documents. We’ll walk you through practical steps to ensure your content is inclusive and meets accessibility standards. Whether you’re using Microsoft Office, Google Docs, or other tools, we’ll cover essential techniques for making your documents accessible to all users.9:45AM – 10:45AM ET on Friday, January 31, 2025
AEM's Got Talent
Join us for an interactive showcase on Accessible Educational Materials (AEM), assistive technology (AT), and accessible technology. Discover their unique characteristics, explore real-life examples, and gain implementation tips. Engage in discussions, reflect on practices, and share experiences. By the end, you’ll understand how these elements create inclusive learning environments for all students.2:15PM – 3:15PM ET on Friday, January 31, 2025
Accessibility Matters: The What, Why & How
Participants will learn how accessible materials interconnect with assistive technologies, explore design advantages, common issues, and best practices. They will gain practical experience in testing and reviewing materials and understand how accessibility and assistive technologies work together. By the end, participants will be equipped to design inclusive and effective materials from the start.9:00AM – 12:00PM ET on Wednesday, March 12, 2025