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  • Policy Brief
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    J. Karger, 2021

    The purpose of this brief is to help families and educators understand the right of students with disabilities who need accessible educational materials to receive these materials in a timely manner.

  • Presentation
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    Monday, January 25 – Thursday, February 4, 2021

    Join us for a pre-recorded presentation where we take a deep dive into (1) distinguishing the meanings of "accessible" and (2) clarifying what "accessible" means in the context of access for students with disabilities.

  • Video
    AEM Takeaway: Defining the term

    National AEM Center at CAST, 2023

    Build an understanding of what accessibility is and why it is important to have a common understanding of accessibility, especially when working with students with disabilities who require accessible materials and technologies.

  • Presentation

    3:30PM – 5:00PM PT on Thursday, April 18, 2024

    In this session, you will explore and identify what accessibility is, why it matters, and develop a stronger understanding of the importance and benefits accessibility can provide to all learners, especially learners with disabilities.

  • Presentation

    3:30PM – 5:00PM PT on Thursday, April 18, 2024

    Accessibility is more than just a legal requirement or a nice-to-have feature. It is an essential aspect of designing and developing inclusive products, services, and environments that can benefit everyone. In this session, you will explore and identify what accessibility is, why it matters, and develop a stronger understanding of the importance and benefits accessibility can provide to all learners, especially learners with disabilities.

  • Presentation

    1:00PM – 2:00PM ET on Thursday, January 25, 2024

    New to the provision of accessible educational materials (AEM), or just need to refresh your understanding to incorporate the latest changes to AEM-related statutes? Explore new and updated resources from the AEM Center that will make you an accessibility hero for all students, including those who have disabilities.

  • Illustration of how content can be represented, conveyed, and translated on a variety of devices

    Learn how to make your content more understandable and predictable by using plain language and following conventions that will improve the learing experience for everyone.

  • Video
    AEM Takeaway: Defining Accessible Educational Materials. Spotlight: Cathy Fortney, Therapeutic Services Coordinator, Francis Howell School District, Missouri

    National AEM Center at CAST, 2023

    Build an understanding of how accessibility applies to educational materials, including what makes a material accessible across the widest range of learner variability.

  • Get to know the definition of accessible formats in copyright law that helps guide the decision-making process for providing usable formats to learners who need them.

  • Presentation
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    3:10PM – 4:00PM ET on Wednesday, October 21, 2020

    Join us to learn tips and tricks from our experts including gaining a better understanding of how to increase accessibility for all participants and users, including those with disabilities.

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