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  • In April 2024, the United States Department of Justice issued a final rule requiring state and local governmental entities — including early childhood, elementary, secondary, and postsecondary institutions — to ensure web- or mobile app-based digital learning resources are appropriate for and usable by students with disabilities.

  • Map of the U.S. highlighting Georgia, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, and West Virginia

    The four-year partnership between the Center and the seven National AEM Cohort states will be leveraged for exchanging resources, sharing findings, and solving common problems across state teams. 

  • Article

    AEM Center at CAST, 2024

    This publication explores the innovative potential of generative AI in enhancing educational accessibility and engagement. Despite its promise, the adoption of AI in education faces significant hurdles due to the lack of clear guidance and understanding within educational districts.

  • Guide

    National AEM Center at CAST, 2023

    This guide will help you develop knowledge and practical skills related to the Quality Indicators with Critical Components for K-12. It's also useful for preparing to work with a team on systems change at the state and/or local levels.

  • Many students with disabilities encounter barriers when using text-based materials, whether in print or digital. Learn about the actions that need to be taken so that learners who need accessible formats of these materials receive them with high quality and in a timely manner.

  • Guide
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    D. Carl, et al., 2021

    Learn about the places in the IEP where it might be appropriate to refer to a students' use of accessible educational materials and technologies.

  • Presentation
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    12:45PM – 3:00PM ET on Thursday, November 3, 2022

    Participants will be provided with supporting resources and action steps to be prepared for their next IEP meeting.

  • Presentation

    2:00PM – 1:00PM ET on Friday, July 14, 2023

    This session explains why and how AT and AEM can be and should be a natural part of how children develop literacy. We'll also hear stories about young learners facing barriers to reading and writing. What do their stories tell us about what we need next as educators?

  • Webinar
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    2:00PM – 3:00PM ET on Tuesday, June 11, 2019

    A Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) is meant to provide a standard format for vendors to report the extent to which a digital material or technology product meets accessibility standards. Despite recent updates meant to streamline the VPAT and make it easier to use, the VPAT remains a highly technical document. In this webinar, we will discuss the benefits and limitations of the VPAT and then walk you through an exemplar VPAT as we provide tips for what to look for in each section when interpreting a VPAT from a vendor.

  • Find sample language and guidance you can adapt to communicate accessibility requirements in RFPs, Instructional Materials Adoption and contracts.

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