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.
Upcoming Events
Decision-Making & Students Who Need Accessible Formats
Join us for an updated overview of the team decision-making process for providing accessible formats for students who need them.3:00PM – 4:00PM ET on Thursday, April 29, 2021
Open House at the National AEM Center's New Website!
Let the AEM Center's technical assistance team introduce you to our new website.2:00PM – 3:00PM ET on Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Designing for Inclusive STEM: Extreme Makeover Edition
Learn how to create more inclusive STEM-related content by following accessibility best practices.12:30PM – 1:15PM PT on Sunday, June 27, 2021
Designing the Future to Be Accessible
This session will focus on practical steps educators can take to ensure the materials they design follow accessibility best practices by implementing the POUR principles of accessibility.12:50PM – 1:50PM ET on Thursday, July 29, 2021
Grab a cup of TA at the AEM 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 Technical Assistance Specialists at the AEM 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 AEM Center, and the rest is up to you. Show up, chat, ask questions, or just listen to the conversation. The AEM Café is open and ready to welcome you.
The AEM Café blend of the month (topic) for Thursday, May 6 coming soon!
Register once for the entire AEM 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 using #AEM4All and tagging @CAST_UDL.
New to AEM Center events?
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.
Selected Archives
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1-2-3 Captions: Workflows for Creating Accessible Video
3:00PM – 4:00PM ET on Monday, May 18, 2020
Learn three simple ways you can create a captioned video that supports both accessibility and understanding.
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Coming to Terms: The Meaning of "Accessible"
3:00PM – 4:00PM ET on Monday, May 11, 2020
Join us for this webinar as we take a deep dive into (1) distinguishing the meanings of "accessibility" and (2) clarifying what it means in the context of access for students with disabilities.
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Making Math Notation Accessible
3:00PM – 4:00PM ET on Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Learn about the latest technologies for making math accessible to diverse learners.
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Creating Accessible Documents and Slide Decks
3:00PM – 4:00PM ET on Monday, April 13, 2020
Learn skills for creating documents and slide decks that are usable for all learners, including students who use assistive technology.
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Personalizing the Reading Experience
3:00PM – 4:00PM ET on Monday, March 30, 2020
Learn skills that you and your students can use to personalize digital reading experiences.