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.
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.
Join us for the next installment of the AEM Café on Thursday, December 7! Our blend of the month (topic) will be an Open Forum. This is one of our favorite times of collaboration and are excited for the opportunity for open ended discussions surrounding all things accessibility. Hope to see you there!
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.
Upcoming Events
AT is Not Cheating! And Other Myths Debunked About Literacy Learning
This session explores four myths about literacy learning: 1) Some children with disabilities do not need to learn to read and write; 2) Using speech to communicate is a prerequisite to reading and writing; 3) Children cannot have an intellectual disability and a reading disability; and 4) Using assistive technology (AT) to read and write is cheating.1:15PM – 2:05PM ET on Saturday, December 2, 2023
What's New with AEM in 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.1:00PM – 2:00PM ET on Thursday, January 25, 2024
Transition and Workplace Accessibility: What's New in 2024
Accommodating individuals with disabilities using assistive technologies can be beneficial in a wide variety of job settings. In this session, speakers in the Transition and Workplace Accessibility Strand are invited to introduce themselves and provide a preview of their presentation.4:30PM – 5:30PM ET on Thursday, January 25, 2024
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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Webinar
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.