Defining Accessible Formats

Date

2023

In this video of the AEM Takeaways series, you will build an understanding of what accessible formats are and how they can be used to break down barriers with print and digital text-based materials for eligible students.

Recommended Prerequisite Takeaways

• Takeaway 1: What do we mean by accessible?
• Takeaway 2: What are accessible educational materials (AEM)?

Key Takeaways 

• In some cases, a text-based material can present unique barriers to learning.
• When a text-based material is inaccessible to a student due to a disability, it needs to be converted to a format they can use. 
• Accessible formats are available to eligible students and must meet the child's individual needs.

Related Resources

• Coming to Terms: The Meaning of Accessible
• Introduction to Accessibility