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AEM Center at CAST, 2024
This paper presents the findings from the second case in a multiple-case study examining the implementation of federal and state policies by State Education Agencies (SEAs) and Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to provide Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) to disabled students in two Southern states
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Presentation
2:00PM – 4:45PM ET on Friday, November 8, 2019
Accessibility of an OER means that all students are afforded the same opportunity to learn from a material, regardless of the tools they use for access. Learner variability is the norm, not the exception, so consideration of the ways students interact with digital materials is essential for curating and authoring inclusive OER.
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Presentation
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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The Chafee amendment to U.S. Copyright law has been updated with new definitions of accessible format, eligible person and authorized entity. Understanding these definitions will important for the process of selecting and acquiring usable formats for learners who need them.
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Workshop
9:00AM – 12:00PM ET on Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Participants will learn how accessible materials interconnect with assistive technologies, explore design advantages, common issues, and best practices. They will gain practical experience in testing and reviewing materials and understand how accessibility and assistive technologies work together. By the end, participants will be equipped to design inclusive and effective materials from the start.
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Presentation
8:00AM – 9:00AM PT on Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Participants will explore the integration of accessible educational materials (AEM), accessible technologies (AT), and assistive technologies. This session will highlight the importance of accessibility in design, benefits, challenges, and best practices. Practical exercises will ensure participants gain skills to create inclusive educational materials and an understanding of how AEM, AT, and assistive technologies support students in the classroom.
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Video
National AEM Center at CAST, 2023
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.
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National AEM Center at CAST, 2024
The National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS) is a special source file format that is used to produce a range of accessible formats on behalf of K-12 students with vision impairments and/or print disabilities.
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Webinar
2:00PM – 3:30PM ET on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
This interactive webinar focuses specifically on the experiences with transition and addressing the need for accessible materials and technologies in specific contexts. Gain a broader understanding of strategies implemented on the ground by workforce leaders to create accessible and inclusive workforce programs.
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Presentation
2:30PM – 3:30PM ET on Thursday, March 31, 2022
Panelists will lead participants to a shared understanding of the benefits of making digital accessibility a priority in UDL implementation.