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• Webinar

  AEM Quality Indicators for K-12, Part 2: Developing and Implementing Written Guidelines

  

  3:00PM – 4:00PM ET on Wednesday, February 13, 2019

  Join a discussion with AEM leaders from Florida and Texas about policies and guidelines that support the provision of accessible educational materials (AEM) for all learners. What should be included in policies? How are guidelines developed and communicated? Who shares in the responsibilities? To get the most out of the webinar, please review AEM Quality Indicator 3 ahead of time. And because the process of providing AEM requires collaboration, gather your colleagues to watch the webinar together!

• Learning on the Go: ADA Title II Updates and Requirements

  

  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.

• National AEM State Cohort

  

  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. 

• Module 5: Providing Accessible Formats for PreK-12 Learners

  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.

• Article

  Supporting Students with Disabilities through Al: What, Why, & How

  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

  Study Guide & Activities for the AEM Quality Indicators with Critical Components for K-12

  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.

• Guide

  AEM in the IEP

  

  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

  AT Is Not Cheating! And Other Myths Debunked about Literacy Learning

  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?

• Presentation

  Including AEM in the IEP

  

  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.

• Webinar

  Using the VPAT in Purchasing Decisions

  

  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.