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Webinar
3:00PM – 4:00PM ET on Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Ensuring that all learners receive accessible educational materials (AEM) in a timely manner requires a coordinated provision system. In this first webinar of a 5-part series, join AEM leaders from Iowa, Ohio, and Texas in a discussion about how these states implement NIMAS requirements for print materials and meet digital accessibility requirements for edtech. To get the most out of the webinar, please review AEM Quality Indicators 1 and 2 ahead of time. And because the process of providing AEM requires collaboration, gather your colleagues to watch the webinar together!
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Webinar
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!
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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.
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Webinar
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.
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Presentation
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.
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Presentation
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?
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Guide
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.
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The National Center on Accessible Educational Materials (AEM Center) at CAST works to ensure individuals with disabilities have equal access to materials and technologies for reaching educational outcomes and advancing in employment.
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Article
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.
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Presentation
2:20PM – 3:20PM ET on Thursday, January 30, 2020
Get to know the AEM Pilot, a free, web-based teaching, self-assessment and progress monitoring tool for school districts. In this session, you and your fellow passengers will be guided through the tool, and coaching on how the AEM Pilot can be used in your own settings will also be included.