Overview
Many students have difficulty reading and using standard print materials. Educators who work with these students and their families have many questions about how accessible instructional materials (AIM) might assist students with accessing the curriculum. This module will address basic foundational issues related to AIM and present the AIM Navigator - a tool that can be used to facilitate the selection and implementation of accessible instructional materials. This module was developed in partnership with the National Center on Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM Center) and the Texas Assistive Technology Network (TATN).
Estimated Time to Complete: 2 hours
- What's Included
- 33 pages
- Pre/post-assessments
- Free Certificate
- Discuss legal and practical issues related to the provision of AIM
- Identify and describe the four specialized formats of print instructional materials
- Complete the AIM-related four step decision-making process for determining need, selection, acquisition of materials and supports for use.
- Locate resources to gain a deeper understanding of the issues
Diana Foster Carl, M.A., L.S.S.P.
Diana Foster Carl, M.A., has more than 35 years of experience in various capacities in public education and in leadership roles in national, statewide and regional organizations and boards. Carl, whose background is as a school psychologist, is a former Director of Special Education Services at Region 4 Education Service Center in Houston and lead facilitator of the Texas Assistive Technology Network (TATN). She is a consultant with CAST as the Special Projects Coordinator for the National Center on Accessible Educational Materials, a founding member of QIAT and a co-author of Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology: A Comprehensive Guide to Assistive Technology Services.
National Center on Accessible Educational Materials
Content for this module was modified from the AEM Navigator - a tool developed by the National Center on Accessible Instructional Materials and maintained by the National Center on Accessible Educational Materials (AEM Center. The AEM Center provides resources and technical assistance for educators, parents, students, publishers, conversion houses, accessible media producers, and others interested in learning more about AEM and implementing AEM and the National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS). Learn more about the AEM Center.
Content for this module was developed in collaboration with the National Center on Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM Center) and the Texas Assistive Technology Network (TATN)
Module Content
You can download a document that includes all content from the module, with the exception of videos. This resource can support your learning while completing the module or be saved for future reference.
Additional Documents
AEM Navigator Sample Student Summary