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Defining Accessibility Access to Learning AEM Center Events AEM Center Resources Acquire Pathways to Acquisition Vetting for Accessibility Communicating Accessibility Requirements Providing Accessibility Guidance to Vendors Understanding the VPAT Decision-Making & Accessible Formats Acquiring Accessible Formats Create Designing for Accessibility Accessible Documents Accessible Publications with EPUB Accessible Video Accessible STEM Accessible Websites Accessible Social Media Posts Use Using Accessible Formats Personalizing the Reading Experience Personalizing the Writing Experience Teaching with Accessible Math Teaching with Accessible Video Coordinate Find Your State AEM Contact AEM Quality Indicators K–12 Early Childhood Higher Education Workforce Development AEM PilotAbout the AEM Center Our Partners National AEM Cohort Our Advisors Search terms: About the AEM Center The National Center on Accessible Educational Materials for Learning at CAST provides technical assistance, coaching, and resources to increase the availability and use of accessible educational materials and technologies for learners with disabilities across the lifespan. Learn more about the AEM Center Why accessible materials & technologies? Accessible versions of educational materials may mean the difference between learning barriers and learning opportunities. Start a conversation with our video series NIMAS & NIMAC NIMAS is a technical standard used by publishers to prepare electronic files” that are used to convert instructional materials into accessible formats. NIMAC is a national center that stores NIMAS source files from publishers. Learn more about NIMAS & NIMAC Featured AEM Center Resources Learn more about AEM Center resources AEM Takeaways Dive into the AEM Takeaways series for quick, exciting lessons on accessible materials and technology! Watch short videos where AEM experts break down terms and practices, then get real-world insights from field professionals. Plus, explore extra resources to supercharge your training in schools, universities, or any setting you choose! View the series Guide Fair Use and Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities This brief presents an overview of the fair use” doctrine under copyright law in relation to the provision of accessible texts to persons with disabilities. J. Karger 2020 Article Open Education Resources: Ensuring Inclusive Learning in Uncertain Times Situated at the intersection of where the OER field meets accessibility issues, this guide details a variety of resources useful for evaluating and selecting appropriate and accessible OERs. A. Hashey, et al. 2021 Guide AEM Navigator Use the AEM Navigator to make informed, accurate decisions about the acquisition of accessible formats for students who need them. AEM Center at CAST 2021 The Accessible Learning Experience Turn learning barriers into learning opportunities by exploring the world of accessibility and Universal Design for Learning in this monthly podcast. Listen to the podcast Upcoming AEM Center Events Learn more about AEM Center events Webinar SETDA Spotlight: CAST & Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Join CAST and SETDA for a comprehensive look at Universal Design for Learning (UDL). This webinar dives into the UDL framework, emphasizing its principles and practical application in education. Discover how UDL aligns with the 2024 National Educational Technology Plan (NETP), fostering inclusive and engaging learning experiences. Be part of the conversation to create an adaptive, inclusive future for all learners! 2:00PM – 3:00PM ET on Thursday, May 16, 2024 Presentation The 3 AEMigos: AT, AEM and Accessible Technology Come join the fun as CAST’s TA Specialists at the National AEM Center clarify the concepts and relationships of accessible materials, assistive technology, and technology for supporting students with disabilities. Presenters will share resources and best practices for implementing them, and facilitate discussions and reflections among participants to help them apply the knowledge to their own contexts. 2:45PM – 4:00PM MT on Monday, June 3, 2024 Presentation Designing for Accessibility from the Beginning: How to Create and Vet Accessible Materials Join this session to gain insight on easy-to-implement techniques that can help the busy educator vet apps for accessibility quickly to decide which ones should be loved (and kept) and which ones should be…listed (as in passed on)! Learn to direct your limited resources to those apps that will better meet the needs of all of your learners. 4:15PM – 5:30PM MT on Monday, June 3, 2024 Top of Page AEM Center National Center on Accessible Educational Materials at CAST Quick Links K–12 Early Childhood Higher Education Workforce Development NIMAS & NIMAC AEM Cohort Hub (password-protected) Our Partners SETDA ATIA ISKME EEC Contact the AEM Center aem@cast.org 781-245-2212 The contents of this website were developed under a cooperative agreement with the US Department of Education, #H327Z190004. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the US Department of Education and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. Project Officer: Rebecca Sheffield, Ph.D. Except where otherwise noted, the National Center on Accessible Educational Materials web content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. 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