National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS) and National Instructional Materials Access Center (NIMAC)

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National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS) and National Instructional Materials Access Center (NIMAC)

Overview

Ensuring Access to Students with Print Disabilities
Accessible Educational Materials for Parents and Families
CT AIM or http://aim.serc.co/ - Learn about Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM) including National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS) and trade books/novels. The Web site is maintained by the State Education Resource Center (SERC) and offers more information about the AIM decision-making process, explores frequently asked questions with resources, lists and active professional development and learning opportunities offered by agencies throughout Connecticut regarding AIM/NIMAS.
Topic Brief: Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) and the NIMAS/MIMAC – Additional Assurances Required for IDEA Part B Grant
Flow Chart: Determining the Need for AEM and Acquiring AEM from the Appropriate Sources
- Determining the Need for AEM and Acquiring AEM from the Appropriate Sources - Case Studies and Scenarios