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.
Why accessible materials & technologies?
Accessible versions of educational materials may mean the difference between learning barriers and learning opportunities.
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.
Featured AEM Center Resources
Learn more about AEM Center resources
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.
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
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
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
Our Impact by the Numbers
Learn more about how our work impacts states and individuals through our universal, targeted, and intensive technical assistance.
Upcoming AEM Center Events
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AT is Not Cheating
During this fun and engaging session, presenters will share the importance of accessibility in education and common misconceptions, such as it being considered "cheating" for students with disabilities through shared experiences and data. Multiple meanings of accessibility in education will be discussed and how they relate to equitable access by creating inclusive learning opportunities for all students. Participants will have access to no-cost digital resources that can be used to support accessibility and inclusion.8:00AM – 9:30AM PT on Thursday, April 18, 2024
The 3 AEMigos: AT, AEM and Accessible Technology
In this session, you will explore and identify what accessibility is, why it matters, and develop a stronger understanding of the importance and benefits accessibility can provide to all learners, especially learners with disabilities.3:30PM – 5:00PM PT on Thursday, April 18, 2024
A Crash Course for Accessibility Basics
Accessibility is more than just a legal requirement or a nice-to-have feature. It is an essential aspect of designing and developing inclusive products, services, and environments that can benefit everyone. In this session, you will explore and identify what accessibility is, why it matters, and develop a stronger understanding of the importance and benefits accessibility can provide to all learners, especially learners with disabilities.3:30PM – 5:00PM PT on Thursday, April 18, 2024