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AEM Conversations
AEM Conversations
As a branch of a conversation on the QIAT Listserv, we hosted follow-up conversations about the tools that are available to support access to accessible educational/instructional materials.
HOW DID WE GET HERE?
HOW DID WE GET HERE?
There were discussions on the QIAT listserv (see here if you want to read the history) related to what organizations and AT Specialists were using to provide access to text - and some of it was based in frustrations around Read and Write and the transition away from DJI tools and now into Everway. I hosted a listening session where we discussed the things our learners need, what we need as organizations, and what was in the gap - things we are struggling to provide for one of many reasons.
The conversation I had was focused on those three things -
What Our Learners Need
What Our Organizations Need
What We Have Now
#1 Everway
#1 Everway
Everway - QIAT Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) - 4 December 2025.pptx (1).pdfEverway Presentation Slides: see above
Everway Follow-Up Survey: https://forms.gle/FuDNRbwT3cNA1tRKA
Your feedback is extremely valuable and goes directly to Everway to help guide future development and support. They are also sending out those Customer Success emails based on your completion of this form.
#2 Helperbird
#2 Helperbird
Getting started (best place to begin):
Helperbird YouTube channel (short demos + feature walkthroughs):
https://www.youtube.com/helperbird
Help guides & documentation:
https://www.helperbird.com/help/
Support page (how to get help fast):
https://www.helperbird.com/support/
If anyone from this group would like a free license or help getting set up, they can also email Robert directly at robert.gabriel@helperbird.com, and mention the AEM Conversations group and he'll get you all set up.
#3 Kami & Kami Companion
#3 Kami & Kami Companion
Passcode: 1Jft$?5N
Note this recording will be available until January 31st, 2026.
Anyone interested in trialing Kami or Companion can just reach out to me and we can get that set up sierra.walley@kamiapp.com. Usage questions or individual training meeting - megan.kuhn@kamiapp.com.
#4 Bookshare
#4 Bookshare
January 5th 1PM Eastern
Privacy Information: https://www.bookshare.org/privacy
Students do not have to have an IEP or 504 to qualify, but do need to meet the definition of a print disability under copyright law.
Emailing Tear Down Reading Barriers with Bookshare 2025.pdf#5 Clicker
#5 Clicker
January 13th 11AM Eastern
Booking Link to schedule a followup time Neil - https://outlook.office365.com/book/CrickSoftware@cricksoft.com/s/MNTJO156_EK7AszCxnQ8xg2?ismsaljsauthenabled=true or email him directly neil.andrew@cricksoft.com
Clicker Tutorials: https://us.cricksoft.com/clicker/learninghub/tutorials/
Clicker Support: https://us.cricksoft.com/clicker/technical-support/
Ed Consultant - hannah.mcquiggan@cricksoft.com
#6 Mote
#6 Mote
January 22nd 11AM Eastern
If you are interested in the offer of a free pilot - just ask complete our "Talk to Sales" form at https://www.mote.com/pricing?tab=multi_seat and mention AEM Conversations.
Link to information: https://www.mote.com/product
#7 Quillsoft Word Q
#7 Quillsoft Word Q
February 3rd 11AM Eastern
If you are interested in the AT version that he discussed to trial with your learners/clients, please email David directly at dlester@quillsoft.ca.
David did reach out after the webinar to note that with the new prediction "lefant" returns elephant as the number 3 suggestion.
#8 ReadSPEAKER
#8 ReadSPEAKER
Show your learners some love with Tools for Inclusive Access
February 10th @ 11AM Eastern
https://www.readspeaker.com/sectors/education/
ReadSpeaker is the recipient of the CAST UDL Product Certification
ReadSpeaker YouTube Playlist
Use this form to be connected with the ReadSpeaker team for questions, product demos or pricing.
Colleen Sandquist colleen.sandquist@readspeaker.com
Here is a "New Users" guide to the ReadSpeaker solutions with links to additional info. Very helpful as people begin to explore.
#9 AEM VIEW FROM ATIA 2026
#9 AEM VIEW FROM ATIA 2026
Come share and learn about what was new and exciting at ATIA 2026!
THURSDAY February 19. 2026 at 12pm
WHO's NEXT????
WHO's NEXT????
Email elisa@atotcc.com if you represent a company that would like to be a part of this series.
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