Accessible Educational Materials
Are your students with disabilities experiencing barriers to learning because of content presented in a format they can't access?
Are you wondering how you can improve the accessibility of educational materials (AEM) in your district?
WHAT is AEM?
Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) are print and technology-based materials usable for learning across all student ages and abilities to support teaching and learning. In the video, CAST's National AEM Center presents an introduction to Accessible Learning Across the Lifespan. Learn more about what is accessibility?
It's important to match the correct format with specific learner needs. The format options are listed below:
What are some practical tips I can implement right away to make curriculum content more accessible?
Practical Tips:
General Accessibility Guidelines:
Designing for Accessibility with POUR
Creating Accessible Documents
Communicating Digital Accessibility Requirements
Options for Providing Access to Text:
Read Aloud Tools
Making Worksheets Accessible
Closed Captioning
Multi-Language Support
Learn more about CC and translation tools
Microsoft Translator for Education
AEM Implementation:
Empowering Students & Staff
Built-in Software Accessibility
Learning Management Systems Accessibility Options
CSUN - Universal Design Center - Document Accessibility
Learn to how to create accessibility in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, PDFs, Google Docs, and Google Slides.