Teachers everywhere are gearing up for a new school year, whether they are welcoming fifth-graders or college freshmen. For many, this includes identifying and creating materials that are accessible to students with disabilities. Where does one even begin?
If you need textbooks, journals, or tests, I suggest you check out the accessible materials solutions available through AMAC. They began as a grassroots effort in 2005, known as the Alternative Media Access Center, and have grown to be an organization offering a full range of accessibility solutions. AMAC is currently housed at the Georgia Institute of Technology, and serves colleges, K-12, non-profits, governmental agencies, and business throughout the country.
The service being touted in this blog is AMAC Text. Use it when you need customized print projects to be made accessible, or access their E-text library for existing titles or print materials that have already been converted into alternative formats; E-text, audio, Braille or captioning. AMAC’s production team is able to create in a variety of accessible electronic formats PDF, DOC, DAISY, or HTML. They work under the “produce-once, use-many” model in an effort to help everyone keep costs down.
To use AMAC accessibility services, you must become an AMAC member. To learn more about membership and membership levels click here. To further explore the range of services available through AMAC, take a few minutes to view their YouTube video.
https://youtu.be/yDue34k72j8