The New York State Education Department (NYSED), Office of Special Education is sharing information regarding the following free web series hosted by the National Center on Accessible Educational Materials for Learning (AEM Center) at CAST. The AEM Center at CAST, funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs, 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. The AEM Center at CAST works with states and districts to build capacity for developing and sustaining robust systems for providing accessible materials and technologies for all learners who need them. This information is being shared for informational purposes only and does not constitute NYSED endorsement. Please be aware that any links and/or websites provided may change. The information provided is true and complete to the best of our knowledge.
The AEM Center has launched a new four-part video series, Accessible Learning Across the Lifespan. These multi-purpose videos apply to K-12, higher education, and workforce training. This series can be used for individual learning or in courses, training, and professional development. These videos were designed to initiate both conversations and actions, and feature individuals, who rely on and design for digital accessibility as they share their experiences and strategies. The video series will increase understanding of how learners with disabilities use digital materials and learn about the wide range of accessibility features that are built into the technology used every day. The video series will also help viewers to begin to understand the relationship between accessibility and Universal Design for Learning.
The AEM Center at CAST also offers a five-module Online Learning Series on Accessible Materials & Technologies for individuals or teams to use for independent, self-paced, and self-directed learning. This series can be used by state agencies, districts, teacher education programs, universities, workforce agencies, and other entities for training personnel on best practices for providing accessible materials and technologies for all learners who need them.