Digital Materials Archives

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Accessibility Before Accommodation: A Three-Part Series on Creating, Procuring, and Selecting Accessible Educational Materials

Explore practical strategies for proactively embedding accessibility into the creation, procurement, and selection of digital educational materials.

The K–12 Digital Accessibility Policy Landscape: What We Found

The NCADEMI team conducted a national scan of state policies related to the accessibility of digital educational materials in K–12 schools. Here are the results.

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ADA Title II and IDEA At-a-Glance

The chart below compares ADA Title II and IDEA with respect to their requirements for providing accessible educational materials. Question ADA Title II IDEA What is the law’s purpose? Protects the rights of people with disabilities from discrimination in many areas of public life. Ensures eligible children with disabilities receive a free appropriate public education […]

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Digital Accessibility in K-12 Education: The Emerging Policy Landscape under ADA Title II

Explore findings on the current landscape of K–12 digital accessibility policies and guidance, including opportunities to strengthen implementation of ADA Title II requirements.

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Accessible PowerPoint Presentations

An evaluation of over 400 slides from popular teacher-created presentations found widespread accessibility barriers that can impede students’ ability to access and interact with content. Explore what the findings reveal about common PowerPoint accessibility issues and simple strategies for making presentations more accessible.

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The Deadline Moved. The Work Continues.

The ADA Title II compliance deadlines have been extended by one year, but the accessibility requirements have not changed. Learn what the new timeline means for schools, why it’s important to keep moving forward, and find practical tools and resources to help build sustainable, accessible digital learning systems.

Behind Every Rocket Launch Is a Classroom: How Inclusive Systems Make the Impossible Possible

A rocket launch may last only minutes, but it’s built on years of learning, support, and opportunity. Explore why inclusive technology systems, accessible learning, and thoughtful instructional design matter long before students enter the workforce. Discover how schools can create environments where every learner has the chance to reach their full potential.