Presented in partnership with the National Instructional Materials Access Center (NIMAC), this session will explore the benefits of coordinating with NIMAC, the requirements under IDEA 2004 related to the National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS) and education agencies, and practical procurement strategies to help ensure students and accessible media producers in your state or district can fully benefit from NIMAS.
Who Should Watch?
Special education directors and procurement leaders at the state and local levels responsible for accessible format programs and policies.
Prepare for the Series
This webinar explores the benefits of coordinating with the as part of the instructional materials procurement process. To ensure a shared understanding of the NIMAC and prepare for the session, review the following resources:
- April 2026 webinar, Coordinating with the NIMAC for Timely, High-Quality Accessible Formats
- Executive Summary of the NIMAC Case Study on Timely Delivery of Accessible Materials
- NIMAS & NIMAC: What SEAs and LEAs Need to Know
Facilitators
- Jena Fahlbush, Technical Assistance Specialist, National Center on Accessible Digital Educational Materials & Instruction
- Nicole Gaines, Director, National Instructional Materials Access Center
- Liz Schaller, Manager, National Instructional Materials Access Center
- Armando Venegas, Director, Utah State Instructional Materials Access Center
Recording & Slides
Coming soon!