Accessible Formats
Accessible formats are provided to students with disabilities when the standard version of an educational material is inaccessible to them. The need to provide accessible formats of print materials is common in schools. For example, print materials can be converted to several types of accessible formats, including digital text, large print, braille, and audio. Students with a range of disabilities need accessible formats to access the general education curriculum. Locating and acquiring accessible formats can be time-consuming. This page features resources to help document a student’s need for accessible formats and to locate, acquire, and provide them in a timely manner.
IEP Guidance
Here you’ll find practical resources to help IEP teams consider and document a student’s need for accessible formats.
NIMAS & NIMAC
Learn how the National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS) establishes a national standard for publisher source files and how the National Instructional Materials Access Center (NIMAC) stores and distributes those files to support the timely provision of accessible formats.
Find Your State Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) Contact
Locate your State AEM Contact for assistance and information on acquiring accessible formats for eligible students.
Accessible Media Producers
Learn about Accessible Media Producers (AMPs) and the accessible formats they provide for eligible students with disabilities.
Braille Accessibility in State Assessments: Roles, Responsibilities, and Strategies
This resource outlines recommended guidelines to ensure students who use braille receive high-quality, timely braille and tactile graphics for state assessments. It supports state and local educational agencies, assessment vendors, and accessible media producers in planning effectively to provide timely access to accessible assessments.