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AIM Resources
Accessibility and the MLTI - Podcasts [requires iTunes or QuickTime player] 
AIM Fact Sheet - from Maine Parent Federation - 
Maine AIM: Acquiring Accessible Instructional Materials for All Kids from Kittery to Fort Kent -
Maine Local Entitlement Information -
Maine Parent Federation School Calendar (09-10) -
Maine 121 Blog - Universal Design for Learning and Accessibility
Cynthia Curry's Universal Design in Education Blog
Purchase Order information dealing with NIMAC -
Suggested Purchase Order Language -
Creating Accessible Documents - Maine CITE
Five Things Schools Should Do to Improve Access to Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM) -
It’s time to order Braille & Large Print Books! -
The State of Maine is part of a 15-state AIM Consortium organized through the Center for Applied Special Technology CAST . The AIM Consortium is exploring ways to improve the quality, availability, and timely delivery of accessible instructional materials to K–12 students with print disabilities.
IDEA Regulations: National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard - requires plugin
School Districts Responsibilities NIMAS/NIMAC - requires plugin
The following document is also provided to assist the school in making this determination and who is qualified From Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency, IA - -PDF Document - requires plugin
Accessible Instructional Materials and the IEP
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Book Builder @ CAST
Books Should Be Free - Free audio books for MP3, iPod
LibriVox - Free audio public domain books
Internet Archive - Audio Archives
Learn Out Loud - Free audio books
Library of Congress - Source for E-Text - NLS
Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS)
Accessible Books and E-Texts - Matonline - A List of Lists
The National Center for Supported Electronic Text
Accessible Textbooks: A Guide for Parents of Children with Learning Disabilities
E-text Library - University of Virginia
E-Book/E-Text Collections - Texas State University - San Marcos
The English Server (eserver.org)
Universal Digital Library. Million Book Project
Alex Catalogue of Electronic Texts (Eric Morgan)
Electronic Books page for the University of Texas at Austin
Case Study: NJ Middle School Students Demonstrate
Improved Writing Outcomes - Educators See Added Value
of Assistive Technology Tools -PDF Document - requires plugin
Research Bibliography
Effectiveness of computer-based reading for students with reading disabilities
Barker, T.A., & Torgesen, J.K., (1995). An evaluation of computer-assisted instruction in phonological awareness with below average readers. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 13(1), 89-103
Dalton, B., Pisha, B., Eagleton, M., Coyne, P. & Deysher, S. (2001). Engaging the text: Reciprocal teaching and questioning strategies in a scaffolded learning environment. MA: CAST
Elkind, J., Black, M.S., & Murray, C. (1996). Computer-based compensation of adult reading disabilities. Annals of Dyslexia, 46, 159-186.
Elkind, J., Cohen, K., & Murray, C. (1993). Using computer-based readers to improve reading comprehension of students with dyslexia. Annals of Dyslexia, 43, 238-259.
Erdner, R.A., Guy, R.F., & Bush, A.. (1998) The Impact of a year of computer assisted instruction on the development of first grade learning skills. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 18(4), 369-386
Lundberg, I. (1995). The computer as a tool for remediation in the special education of reading disabled students: A theory-based approach. Learning Disability Quarterly, 18, 89-100.
MacArthur, C.A. & Haynes, J.B. (1995) Student assistant for learning from text (SALT): A hypermedia reading and aid. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 28(3) 50-59
Montali, J. and L. Lewandowski. (1996). Bimodal reading: Benefits of a talking computer for average and less skilled readers. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 29(3): p. 271-279.
Raskind, M.H., & Higgins, E.L. (1995). The effects of speech synthesis on proofreading efficiency of postsecondary students with learning disabilities. Learning Disabilities Quarterly. 18,141-158.
Torgesen, J.K., & Barker, T.A. (1995). Computers as aids in the prevention and remediation of reading disabilities. Learning Disability Quarterly, 18.
updated: 08-Mar-2010 11:29 AM