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While nearly all students benefit from instructional materials that are in digital formats, AIM are designed primarily for use by students who have been identified as having a print disability, defined as "A condition related to blindness, visual impairment, specific learning disability or other physical condition in which the student is unable to gain information from printed materials at an anticipated level for their grade, and needs alternative access or a specialized format (i.e., Braille, Large Print, Audio, Digital text) to access that information."
Once it has been determined that a student has a print disability the next question is deciding what kind, or kinds of AIM the student will need. This decision is made by the school team and may involve outside consultants and additional assessments.
Each individual learner has unique needs and preferences. The following can support the school team in the process of selecting the most appropriate specialized format for the student.
These questions are based upon the SETT Framework developed by Dr. Joy Zabala. For more information, please visit the SETT Framework website
How does one acquire the AIM a student needs?
How does a teacher know how to use AIM in their classroom?