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This module provides an overview of Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM) and discusses how students with disabilities can face challenges interacting with instructional materials due to their disabilities. Participants will explore various accommodations and tools that can enhance the accessibility of these materials. The module includes activities such as watching instructional videos, completing discussion guides, and utilizing resources like the San Diego Quick Assessment and other free tools. Engaging with local educational resources is encouraged to support effective professional development.
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AIM Basics AIM Discussion Guide – Accessibility & Accommodations AIM Discussion Guide - Assessment Planning Module Overview
Learning Goals • Participants will understand • that some students with disabilities have problems successfully interacting with and using instructional materials due to the effects of the disability • that there are a variety of accommodations and tools that can be used in the consideration of accessible instructional materials
Module Activities • These activities are marked with a green arrow – • Watch the “AIM Basics Video” • Watch the “AIM Discussion Guide Video” • Fill out the “AIM Discussion Guide – Accessibility Form” • Watch the “AIM Assessment Planning Video” • Fill out the “AIM Assessment Planning Form”
Module Resources • San Diego Quick Assessment (free) • Accommodations Quick Reference Guide (free) • Pearson Online Reading Assessment (free) • Digital Tools Tutorials (free) • Adobe Reader, WORD, Kurzweil 3000, Read & Write Gold, Read Out:Loud v6
Getting Points • Work with a local Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources System (FDLRS) Center • http://www.fdlrs.org • Turn in the following completed activities: • AIM Discussion Guide – Accessibility • AIM Assessment Planning Form • Work with your school to have this module incorporated into a local professional development activity.