National Center on Accessible Digital Educational Materials and Instruction (NCADEMI)

Don’t miss your chance to register for “The Intersection of Special Education and New PreK-12 Digital Accessibility Requirements,” part 2 of 2 of our first webinar series on Dec. 10 at 2pm ET! Together, we’ll investigate how recent regulations strengthen the accessibility of educational materials for students with disabilities. Your registration includes access to a coaching call on Dec. 12 at 2pm ET. This will be your chance to collaborate with other educators and get your questions answered! ?? Learn more & register at ncademi.org/webinars?

We’re excited to announce our first no-cost webinar series! Join us on Dec. 3 at 2pm ET for Part 1 of 2-- “Act Now: Understanding New PreK-12 Digital Accessibility Requirements.” In this session, we’ll explore the updated digital accessibility requirements that impact states and school districts. Plus, we’re hosting a follow-up coaching session to ensure you walk away with ways to get started on December 5 at 2pm ET. Learn more & register! ?? ncademi.org/webinars

New digital #accessibility regulations set a rapid timeline for making digital materials, apps, and websites accessible—and NCADEMI is ready to guide the way. Discover our three-tier Roadmap designed to help #education leaders navigate these requirements. Tier One describes the most urgent tasks for meeting accessibility requirements by the deadline. Tier Two focuses on building policies and practices to ensure that accessibility is everyone’s responsibility. Tier Three sets up long-term success by weaving accessibility into established areas. Ready to begin your accessibility journey? ?? ncademi.org/roadmap

Have you been wondering how providing accessible educational materials relates to the 2024 OSEP guidance, Myths and Facts Surrounding AT Devices and Services? We have just the resource for you! Check out our “More to the Myths and Facts” guide. Plus, you can join Cynthia Curry & Jena Fahlbush, CPAAC at #ATIA25 for a deeper dive into the guide. ?? https://lnkd.in/gkCUABAJ?

Another milestone moment in the books! We just wrapped up our kick-off meeting with the U.S. Department of Education. Two days of dynamic collaboration led by our Project Officer, Rebecca Sheffield, brought together diverse perspectives from across the Office of Special Education Programs and beyond. Special thanks to our team members, Christopher Phillips, Cynthia Curry, Jonathan Whiting, and Brenda Smith for representing us and contributing to an inspiring start! And a shoutout to Sarah Willsie for jumping right in with your internship!

Schools are on a tight deadline to meet digital accessibility requirements under the new Title II rule of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Not sure where to start???We've developed a Roadmap for State and Local Educational Agencies to help kickstart your efforts. Together, we can bridge the digital accessibility gap for individuals with disabilities—from students to staff to your entire community. Get started today: https://lnkd.in/g4rkHdxr #Accessibility #InclusiveEducation #a11y?

NCADEMI and the Rhonda Weiss Center for Accessible IDEA Data teamed up at the 2024 National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE) Annual Conference! It was an honor to present “ADA Title II, SEAs, LEAs, and You” alongside the brilliant Johan Rempel and Charlie Silva. We're committed to supporting your state or school district in meeting the upcoming Title II conformance deadlines of 2026 and 2027. Let’s keep the momentum going! ?? Brenda Smith Cynthia Curry #NASDSE2024 #Accessibility #OSEP

?? We’re thrilled to introduce the National Center on Accessible Digital Educational Materials & Instruction! You can call us “n-cademy.” Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, we’re here to help schools elevate the accessibility of digital materials and technology for learners with disabilities.?Connect with us today if you have an interest in digital accessibility from early learning through high school! Let's make sure educational technology works for students with disabilities! Find us at ncademi.org. #AEM4all #accessibility #NCADEMI #OSEP U.S. Department of Education Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice Link: https://ncademi.org/

In October 2024, a new $7.2 million center focused on providing accessible materials to students with disabilities will open at Utah State University.? The new National Center on Accessible Digital Educational Materials and Instruction (NCADEMI) will be housed at the USU Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice (IDRPP). It combines the expertise of two prominent, national programs at the IDRPP: WebAIM and the Center for Technical Assistance and Excellence in Special Education (TAESE). https://lnkd.in/gJquq3ay