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What is the difference between all these Accessible PDF formats?

In the format world, an Accessible PDF file is a digital scan of a book or document that turns printed text into an electronic format. These files are readable on most computers or portable devices. AIM-VA provides four different types of Accessible PDFs when available. This month, these will be introduced so you know what the differences are, what programs students utilize and what some teaching ideas are that work with these files. Keep reading and find the answers to these questions and more.

What are ePUB and HTML formats?

Are you ready to unlock new ways to support learning with accessible formats? As a new school year begins, so does our exploration of AIM-VA’s file formats. This month, the focus will be on ePub and HTML files to support your students.

A New School Year – A New Blog

Are you ready to unlock new ways to support learning with accessible formats? As a new school year begins, so does our exploration of AIM-VA’s file formats. This blog will guide you through the options of file formats that you can request through AIM-VA.

Summer Reading Suggestions

Summertime is here! AIM-VA has books in accessible formats to support many of the special days this summer. Books are listed by calendar dates so if you are looking for something to have your student(s) read in July – just scroll down. And remember, if AIM-VA does not have the book your student needs, you can create a New Request and get the book in the format needed. Here are just some of the available books that go with the following celebrations during the summer!

May Reading Suggestions

The end of the schoolyear is almost here! AIM-VA has books in accessible formats to support many of the days of May.

April Reading Suggestions

There’s a lot happening in April. AIM-VA has books in accessible formats to support many of these special occasions.

March Reading Suggestions

March means springtime! AIM-VA has books in accessible formats to support many of the special celebrations that happen in March.

February Reading Suggestions

February is full of special days! AIM-VA has books in accessible formats to support many of the special celebrations that are happening.

December Reading Suggestions

There are many holidays in December. AIM-VA has books in accessible formats to support many of the special celebrations.

November Reading Suggestions

November is an exciting month! AIM-VA has books in accessible formats to support many of the special celebrations in November.