AIM-VA is a service of the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) through a grant to The Kellar Institute for Human disAbilities at George Mason University. AIM-VA provides accessible instructional materials to Virginia K-12 students who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP).
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Below are some of our most frequently asked questions. If you do not find the answer to your question then please contact us at aimva@gmu.edu.
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Accessible instructional materials, or AIM, refers to print-based educational materials that are converted into specialized formats required by the IDEA. (e.g., braille, large print, audio and digital text).
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Ordering accessible instructional materials is important for your students who have Print Disabilities. Our production team provides accessible books tailored to meet student needs. Did you know that AIM-VA also creates accessible curriculum-based worksheets, handouts and quizzes for your students?
Please contact AIM-VA if you have any questions or would like to request training, technical assistance, or other service from AIM-VA.
4400 University Drive, MS 1F2
Fairfax, VA 22030
Ph: 888-496-0252
Email: AIMVA@gmu.edu
Posted by Dr. Cheryl Temple
You might already know the D.E.A.R. means Drop Everything and Read. But did you know that Beverly Cleary’s birthday is April 12 and a great way to celebrate her birthday is to D.E.A.R. on this day? Families are encouraged to spend 30 minutes reading on her birthday.
Posted by Dr. Cheryl Temple
Do you know how Theodore Geisel got the name Dr. Seuss? While he was in college, he became the Editor-in-Chief of the school magazine. Due to some misbehavior, he was forced to resign. However, he kept writing for the magazine under the pen name “Seuss” and that’s how he got the name Dr. Seuss.
Posted by Dr. Cheryl Temple
With winter and snow days upon us, celebrate International Book Giving Day by providing the book Granite to your early elementary school readers. Librarians can buy a copy of the book for the school library. Parents can get the book for their child. After obtaining the book, teacher can order an accessible version of the book from AIM-VA.
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