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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Visit our News & Events page for news you can use regarding accessible instructional materials. Sign up for our AIM-VA Newsletters and view our past ones to explore earlier information on AIM-VA and accessible instructional materials.
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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
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Students with dyslexia respond well to alternative book formats and specialized reading instruction. Make a point to find more information this month about dyslexia and other learning disabilities that result in print disabilities.
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Banned Books Week is here. Can students who struggle to read be part of the conversation? Have they read the authors whose works are banned or challenged? If not, AIM-VA is your answer.
Posted by June Behrmann
When curriculum, instruction and accessibility teams align, teaching and learning improve. Problem is that accessibility teams are few.
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Teens who write a letter to the next president could raise dyslexia awareness as a new administration comes to Washington, D.C.
Posted by June Behrmann
Quick and comprehensive videos show how assistive technology can support struggling learners in reading, writing, math and
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Teachers and parents can do more to bring accessibility front and center to support struggling and able students.
Posted by June Behrmann
Clear space on your calendar and schedule free AIM-VA webinars to enrich student learning.
Posted by June Behrmann
Print-only worksheets created by teachers about National Parks can be converted to improve instruction.
Posted by June Behrmann
Free StoryCorps resources and "just-right" book formats excite learners who struggle with print.
Posted by June Behrmann
Teachers who heed Carrie Baughcum's message will innovate instruction during the 2016-2017 school year.
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