Large Print
Large print is defined as print for text passages 14 point and higher. Large print files at AIM-VA are available in two forms. First, Large prints are created by enlarging the original pages of requested text on 11 x 14 inch paper bound into volumes. These new large prints are provided in black & white and are available for workbooks and curriculum-based worksheets only. All other enlarged large prints are those that exist in the AIM-VA library from earlier years and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
In addition, AIM-VA has an extensive library of large print hard-copy reading books. These texts are all printed with font size 14 point or above and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
(Contact the HelpDesk if new large prints are needed to comply with IEP requirements.)
Accessibility Features Large Print
- AIM-VA provides most large print books enlarged on black and white, spiral bound, 11x14 inch paper.
- Many large print books come in multiple volumes. No volume is greater than 270 pages.
- Trade/Reading books come in 14 point or greater font size and are available in a traditional book-bound fashion.
Teaching Strategies for use with Large Print
- Reading for Pleasure
Provide diverse reading materials by offering a variety of large print books including fiction, nonfiction and interactive texts. Reading for pleasure is an important leisure skill. - Compare Formats
Let students physically compare formats, pointing out the extra white space and fewer words per page that reduce eye strain.