Quarterly Update

Spring 2025

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News

Over the next two months, we’re collecting information about the resources and services needed – nationwide – to improve the accessibility of digital materials used in schools. We know you’re working hard to ensure students with disabilities have the same access to the general education curriculum as students without disabilities. Tell us: How can NCADEMI support you?  

Surveys

Our Surveys target all of the populations we serve: State Educational Agencies (SEAs); Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) and schools; Part C Lead Agencies & Early Intervention/Early Childhood Education; Parent Centers; Pre- & In-service Preparation Programs; and OSEP TA&D Centers and Stepping-Up Technology Projects.  

Virtual Listening Tour

This event is designed specifically for SEAs and LEAs/Schools. We offer three 90-minute virtual, question-based sessions designed specifically for SEA and LEA administrators and staff.

Choose the listening session that works for your schedule and let us know how NCADEMI can support you and your team.

Events

NCADEMI team members Rob Carr, Christopher Phillips, Cynthia Curry and Jena Fahlbush

In case you missed us at ATIA...

NCADEMI staff presented on the role of accessible educational materials (AEM) and the new digital accessibility requirements in K-12. But if you didn't catch us in person, you can find critical information on both topics on our website. Visit us to read or download Meeting the ADA Title II Web and Mobile Accessibility Requirements: A Roadmap for State and Local Educational Agencies, and More to the Myths and Facts: Addressing Accessible Educational Materials in the 2024 Assistive Technology Guidance.



NCADEMI webinars now available... and free!

Browse our library of free webinars on understanding new pre-K digital accessibility requirements, the intersection of special education and new pre-K-12 digital accessibility requirements, and getting to know our center.

Watch for us at SXSW EDU!

Our Staff will present "Tools for Teachers to Become Digital Accessibility Designers" on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 1:30PM CST.

Learner characteristics vary broadly, yet most digital materials are not designed to be responsive to physical, sensory, or cognitive differences, including teacher-created documents, slides, videos, and more. Teacher-created materials are the most common form of non-textbook materials used in schools, but they can be a significant barrier for students with disabilities. Fortunately, free tools are available through funding from the U.S. Department of Education to help teachers create digital materials that are not only accessible, but innovative in flexibility and personalization.

Resources

In April 2024, the Department of Justice published a rule updating its regulations for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This webinar provides an introductory summary of the rule.

State and Local Governments: First Steps Toward Complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act Title II Web and Mobile Application Accessibility Rule (ADA.gov)

This resource can help state and local governments figure out what they should do to comply with the new ADA rule.