National Center for Technology Innovation » Accessibility

Digital Accessible Media in the Classroom

Rach — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 21:11:52 +0000

The District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) is working with Bookshare (www.bookshare.org) as its accessible media producer, which allows students to download digital files (DAISY) onto assistive technology devices and portables to hear text read aloud. Learn how the District of Columbia has embraced the accessible instruction materials (AIM) provision related to NIMAS and the NIMAC in the IDEA 2004 reauthorization to help students with print disabilities.

FCC Names Co-chairs of Video Programming and Access Advisory Committee

Rach — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 19:28:40 +0000

The 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act requires the FCC to establish two advisory committees, on video programming accessibility and on next generation 911 emergency communications systems. The FCC has appointed Larry Goldberg, director of National Center for Accessible Media (NCAM), and Wayne Luplow, Vice President, HDTV Standards and Promotion, Zenith Electronics, co-chairs of the Video Programming and Access Advisory Committee (VPAAC).

The TechMatrix Expands to Help Struggling Students Succeed Through Technology

admin — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 18:34:44 +0000

The TechMatrix is a powerful, free online database to help educators and families find educational and assistive technology resources and help for students with special needs. With the addition of new search features, expert advice, professional development resources, Hot Topic pages and updated product listings, the new TechMatrix is greatly expanded, easier to use, and includes many new implementation resources. See new resources on science and transition.

NCTI Celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the ADA

Rach — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:12:17 +0000

The Americans with Disabilities Act turns 20 years old today. NCTI recognizes the significant work that this legislation has made for people with disabilities and our society. At the same time, we urge the accessibility community to continue to advocate for more inclusive environments (physical and online) and an increased rate of employment for individuals with disabilities.

ED Dept: School E-Readers Must Work for Blind Students

Rach — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 15:15:48 +0000

Federal officials are requiring colleges that use Kindles and other electronic book readers in the classroom to make sure the gadgets have accommodations for blind and vision-impaired students.

Accessibility On the Media

Heidi Silver-Pacuilla — Mon, 24 May 2010 15:48:31 +0000

National Public Radio's weekly program, On the Media, has posted three exceptional stories about the importance of accessibility. Check them out!

FCC Releases Broadband Plan

Heidi Silver-Pacuilla — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:30:12 +0000

The FCC Broadband Plan was released on March 16, 2010. Get details of the Plan and learn about how accessibility and the needs of people with disabilities are considered and included.

Health Information Technology Rules

Heidi Silver-Pacuilla — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:28:20 +0000

Speak up for accessible e-health records! Post your comments by March 15 and ensure that this new federal initiative hears from the accessibility community.

Expanded Captions Promote Access and Content Learning

admin — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:48:29 +0000

See how a Tech in the Works awardee used DVD technology to create interactive, content-rich captions on science videos, offering new instructional access to students with hearing impairments.

Broadband Accessibility FCC Event

alise.brann — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:21:35 +0000

What does broadband access mean for the disability community? The FCC hosted an all-day workshop to find out.