Looking for training manuals and tutorials for multiple types of alternate media formats and assistive technology uses? Looking for publisher contact to request materials in alternative formats? Are you considering making the case to add an alternative media specialist/assistive technology specialist to your staff? The resources below may be of interest to you.
Online Databases for Materials in Alternative Formats
The following online databases are good resources to consider when trying to locate materials in alternative format. Membership is required in each of these to gain access to the resources available.
Learning Ally: A national non-profit dedicated to helping blind, visually impaired and dyslexic students succeed in education. Started in 1948 in the New York Public Library as Recording for the Blind, the organization used volunteers to record books for blinded veterans returning from WW II. We now offer the world’s largest collection of human-narrated audio textbooks and literature as well as solutions, support and community for parents, teachers and students.
Bookshare: Bookshare offers the world’s largest collection of accessible titles. As a result, students, seniors, veterans, schools and many organizations around the globe use Bookshare to access the books they need for school, work, and the simple love of reading.
Job Descriptions
Sample Job Descriptions Is it time to get an alt media specialist/assistive technology specialist? If you’re looking for sample job descriptions, Athen Pro has several available.
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