For many students with disabilities, standard print in textbooks can be a barrier to access and learning. Some students who have difficulty with reading or understanding text may be candidates for the provision of accessible instructional materials (AIM).  These students may need to have their core and supplemental instructional materials provided to them in an alternate format (e.g., Braille, digital, audio) to support their access to their curriculum.   

 IDEA 2004 requires that core instructional materials be provided in specialized formats when needed by students with disabilities.  It is the responsibility of a student’s IEP team to identify the type of specialized format(s) that a student will need and document this on the IEP.  The final regulations of IDEA 2004 and Oregon Administrative Rules require that local education agencies provide needed accessible core instructional materials to students with disabilities in a timely manner.

AIM Fact Sheets
AIM Process Sheets 
AIM Quality Indicators
AIM Inventory Form
AIM District Planning Form

Attend an AIM Workshop near you!
Click on the following links for more information about AIM training and how to register.
Albany - November 3, 2009 - Linn Benton Lincoln ESD
Salem - November 10, 2009 - Willamette ESD
Eugene - November 16, 2009 - Lane ESD
Medford - November 20, 2009 - Southern Oregon ESD
Hillsboro - November 23, 2009 - Northwest Regional ESD
Redmond - December 8, 2009 - Redmond SD
Newport - January 4, 2010 - Newport Annex "C"
Clackamas - January 28, 2010 - Clackamas ESD
Bandon - February 24, 2010 - Bandon High School Library
Roseburg - February 26, 2010 - Douglas ESD
Pendleton - March 2, 2010 - Umatilla Morrow ESD
Vale - March 3, 2010 - Malheur ESD