Electronic Files from NIMAC for Eligible Students

October 29, 2013/Region 2Suzanne A. Dalton

NIMAS/Florida(813) 837-7826

Sdalton@fimcvi.org

Who can access files located at NIMA C ?

Program Eligibility for selected disabilities according to Florida Administrative Code

(F.A.C.)*

Competent Authority(verifiesthat student cannot read

standard printed material)

Competentauthortyas defined by Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations Section

701.10 (b)(2)-Library of Congress regulations related to the Act to Provide

Books for the Adult Blind.

Certifying Professional

(Educationprofessionals who review the medical information received from

competent authorities documenting that students meet the eligibility criteria

referenced in the Chafee Amendment.)

Blind20/200 or less in good eye withcorrection

VisuallyImpairedVisual disability prevents reading of standard print

OphthalmologistsOptometrists

*Medical documentation required by 6A-603014, F.A.C.,Exceptional Student Education Eligibility for Students Who Are Visually Impaired

Doctors of MedicineDoctors of OsteopathyOphthalmologistsOptometristsRegistered NursesTherapistsProfessional Staff of hospitals, institutions, and public or welfare agencies

Teachers of the visuallyimpairedESE Specialists

Physical LimitationsUnable to read or use standardprint as a result of physical limitations

Physician licensed in Florida according to Chapter 458 or 459, F.S. or physician licensed in another state accordingto 6A-6.0331 (3)(c), F.A.C.

*Medical documentation required by 6A-6030151, F.A.C., Exceptional Student Education Eligibility for Students with Orthopedic Impairment or by 6A-6.030153, F.A.C., Exceptional Student Education Eligibilityfor Students With Traumatic Brain Injury.

Doctors of MedicineDoctors of OsteopathyOphthalmologistsOptometristsRegistered NursesTherapistsProfessional Staff of hospitals, institutions, and public or welfare agencies

ESE Teachers ESE SpecialistsInstructional/Assistive TechnologySpecialistsOTs and PTs

Reading DisabilityReading limitation based onorganic dysfunction and of sufficient severity to prevent their reading printed material in a normal manner

NIMAS Florida 05/25/10 FINAL

Student has an Individual Educational Plan (IEP) that specifiesstudent’s needs for specialized formats and assistive technology, classroom and assessment accommodations, and services under special education and related services and supplementary aids and services.

Doctors of Medicine ESE TeachersESE and/or Curriculum Specialists Instructional/Assistive Technology SpecialistsSchool PsychologistsStaffing Specialists

Questions?

• Questions about student eligibility?Students that are blind/visually impaired or have a physical/orthopedic impairment are eligible if the student qualifies

according to SBER for that program. Many questions within districts revolve around students with reading limitation based on organic dysfunction.

More Questions?

• Questions about accessing NIMAS/Florida database?o Do you have questions concerning your

password?o Are you familiar when you need to register a

student and why?o Are you familiar with when you need to order

instructional materials using the database?

FDOE Resources• National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard

(NIMAS) TAPhttp://info.fldoe.org/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-5424/dps-2009-084.pdf

• Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM) TAPhttp://info.fldoe.org/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-5764/dps-2010-70.pdf

• Assistive Technology TAPhttp://info.fldoe.org/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-6801/dps-2013-65.pdf

What Next?

• Be aware of 1006.283• Sets up a new process by which districts

or consortia can review and adopt their own instructional materials.

• Districts must certify to FDOE that instructional materials for core courses used by the district are aligned with all applicable state standards.

More Information on Statute

• 1006.40(3)(a)

By 2015-2016, each district shall use at least 50 percent of the annual instructional materials allocation for the purchase of digital or electronic instructional

materials that align with state standards included on the state-adopted list.

Detailed Explanation

The district contacts on implementation of new statutes related to instructional materials rest with the district instructional materials coordinators. More reading related to the statutes can be found on the FDOE website at:http://www.fldoe.org/bii/instruct_mat/pdf/ims.pdf

Something to consider …

• Publishers must place electronic files of state-adopted print textbooks in NIMAC if these textbooks are provided to states in hard copy print.

• Currently, there is no requirement in IDEA for publishers to place electronic files of state-adopted titles if such materials are provided in online version exclusively.

Digital Equity

• How do I know when digital and electronic Instructional materials are accessible?o Developed by David Davis, Flexible Digital

Instructional Materials’ document includes some excellent considerations …oPresentation FeaturesoNavigation Featureso Study ToolsoAssistive Technology Supports

ITRATT• It is apparent that we must be . . .“In the Room and At the Table” (ITRATT)

at the district level to ensure that electronic and digital instructional materials are accessible to all students.

Let’s begin by asking questions.

Additional Reading on Accessible Digital and Electronic Materials

• http://aim.cast.org/learn/practice/palm/contract_language

• http://aim.cast.org/learn/practice/palm/best_practices

• http://aim.cast.org/sites/aim.cast.org/files/AIMforDigitalEquity8.13.12.pdf