Making the Written Word Easier for Readers with Print Disabilities

Using technology-aided instruction is one way to help children with reading difficulties. This article describes how the National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS) helps qualifying students with disabilities receive textbooks and other important materials in an accessible format at the same time as their fellow students.
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