Initiative Description
The SC Assistive Technology program (SCATP) is collaborating with the SC Department of Education, the state library system, ETV, the Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST), and national AEM Center on Accessible Educational Materials, and Teach Access to provide educators with valuable information about accessibility, procurement of accessible educational materials (AEM), use of AEM in the classroom and assistive technology so that the individual learner’s needs are met with inclusive teaching. The session on AEM in transition focused on educators’ attention on using AEM early in the transition process to prepare students with disabilities for transition to college and employment. All sessions provided extensive information on how creating an accessible K-12 environment with easy to create and access AEM will reduce barriers for K-12 students with disabilities specifically individuals with developmental disabilities, learning disabilities and physical disabilities.
Lessons Learned/Replication
The expected outcome was for at least 100 people to attend the SC K-12 Accessibility Boot Camp. 87 educators attended in total. Educational sessions were offered featuring 17 different training sessions and 3 repeated during the two-day event. The sessions all pertained to educational professionals serving individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities. The sessions were geared toward helping educators of persons with developmental disabilities to learn about accessible and inclusive educational materials. 75% of attendees recorded they were satisfied with the event overall and would participate again pr recommend it to another educator.