NIMAC & District Resources

NIMAS and NIMAC

The National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS) is a technical standard used by publishers to produce source files that can later be converted into a specialized format

The National Instructional Materials Access Center (NIMAC) is a repository of raw files sent by the publisher. These raw files can be converted to any specialized format as needed.

NIMAC Eligibility Information (PDF)

Accessible Material Repositories

National Library Service:

From NLS website: "National Library Service (NLS) is a free braille and talking book library service for people with temporary or permanent low vision, blindness, or a physical, perceptual, or reading disability that prevents them from using regular print materials. Through a national network of cooperating libraries, NLS circulates books and magazines in braille or audio formats, that are instantly downloadable to a personal device or delivered by mail free of charge.”
 
Bookshare:

Bookshare is an online repository of digital books, magazines, novels, chapter books, periodicals, and more available to people with qualified print disabilities. This resource is free for eligible students, or $50/year for eligible non-students. Books can be downloaded in a variety of formats and file types, and can be accessed through most web browsers, many apps, and media players. 

Learning Ally:

Learning Ally is an online repository of human-read audiobooks available to people with qualified print disabilities. Touted as an “audiobook solution,” Learning Ally offers grade level and curriculum-based materials to students, as well as a suite of educator resources. Books can be accessed through most web browsers, as well as the Learning Ally Link app on mobile devices. 

Louis Database of Accessible Materials:

This database of accessible materials is maintained by the American Printing House for the Blind and helps connect users with accessible content like large print, braille, audio, and digital materials. The database searches for content from over 160 producers, including Bookshare, Learning Ally, and the NIMAC.