The Alternative Media Access Center

Alternative Media Access Center

The University of Georgia
332 Milledge Hall
Athens, Georgia 30602

Phone: 706-542-1299

Fax: 706-583-0001

Email:

Web:

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Providing Individuals with Print-Related Disabilities A Collaborative System-Wide Digital Library Service for School and Work Environments.

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Accessible Symposium Handouts

• Available Formats @

• • Text Only Version

  • Text Mostly Version

  • Graphic Version

  • Outline Version

  • Handout Version

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The Alternative Media Access Center

• The Alternative Media Access Center (AMAC) is a statewide service offering digital media, training, and research. AMAC provides individuals with print-related disabilities access.

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Sponsored Partnerships

• The Alternative Media Access Center (AMAC) is partnering with the UGA Regents’ Center for Learning Disorders and Advanced Learning Technologies.

• AMAC is funded by the University System of Georgia, institutions and other revenue resources.

• AMAC plans to work with private institutions, government organizations, non-profit organizations, private industry, and other agencies serving individuals with disabilities.

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AMAC Pilot (2001-2006)

• Feasibility Study Report:

  • Production costs

  • Material Timeliness

  • Material Quality

  • Statewide Services Offered (Were They Equal?)

  • Publisher Files

  • Production Guidelines

  • Delivery of Alternative Media

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USG Enrollment of
Students with Disabilities

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Alternative Text Users

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• The estimated cost of using e-text is approximately $15 per book as compared to a cost of $125 per book using audio taping.

• The cost for one hundred students a year is estimated to be $112,500 to $187,500 as compared to an estimated e-text cost of $13,500 to $22,500 per year.

The Cost

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Why AMAC?

• A cost effective means for complying with federal laws mandating equal and timely access to materials

• Protection against copyright infringement laws

• To insure individuals with disabilities have equal and timely access to materials

• To increase expertise in accessible digital media, adaptive technology, and accessible information technology

• To establish a statewide formal library database to reduce duplication of production

• Equalizing services and training to rural and urban environments

• Standardize alternative media production standards

• Research productivity using alternative media and AT

• Leverage agency resources

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AMAC Services

• Material production and data tracking

• For all materials requested:

  • • Electronic Files (E-files) will be requested from publisher

    • Raw Scan Images will be provided

    • E-Text formatting

• Access to Neon (AMAC production and material database)

• Material and technology access training

• Access RFB&D services and products

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AMAC Services

• Access to Premier Technology Software and other Assistive Technology

• Electronic delivery of materials

• Monthly service reports

• Training and technical assistance

• Assistive technology evaluations (2007)

• Access to AMAC Assistive Technology Co-Op (2007)

• Braille Services (2007)

• Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (2007)

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Client Profile: Mark

• UGA-RCLD Evaluation

  • Dyslexic (print related disability)

  • Referred to AMAC

• AMAC Services

  • Documentation, Material, and Agreement

Forms are submitted

• • Referred to VR AWT/TFL AT Evaluation

  • Media Profile and Training

  • AT Software & Training

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RCLD & AMAC Documentation Criteria

• Providers will sign and fax the AMAC Documentation Release Form to the UGA RCLD

  • UGA RCLD fax number: 706-583-0001

  • Addressed to Melissa Garber

• The UGA RCLD and the referring service provider will maintain a copy of the AMAC Documentation Release Form.

• The UGA RCLD will email receipt of the AMAC Documentation Release Form to the referring service provider.

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Accessing E-files

• The client logs onto the internet

• Accesses their email account to view their converted textbooks

• Selects a textbook & opens the assigned chapter

• Accesses assistive technology downloads

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Advanced Learning Technologies (ALT) Partnership

• ALT is a unit within the University System of Georgia’s Office of Information and Instructional Technology.

• ALT leads the University System and its institutions in the strategic uses of technology

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Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic Partnership

• System-wide agreement

• Access to the State of Georgia RFB&D orders

• The capacity of move around hardware and software

  • Leverage costs

    • Victor Reader Software

    • Downloads

  • Hardware Loan Library

    • Vibes

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Premier Software Download Partnership

• • Complete Reading System

  • E-Text Reader

  • Text-To-Audio

  • PDF Magic Pro

  • Talking Word Processor

  • Ultimate Talking Dictionary

  • Universal Reader

  • E-Library

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Vocational Rehabilitation Leadership Team

• Collaboration: A letter of understanding/agreement between VR and USG/AMAC Department

• Representation: Participation on the AMAC Advisory Committee

• Project Costs: Participation in project cost for services and training

• Transition Services: Support with pilot High- School-High Tech Program

• Assistive Technology: Leveraging resources

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The Alternative Media Access Center

Alternative Media Access Center
332 Milledge Hall
Athens, Georgia 30602

Phone: 706-542-1299

Fax: 706-583-0001

Email:

Web: