AMAC Services
The Alternative Media Access Center works with institutions serving postsecondary students as well as high school
students transitioning to postsecondary institutions.
AMAC offers a variety of services to meet the individual needs of students with print-related disabilities and the
institutions serving them. These services include:
- Access to alternative media production.
- Access to electronic files (e-files) requested from publishers.
- Access to high quality scanned image files.
- Access to e-text formatting services.
- Access to NEON, AMAC’s online repository of available alternative media that tracks students, orders and media production.
- Access to assistive technology software and hardware.
- Access to other national repositories, services and products (e.g. Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic).
- Access to a password protected electronic material delivery service.
- Access to monthly student services reports.
- Access to training and technical assistance.
- Access to Braille text conversion or contract services. AMAC specializes in math, science, foreign language Braille transcription services.
AMAC services and costs vary depending on membership status.
Utilizing AMAC services can help institutions to:
- Protect themselves against copyright infringement laws.
- Comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act standards and provide students with print-related disabilities equal and timely access to materials.
- Increase the knowledge of institutional information technology departments, faculty, and staff on accessible digital media and accessible information technology through the incorporation of universal design for learning environments.
AMAC is not a replacement for disability services, but a resource which offers expertise in alternative media production
and assistive technology software and hardware. Our team works closely with disability service providers and students
to ensure they receive high quality and timely services.