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What is MathSpeak?

For most of us, reading a web page containing mathematical calculations is simple. As we read, we automatically translate the mathematical expressions into operations and equations. Looking at a formula, we know which operations to perform and in what order. Now imagine, rather than viewing the equation, having it read to you character by character from left to right. Even a simple equation like "One over one plus two plus two" can be interpreted many ways with different results.

Boston Public Schools Access Technology Center: A Promising Practice of Universal Design

The Boston Public School system is known for its commitment to incorporating technology and universal design into its public institutions and classrooms. In 2001 the Access Technology Center (ATC) moved into the Boston Public Schools' Office of Instructional Technology (OIT) to expand technology access and training opportunities for teachers.

What is the National Instructional Materials Access Center (NIMAC)?

The National Instructional Materials Access Center (NIMAC), at the American Printing House for the Blind, is a central repository for National Instructional Materials Access Standards (NIMAS) files. In addition the Center acts as a conduit through which the files are made available to authorized users to convert the files into fully accessible textbooks for students.

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