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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Advisory Commission on Accessible
Instructional Materials in
Postsecondary Education for Students
With Disabilities
U.S. Department of Education,
Office of Special Education and
Rehabilitative Services, Advisory
Commission on Accessible Instructional
Materials in Postsecondary Education
for Students with Disabilities.
ACTION: Notice of an open meeting and
public hearing.
AGENCY:
The notice sets forth the
schedule and agenda of the meeting of
the Advisory Commission on Accessible
Instructional Materials in Postsecondary
Education for Students with Disabilities.
The notice also describes the functions
of the Commission. Notice of the
meeting is required by section 10(a)(2)
of the Federal Advisory Committee Act
and is intended to notify the public of
its opportunity to attend.
DATES: Open Meeting: May 3–4, 2011.
Public Hearing: May 4, 2011.
TIME: May 3, 2011: The open meeting
will occur from 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. May 4,
2011: The open meeting will occur from
8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. The public hearing
will take place from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
ADDRESSES: The Blackwell Inn and
Conference Center, 2110 Tuttle Park
Place, Columbus, Ohio 43210.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Elizabeth Shook, Program Specialist,
Office of Special Education and
Rehabilitative Services, United States
Department of Education, 550 12th
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20202;
SUMMARY:
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telephone: (202) 245–7642, fax: 202–
245–7638.
The
Advisory Commission on Accessible
Instructional Materials in Postsecondary
Education for Students with Disabilities
(the Commission) is established under
Section 772 of the Higher Education
Opportunity Act, Public Law 110–315,
dated August 14, 2008. The Commission
is established to conduct a
comprehensive study, which will—(I)
‘‘assess the barriers and systemic issues
that may affect, and technical solutions
available that may improve, the timely
delivery and quality of accessible
instructional materials for
postsecondary students with print
disabilities, as well as the effective use
of such materials by faculty and staff;
and (II) make recommendations related
to the development of a comprehensive
approach to improve the opportunities
for postsecondary students with print
disabilities to access instructional
materials in specialized formats in a
time frame comparable to the
availability of instructional materials for
postsecondary nondisabled students.’’
In making recommendations for the
study, ‘‘the Commission shall consider—
(I) how students with print disabilities
may obtain instructional materials in
accessible formats within a time frame
comparable to the availability of
instructional materials for nondisabled
students; and to the maximum extent
practicable, at costs comparable to the
costs of such materials for nondisabled
students; (II) the feasibility and
technical parameters of establishing
standardized electronic file formats,
such as the National Instructional
Materials Accessibility Standard as
defined in Section 674(e)(3) of the
Individuals with Disabilities Education
Act, to be provided by publishers of
instructional materials to producers of
materials in specialized formats,
institutions of higher education, and
eligible students; (III) the feasibility of
establishing a national clearinghouse,
repository, or file-sharing network for
electronic files in specialized formats
and files used in producing
instructional materials in specialized
formats, and a list of possible entities
qualified to administer such
clearinghouse, repository, or network;
(IV) the feasibility of establishing
market-based solutions involving
collaborations among publishers of
instructional materials, producers of
materials in specialized formats, and
institutions of higher education; (V)
solutions utilizing universal design; and
(VI) solutions for low-incidence, high-
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cost requests for instructional materials
in specialized formats.’’
The Commission will meet in open
session on Tuesday and Wednesday,
and will discuss the content of the
Commission report. The Commission
will also address unresolved issues that
have previously been discussed by the
Commission’s four task forces. The
Commission will also receive briefings
from subject matter experts on several
different topics of interest.
The purpose of the public hearing is
for the Commission to receive
information from its stakeholders on
issues pertaining to accessible
instructional materials in postsecondary
education. The public hearing session
will address issues related to law,
technology, the market model, and lowincidence/high-cost materials.
Additionally, the public hearing will
focus on individual experiences related
to accessible instructional materials in
postsecondary education.
Detailed minutes of the meeting and
hearing, will be available to the public
within 14 days of the meeting. Records
are kept of all Commission proceedings
and are available for public inspection
at the Office of Special Education and
Rehabilitative Services, United States
Department of Education, 550 12th
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20202,
Monday–Friday during the hours of 8
a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Additional Information
Individuals who will need
accommodations for a disability in order
to attend the meeting (e.g., interpreting
services, assistive listening devices, or
material in alternative format) should
notify Elizabeth Shook at (202) 245–
7642, no later than April 22, 2011. We
will make every attempt to meet
requests for accommodations after this
date, but, cannot guarantee their
availability. The meeting site is
accessible to individuals with
disabilities.
Participants who wish to comment at
the public hearing are encouraged to
register in advance by calling Janet
Gronneberg at CAST at 781–245–2212
(voice) or 781–245–9320 (TTY) or
jgronneberg@cast.org by April 22, 2011.
The Commission requests that
organizations with multiple participants
designate no more than one individual
to speak on its behalf. Participants who
register in advance, including remote
participants, must report to the hearing
registration desk at least thirty minutes
prior to their scheduled time. A period
of time will be reserved for individuals
who choose to not register in advance.
Participation in the hearing for
unregistered participants will be subject
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to availability. Comments should be
limited to five minutes per person or
organization, but participants have the
option of supplementing their testimony
with written statements that will be part
of the official hearing record.
Technology to facilitate PowerPoint
presentations will be available.
Members of the public who would
like to offer comments as part of the
public hearing remotely may submit
written comments to
AIMCommission@ed.gov or by mail to
Advisory Commission on Accessible
Instructional Materials in Postsecondary
Education for Students with Disabilities,
550 12th St., SW., Room PCP–5113,
Washington, DC 20202. All submissions
will become part of the public record.
Members of the public also have the
option of participating in the open
meeting and public hearing remotely.
Remote access will be provided via an
Internet Webinar service utilizing VoiP
(Voice Over Internet Protocol). Login
information will be provided via the
Commission’s public listserv at
pscpublic@lists.cast.org and posted at
the following site: https://www2.ed.gov/
about/bdscomm/list/aim/.
Electronic Access to this Document:
You may view this document, as well as
all other documents of this Department
published in the Federal Register, in
text or Adobe Portable Document
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fedregister/. To use PDF you
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have questions about using PDF, call the
U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO),
toll free at 1–866–512–1800; or in the
Washington, DC area at 202–512–0000.
Dated: April 6, 2011.
Alexa Posny,
Assistant Secretary, Office of Special
Education and Rehabilitative Services.
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Advisory Commission on Accessible Instructional Materials in
Postsecondary Education for Students With Disabilities
AGENCY: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and
Rehabilitative Services, Advisory Commission on Accessible
Instructional Materials in Postsecondary Education for Students with
Disabilities.
ACTION: Notice of an open meeting and public hearing.
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SUMMARY: The notice sets forth the schedule and agenda of the meeting
of the Advisory Commission on Accessible Instructional Materials in
Postsecondary Education for Students with Disabilities. The notice also
describes the functions of the Commission. Notice of the meeting is
required by section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act and
is intended to notify the public of its opportunity to attend.
DATES: Open Meeting: May 3-4, 2011. Public Hearing: May 4, 2011.
TIME: May 3, 2011: The open meeting will occur from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
May 4, 2011: The open meeting will occur from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The
public hearing will take place from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
ADDRESSES: The Blackwell Inn and Conference Center, 2110 Tuttle Park
Place, Columbus, Ohio 43210.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Shook, Program Specialist,
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, United States
Department of Education, 550 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20202;
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telephone: (202) 245-7642, fax: 202-245-7638.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Advisory Commission on Accessible
Instructional Materials in Postsecondary Education for Students with
Disabilities (the Commission) is established under Section 772 of the
Higher Education Opportunity Act, Public Law 110-315, dated August 14,
2008. The Commission is established to conduct a comprehensive study,
which will--(I) ``assess the barriers and systemic issues that may
affect, and technical solutions available that may improve, the timely
delivery and quality of accessible instructional materials for
postsecondary students with print disabilities, as well as the
effective use of such materials by faculty and staff; and (II) make
recommendations related to the development of a comprehensive approach
to improve the opportunities for postsecondary students with print
disabilities to access instructional materials in specialized formats
in a time frame comparable to the availability of instructional
materials for postsecondary nondisabled students.''
In making recommendations for the study, ``the Commission shall
consider--(I) how students with print disabilities may obtain
instructional materials in accessible formats within a time frame
comparable to the availability of instructional materials for
nondisabled students; and to the maximum extent practicable, at costs
comparable to the costs of such materials for nondisabled students;
(II) the feasibility and technical parameters of establishing
standardized electronic file formats, such as the National
Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard as defined in Section
674(e)(3) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, to be
provided by publishers of instructional materials to producers of
materials in specialized formats, institutions of higher education, and
eligible students; (III) the feasibility of establishing a national
clearinghouse, repository, or file-sharing network for electronic files
in specialized formats and files used in producing instructional
materials in specialized formats, and a list of possible entities
qualified to administer such clearinghouse, repository, or network;
(IV) the feasibility of establishing market-based solutions involving
collaborations among publishers of instructional materials, producers
of materials in specialized formats, and institutions of higher
education; (V) solutions utilizing universal design; and (VI) solutions
for low-incidence, high-cost requests for instructional materials in
specialized formats.''
The Commission will meet in open session on Tuesday and Wednesday,
and will discuss the content of the Commission report. The Commission
will also address unresolved issues that have previously been discussed
by the Commission's four task forces. The Commission will also receive
briefings from subject matter experts on several different topics of
interest.
The purpose of the public hearing is for the Commission to receive
information from its stakeholders on issues pertaining to accessible
instructional materials in postsecondary education. The public hearing
session will address issues related to law, technology, the market
model, and low-incidence/high-cost materials. Additionally, the public
hearing will focus on individual experiences related to accessible
instructional materials in postsecondary education.
Detailed minutes of the meeting and hearing, will be available to
the public within 14 days of the meeting. Records are kept of all
Commission proceedings and are available for public inspection at the
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, United States
Department of Education, 550 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20202,
Monday-Friday during the hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Additional Information
Individuals who will need accommodations for a disability in order
to attend the meeting (e.g., interpreting services, assistive listening
devices, or material in alternative format) should notify Elizabeth
Shook at (202) 245-7642, no later than April 22, 2011. We will make
every attempt to meet requests for accommodations after this date, but,
cannot guarantee their availability. The meeting site is accessible to
individuals with disabilities.
Participants who wish to comment at the public hearing are
encouraged to register in advance by calling Janet Gronneberg at CAST
at 781-245-2212 (voice) or 781-245-9320 (TTY) or jgronneberg@cast.org
by April 22, 2011. The Commission requests that organizations with
multiple participants designate no more than one individual to speak on
its behalf. Participants who register in advance, including remote
participants, must report to the hearing registration desk at least
thirty minutes prior to their scheduled time. A period of time will be
reserved for individuals who choose to not register in advance.
Participation in the hearing for unregistered participants will be
subject to availability. Comments should be limited to five minutes per
person or organization, but participants have the option of
supplementing their testimony with written statements that will be part
of the official hearing record. Technology to facilitate PowerPoint
presentations will be available.
Members of the public who would like to offer comments as part of
the public hearing remotely may submit written comments to
AIMCommission@ed.gov or by mail to Advisory Commission on Accessible
Instructional Materials in Postsecondary Education for Students with
Disabilities, 550 12th St., SW., Room PCP-5113, Washington, DC 20202.
All submissions will become part of the public record. Members of the
public also have the option of participating in the open meeting and
public hearing remotely. Remote access will be provided via an Internet
Webinar service utilizing VoiP (Voice Over Internet Protocol). Login
information will be provided via the Commission's public listserv at
pscpublic@lists.cast.org and posted at the following site: https://www2.ed.gov/about/bdscomm/list/aim/.
Electronic Access to this Document: You may view this document, as
well as all other documents of this Department published in the Federal
Register, in text or Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) on the
internet at the following site: https://www.ed.gov/news/fedregister/. To use PDF you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is
available free at this site. If you have questions about using PDF,
call the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO), toll free at 1-866-512-
1800; or in the Washington, DC area at 202-512-0000.
Dated: April 6, 2011.
Alexa Posny,
Assistant Secretary, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative
Services.
[FR Doc. 2011-8510 Filed 4-8-11; 8:45 am]
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