Section 2.22.02: Alternative Media Access Center
The Alternative Media Access Center (AMAC), an initiative of the University System of Georgia, is committed to removing barriers and providing access to knowledge for individuals with physical, sensory, and learning print-related disabilities. The Alternative Media Access Center (AMAC) serves individuals with print-related disabilities in a variety of ways.
The Alternative Media Access Center works with all USG 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. AMAC services 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. The AMAC team works closely with disability service providers and students to ensure they receive high quality and timely services.
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