3.3.2 CIDI Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation

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The CIDI Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation, an initiative of the USG, is committed to removing barriers and providing access to knowledge for individuals with physical, sensory, and learning print-related disabilities.CIDI serves individuals with print-related disabilities in a variety of ways.

CIDI works with all USG institutions serving postsecondary students as well as high school students transitioning to postsecondary institutions. CIDI offers a variety of services to meet the individual needs of students with print-related disabilities and the institutions serving them, including access to the following:

• Alternative media production
• Electronic files (e-files) requested from publishers
• High quality scanned image files
• E-text formatting services
• NEON, CIDI’s online repository of available alternative media that tracks students, orders, and media production
• Assistive technology software and hardware
• Other national repositories, services and products (e.g., Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic)
• Password protected electronic material delivery service
• Monthly student services reports
• Training and technical assistance
• Braille text conversion or contract services. CIDI specializes in math, science, foreign language Braille transcription services.

CIDI services and costs vary depending on membership status. CIDI 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

CIDI is not a replacement for disability services, but a resource that offers expertise in alternative media production and assistive technology software and hardware. The CIDI, team works closely with disability service providers and students to ensure that they receive high quality and timely services.

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