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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>fyi</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>jw</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Dr. J. Webster Smith<BR>President National
Federation of the Blind of Ohio<BR>P.O.BOX 458 Athens, Ohio, 45701-0458<BR>Phone
Number - 740-592-6326 <BR>"Changing What it Means to be Blind"</FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message -----
<DIV style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A
title=Elizabeth.Sammons@rsc.state.oh.us
href="mailto:Elizabeth.Sammons@rsc.state.oh.us">Sammons, Elizabeth</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>To:</B> <A title=mary.hiland@sbcglobal.net
href="mailto:mary.hiland@sbcglobal.net">'Mary Hiland'</A> ; <A
title=jwsmithnfb@frontier.com href="mailto:jwsmithnfb@frontier.com">Dr. JW
Smith</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Monday, April 11, 2011 8:07 AM</DIV>
<DIV><B>Subject:</B> FW: Share Your Experiences with The Advisory Commission on
Accessible Instructional Materials in Post-Secondary Education for Students with
Disabilities</DIV></DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><BR> </DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=EN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-language: X-NONE">Encourage
your students with print disabilities to share their experiences.
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN lang=EN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-language: X-NONE"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
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Post</SPAN><SPAN lang=EN
style="FONT-SIZE: 24pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-language: X-NONE"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN lang=EN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-language: X-NONE">Hosted
by the </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: #3333ff; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><A
href="http://ada.osu.edu/conferences.htm"><B>Multiple Perspectives</B></A>
</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Conference<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<H2 style="BACKGROUND: white; TEXT-ALIGN: center; mso-line-height-alt: 13.8pt"
align=center><SPAN lang=EN
style="FONT-SIZE: 24pt; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">The
Advisory Commission on Accessible Instructional Materials<o:p></o:p></SPAN></H2>
<H2 style="BACKGROUND: white; TEXT-ALIGN: center; mso-line-height-alt: 13.8pt"
align=center><SPAN lang=EN
style="FONT-SIZE: 24pt; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">in
Post-Secondary Education for Students with Disabilities<o:p></o:p></SPAN></H2>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN lang=EN
style="FONT-SIZE: 24pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-language: X-NONE"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN lang=EN
style="FONT-SIZE: 24pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-language: X-NONE">Will
hold a </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 24pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Public
Hearing<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 24pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Wednesday, May
4<SUP>th</SUP> (4:30 PM – 9:00 PM)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<H2 style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: windowtext; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></H2>
<H2 style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN lang=X-NONE
style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: windowtext; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Room
202, Pfahl Hall<o:p></o:p></SPAN></H2>
<H2 style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN lang=X-NONE
style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: windowtext; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">The
Ohio State University<o:p></o:p></SPAN></H2>
<H2 style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN lang=X-NONE
style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: windowtext; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">2110
Tuttle Park Place<o:p></o:p></SPAN></H2>
<H2 style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN lang=X-NONE
style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: windowtext; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Columbus,
Ohio 43210<o:p></o:p></SPAN></H2>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Your Input Is Needed
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white; mso-line-height-alt: 13.8pt"><SPAN lang=EN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">The
Commission, established under Section 772 of the <A
href="http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=110_cong_public_laws&docid=f:publ315.110"
target=_blank>Higher Education Opportunity Act</A>, is identifying barriers and
facilitators to the timely delivery and quality of accessible
instructional materials for post-secondary students with print disabilities, and
the effective use of such materials by faculty. They will make
recommendations to Congress and the Department of Education on the development
of a comprehensive approach to improve access instructional materials for
college and university students with print disabilities in a timeframe
comparable to the availability of instructional materials to their nondisabled
peers. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="BACKGROUND: white; mso-line-height-alt: 13.8pt"><SPAN lang=EN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">The purpose of the
public hearing on May 4<SUP>th</SUP> at The Ohio State University is an
opportunity for the Commission to hear from stakeholders about their
experiences, research, opinions and recommendations related to the use and
delivery of 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. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<H3><SPAN lang=X-NONE
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: windowtext; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Process
for Public Testimony<o:p></o:p></SPAN></H3>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Participants who wish
to comment at the public hearing should register in advance by calling Janet
Gronneberg at CAST at 781-245-2212 (voice) or 781-245-9320 (TTY) or <A
href="mailto:jgronneberg@cast.org">jgronneberg@cast.org</A> by 5:00 PM EST April
27th, 2011. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">When pre-registering,
please provide the following information: Name, organizational affiliation,
title, email address and phone number, additionally, please indicate whether you
plan to offer comments in person or remotely. If you intend to testify by
telephone, please provide us with a phone number where you can be reached
between 4:30 and 9:00 PM on May 4th. See the guidelines below for specific
information regarding in-person and remote testimony. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Please note that the
Commission is eager to hear from the public and has scheduled time at each of
the upcoming Commission meetings for public comment. Priority will be given in
the following order to those wishing to testify:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">In-person testimony,
pre-registered<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Remote testimony,
pre-registered<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Walk-in,
unregistered<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<DIV
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style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">NOTE</SPAN></EM><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">: if the number of
registrations for in-person on-site testimony reaches the maximum number of
testimony periods available (approximately 22), the option for both remote and
walk-in testimony will be withdrawn. Individuals who have pre-registered for
remote testimony by 5:00 PM EST April 27, 2011 will be notified no later than
5:00 PM EST Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011 if remote testimony periods are no longer
available.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">As noted in the
Federal Register notice</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Members of the public
who would like to offer comments may submit written comments to <A
href="mailto:AIMCommission@ed.gov">AIMCommission@ed.gov</A> 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.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<H3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: windowtext; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></H3>
<H3><SPAN lang=X-NONE
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: windowtext; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Public
Testimony Guidelines <o:p></o:p></SPAN></H3><PRE><SPAN lang=X-NONE style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Comments will 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 public record. Note that 5-minute video submissions are welcome in lieu of written testimony. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></PRE><PRE><SPAN lang=X-NONE style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">The Commission requests that organizations with multiple participants designate no more than one individual to speak on its behalf. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></PRE><PRE><SPAN lang=X-NONE style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">The Commission strongly encourages participants to submit their comments electronically in advance of the public hearing to <A href="mailto:jgronneberg@cast.org">jgronneberg@cast.org</A>. If PowerPoint slides will be used during testimony they MUST be submitted to <A href="mailto:jgronneberg@cast.org">jgronneberg@cast.org</A> by May 2, 2011. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></PRE>
<H3><SPAN lang=X-NONE
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: windowtext; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">In-person
testimony, pre-registered<o:p></o:p></SPAN></H3><PRE><SPAN lang=X-NONE style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Participants who register by April 27, 2011 should report to the hearing registration desk outside Room 202 of Pfahl Hall at the Pfahl Executive Conference Center at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, May 4, 2011. Each five-minute testimony will be scheduled on a first-come, first-serve basis beginning at 4:30 PM.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></PRE>
<H3><SPAN lang=X-NONE
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: windowtext; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Remote
testimony, pre-registered<o:p></o:p></SPAN></H3><PRE><SPAN lang=X-NONE style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Members of the public may offer a five-minute testimony remotely via telephone for any available testimony period on May 4th. Participants wishing to testify remotely must pre-register by calling Janet Gronneberg at CAST at 781-245-2212 (voice) or 781-245-9320 (TTY) or emailing <A href="mailto:jgronneberg@cast.org">jgronneberg@cast.org</A> by 5:00 PM EST April 27, 2011. Remote testimony requests will be placed in the testimony queue in the order of pre-registration received. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></PRE><PRE><SPAN lang=X-NONE style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Following the scheduling of pre-registered individuals on-site on May 4, 2011, pre-registered individuals wishing to testify remotely will be notified by telephone and email beginning at 4:30 PM of their assigned testimony time period, and to be available within a 30-minute window. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></PRE><PRE><SPAN lang=X-NONE style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Confirmation of an available time slot will be sent via email and voice to the contact email address and telephone number provided during pre-registration. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></PRE>
<H3><SPAN lang=X-NONE
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: windowtext; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Walk-in,
unregistered<o:p></o:p></SPAN></H3><PRE><SPAN lang=X-NONE style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">A period of time will be reserved for individuals who choose to not register in advance. A sign-up sheet will be available at the Pfahl Executive Conference Center. Participation in the hearing for unregistered participants will be subject to availability.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></PRE>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: windowtext; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Accommodations<o:p></o:p></SPAN></H2><PRE><SPAN lang=X-NONE style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Individuals who will need accommodations for a disability in order to attend the public hearing (e.g., interpreting services, assistive listening devices, or material in alternative format) should notify Elizabeth Shook at (202) 245-7642, or Mary O’Malley <A href="mailto:momalley@cast.org">momalley@cast.org</A> no later than April 27, 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. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></PRE>
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Scott Lissner, Ohio State University ADA Coordinator, <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
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Associate, John Glenn School of Public Affairs <BR> Lecturer,
Knowlton School of Architecture, Moritz College of Law & Disability Studies
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'"> President
Elect & Chair, Public Policy Committee, Association on Higher Education And
Disability <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'"> Chair,
ADA-OHIO<BR> Member, Ohio Governor's Council For People With
Disabilities<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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292-6207(v); (614) 688-8605(tty)</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow','sans-serif'">(614)
688-3665(fax); <A href="http://ada.osu.edu/"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black">Http://ada.osu.edu</SPAN></A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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Inclusion & Disability: From Policy to Practice: May 4-5,
2011</B></A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<H1 style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center>Commission Meeting May 3-4,
2011<o:p></o:p></H1>
<H2 style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN
lang=X-NONE>Pfahl Executive Conference Center<o:p></o:p></SPAN></H2>
<H2 style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN
lang=X-NONE>Room 202, Pfahl Hall<o:p></o:p></SPAN></H2>
<H2 style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN
lang=X-NONE>The Ohio State University<o:p></o:p></SPAN></H2>
<H2 style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN
lang=X-NONE>2110 Tuttle Park Place<o:p></o:p></SPAN></H2>
<H2 style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN
lang=X-NONE>Columbus, Ohio 43210<o:p></o:p></SPAN></H2>
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<H2><SPAN lang=X-NONE>Commission Meeting and Public Hearing Internet
Access<o:p></o:p></SPAN></H2>
<P class=MsoNormal>The Commission meetings will be broadcast live via iLinc
webinar on Tuesday, May 3<SUP>rd</SUP> (8:30 AM – 4:00 PM), Wednesday, May
4<SUP>th</SUP> (8:30 AM – 4:00 PM) and during the Public Hearing on Wednesday,
May 4<SUP>th</SUP> (4:30 PM – 9:00 PM); all times Eastern. Webinar login
information is noted below. <o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>The Commission strongly recommends that remote attendees
perform a systems and audio test when first logging in at least 15 minutes prior
to the scheduled meeting time. The links below will be available 30 minutes
prior to the start of each meeting. <o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>For Internet audio, you will need either computer speakers or
headphones to hear the proceedings. The Audio Wizard sets the volume for your
speakers and microphone and configures your computer to use audio correctly.
This ensures that you will be able to hear participants during the meetings. The
Audio Wizard pops up automatically after you first install the iLinc Client. You
can also run the Audio Wizard anytime you encounter audio problems during a
session by going to Menu bar >Tools > Audio Wizard. Please note that
all public meeting attendees will be muted throughout the meeting period.
<o:p></o:p></P>
<H2><SPAN lang=X-NONE>Meeting log-in information: <o:p></o:p></SPAN></H2>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in">Tuesday, May 3<SUP>rd</SUP> (8:30
AM – 4:00 PM): <A
href="https://aimpsc.ilinc.com/join/jjxbycc">https://aimpsc.ilinc.com/join/jjxbycc</A><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in">Day 1 of the fifth meeting of the
Advisory Commission on Accessible Instructional Materials in Postsecondary
Education for Students with Disabilities<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Wednesday, May 4<SUP>th</SUP> (8:30 AM – 4:00 PM): <A
href="https://aimpsc.ilinc.com/join/kxjxhyc">https://aimpsc.ilinc.com/join/kxjxhyc</A><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in">Day 2 of the fifth meeting of the
Advisory Commission on Accessible Instructional Materials in Postsecondary
Education for Students with Disabilities<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Wednesday, May 4<SUP>th</SUP> (4:30 PM – 9:00 PM): <A
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in">Public Hearing of the fifth
meeting of the Advisory Commission on Accessible Instructional Materials in
Postsecondary Education for Students with Disabilities<o:p></o:p></P>
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<H2><SPAN lang=X-NONE>Purpose of the May 4<SUP>th</SUP> Public
Hearing<o:p></o:p></SPAN></H2>
<P class=MsoNormal>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. <o:p></o:p></P>
<H3><SPAN lang=X-NONE>Process for Public Testimony<o:p></o:p></SPAN></H3>
<P class=MsoNormal>Participants who wish to comment at the public hearing should
register in advance by calling Janet Gronneberg at CAST at 781-245-2212 (voice)
or 781-245-9320 (TTY) or <A
href="mailto:jgronneberg@cast.org">jgronneberg@cast.org</A> by 5:00 PM EST April
27th, 2011. <o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>When pre-registering, please provide the following
information: Name, organizational affiliation, title, email address and phone
number, additionally, please indicate whether you plan to offer comments in
person or remotely. If you intend to testify by telephone, please provide us
with a phone number where you can be reached between 4:30 and 9:00 PM on May
4th. See the guidelines below for specific information regarding in-person and
remote testimony. <o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Please note that the Commission is eager to hear from the
public and has scheduled time at each of the upcoming Commission meetings for
public comment. Priority will be given in the following order to those wishing
to testify:<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in">In-person testimony,
pre-registered<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in">Remote testimony,
pre-registered<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in">Walk-in,
unregistered<o:p></o:p></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'">NOTE</SPAN></EM>: if the number of
registrations for in-person on-site testimony reaches the maximum number of
testimony periods available (approximately 22), the option for both remote and
walk-in testimony will be withdrawn. Individuals who have pre-registered for
remote testimony by 5:00 PM EST April 27, 2011 will be notified no later than
5:00 PM EST Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011 if remote testimony periods are no longer
available.<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal>As noted in the Federal Register notice Members of the public
who would like to offer comments may submit written comments to <A
href="mailto:AIMCommission@ed.gov">AIMCommission@ed.gov</A> 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.<o:p></o:p></P>
<H3><SPAN lang=X-NONE>Public Testimony Guidelines <o:p></o:p></SPAN></H3><PRE><SPAN lang=X-NONE style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'">Comments will 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 public record. Note that 5-minute video submissions are welcome in lieu of written testimony. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></PRE><PRE><SPAN lang=X-NONE style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'">The Commission requests that organizations with multiple participants designate no more than one individual to speak on its behalf. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></PRE><PRE><SPAN lang=X-NONE style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'">The Commission strongly encourages participants to submit their comments electronically in advance of the public hearing to </SPAN><SPAN lang=X-NONE><A href="mailto:jgronneberg@cast.org"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%">jgronneberg@cast.org</SPAN></A></SPAN><SPAN lang=X-NONE style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'">. If PowerPoint slides will be used during testimony they MUST be submitted to </SPAN><SPAN lang=X-NONE><A href="mailto:jgronneberg@cast.org"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%">jgronneberg@cast.org</SPAN></A></SPAN><SPAN lang=X-NONE style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'"> </SPAN><SPAN lang=X-NONE style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'">by May 2, 2011. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></PRE>
<H3><SPAN lang=X-NONE>In-person testimony, pre-registered<o:p></o:p></SPAN></H3><PRE><SPAN lang=X-NONE style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'">Participants who register by April 27, 2011 should report to the hearing registration desk outside Room 202 of Pfahl Hall at the Pfahl Executive Conference Center at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, May 4, 2011. Each five-minute testimony will be scheduled on a first-come, first-serve basis beginning at 4:30 PM.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></PRE><PRE><SPAN lang=X-NONE style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></PRE><PRE><SPAN lang=X-NONE style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></PRE>
<H3><SPAN lang=X-NONE>Remote testimony, pre-registered<o:p></o:p></SPAN></H3><PRE><SPAN lang=X-NONE style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'">Members of the public may offer a five-minute testimony remotely via telephone for any available testimony period on May 4th. Participants wishing to testify remotely must pre-register by calling Janet Gronneberg at CAST at 781-245-2212 (voice) or 781-245-9320 (TTY) or emailing </SPAN><SPAN lang=X-NONE><A href="mailto:jgronneberg@cast.org"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%">jgronneberg@cast.org</SPAN></A></SPAN><SPAN lang=X-NONE style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'"> by 5:00 PM EST April 27, 2011. Remote testimony requests will be placed in the testimony queue in the order of pre-registration received. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></PRE><PRE><SPAN lang=X-NONE style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'">Following the scheduling of pre-registered individuals on-site on May 4, 2011, pre-registered individuals wishing to testify remotely will be notified by telephone and email beginning at 4:30 PM of their assigned testimony time period, and to be available within a 30-minute window. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></PRE><PRE><SPAN lang=X-NONE style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'">Confirmation of an available time slot will be sent via email and voice to the contact email address and telephone number provided during pre-registration. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></PRE>
<H3><SPAN lang=X-NONE>Walk-in, unregistered<o:p></o:p></SPAN></H3><PRE><SPAN lang=X-NONE style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'">A period of time will be reserved for individuals who choose to not register in advance. A sign-up sheet will be available at the Pfahl Executive Conference Center. Participation in the hearing for unregistered participants will be subject to availability.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></PRE>
<H2><SPAN lang=X-NONE>Additional Information<o:p></o:p></SPAN></H2><PRE><SPAN lang=X-NONE style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'">Individuals who will need accommodations for a disability in order to attend the public hearing (e.g., interpreting services, assistive listening devices, or material in alternative format) should notify Elizabeth Shook at (202) 245-7642, or Mary O’Malley </SPAN><SPAN lang=X-NONE><A href="mailto:momalley@cast.org"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%">momalley@cast.org</SPAN></A></SPAN><SPAN lang=X-NONE style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'"> no later than April 27, 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. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></PRE>
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