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AIM Resources
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V.I. Resources

The GIMC is a program of the Georgia Department of Education, Division for Special Education Supports. We provide, or assist in the acquisition of, textbooks and core instructional materials in accessible formats, as well as APH materials, to public school students who are blind or have a physical or specified print related disability. Our goal is to promote academic achievement and literacy by providing the right book at the right time.


Important Dates:

Deadlines for Ordering Accessible Instructional Materials

Order AIMs prior to the date the student requires them as indicated below:

  • Braille: No later than 16 weeks prior to the date the student will need the book.*
  • Large Print: No later than 10 weeks prior to the date the student will need the book.
  • Digital formats: No later than 8 weeks prior to the date the student will need the book.

This year's adoptions are:
9-12  English Language Arts
K-12 Foreign Language
K-12 ESOL.

*Braille requests for new adoptions and other books that will have to be transcribed must be placed no later than 20 weeks prior to the date the student will need the book.

V. I. Weekends with the Experts & Consortium Meetings

May 14 - 16

Information on Upcoming Vision Weekends with the Experts & Consortium Meetings

AIM Resources

Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM) are materials that are available in specialized formats for students who are blind or other print disabled and are unable to access or read standard print instructional materials. This page is your resource for information on the how and where to obtain large print, braille, and digital format textbooks for qualified students. AIM links and forms can also be accessed from this page. You will also find a page of Frequently ask Questions (FAQs) and their answers.

Book Orders

This is the login page for registered patrons of the GIMC to order large print and braille textbooks. This is also the place to check on past orders and to see when books are due back at the GIMC.

NEW
You can now add, edit, or delete students on-line. Paper forms will no longer be accepted.

Policy and Procedures

This page has links to the general policies and procedures of the GIMC. This includes policies on registering students, patrons, provision of large print, braille textbooks, and digital format textbooks, and the procedures that will help you obtain the materials you need for your student. You will also find a page of Frequently Asked Questions (faqs) and their answers.

V.I. Links and Forms

This page is a source of links and forms of specific interest to the teachers of the visually impaired.

GIMC/AIM Brochure

Flowchart on Obtaining AIMs in Georgia


 

Questions or problems regarding this web site should be directed to Jim Downs.  2009 Georgia Instructional Materials Center. All rights reserved.
Last modified: June, 2010.