Braille Excellence for Students and Teachers
(BEST) Grant
CISAM's BEST Grant is a statewide project
dedicated to braille literacy, instruction, materials,
and technology in Ohio's schools. BEST is providing thirteen professional development/learning
opportunities for educators, parents, and students
including three week-long summer braille
courses, an Assistive Technology Family Conference, and Braille Immersion Weekends for Students.
CISAM AIM Module
The CISAM AIM Module or CAM is a completely online self-paced course through InfOhio
for teachers, parents, support personnel, administrators, or anyone interested in learning about
AIM. The CAM provides an overview and introduction to AIM and information on accessing AIM.
The CAM is available for Professional Development Contact Hours and for college credit
through Ashland University. For additional information, go to aim.infohio.org.
Technical Assistance
CISAM provides free technical assistance
services related to assistive technology, software,
and AIM to parents, teachers, administrators, and
support personnel serving students with print disabilities. CISAM consultants work with educational personnel and parents via telephone, email,
or on-site. Contact CISAM at 614.644.8465 or
byemail pmauro@cisamoh.org. Educators and
families can access resource information about
NIMAS and other sources of AIM by visiting the
CISAM website at cisam.ossb.oh.gov/
Resources.php or by contacting CISAM directly.
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