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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Hello from Jacksonville, Florida, y’all!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>I am here in Florida at the LDA (Learning Disabilities
Association of America) annual conference. We will be holding the meeting of the
</span></font><i><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-style:italic'>Advisory Commission on Accessible
Instructional Materials in Postsecondary Education for Students with
Disabilities</span></font></i><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> here at the conference. The meeting is open to the
public, both in person and remotely. I have attached information (in both PDF
and Word), and I have also copied the information below for those who receive
the digested version of the lists and cannot open attachments.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Please consider signing up to testify (see below) about the
experiences of trying to obtain and create accessible materials for your students.
Technically, the sign-up deadline has passed, so space cannot be guaranteed. If
there is time available, however, you will still get a chance to speak, so
please sign up TODAY if you are interested (see information below).<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Also, if you have colleagues in Jacksonville who work with
students who have learning disabilities, or if you happen to know of students
themselves who use alternate formats, *<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>please</span></b>*
encourage them to come and speak during the walk-in portion of the hearing.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>It is very important that people speak so that the
Commission understands how important these issues are to your students. If this
meeting is not convenient for you, we will be holding another meeting in
conjunction with the Multiple Perspectives Conference at the Ohio State
University in May, <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Thanks everyone!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^</span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Gaeir
(rhymes with "fire") Dietrich</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><br>
</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
Arial'>High Tech Center Training Unit of the</span></font><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><br>
</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
Arial'>California Community Colleges</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><br>
</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
Arial'>De Anza College, Cupertino, CA</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><br>
<a href="http://www.htctu.net/"><font color=black><span style='color:black;
text-decoration:none'>www.htctu.net</span></font></a></span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> </span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><br>
</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
Arial'>408-996-6043</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^</span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<h1 align=center style='text-align:center'><b><font size=4 color="#365f91"
face=Calibri><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%'>Commission Meeting
February 24-25, 2011<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></h1>
<h2 align=center style='margin-top:0in;text-align:center'><b><font size=4
color="#4f81bd" face=Calibri><span style='font-size:13.0pt;line-height:115%'>Hyatt
Regency Jacksonville Riverfront Hotel<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></h2>
<h2 align=center style='margin-top:0in;text-align:center'><b><font size=4
color="#4f81bd" face=Calibri><span style='font-size:13.0pt;line-height:115%'>225
East Coastline Drive, Jacksonville, Florida 32202<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></h2>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Date: February 24 &
25, 2011, </span>Room: Board Room 4</font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<h2><b><font size=4 color="#4f81bd" face=Calibri><span style='font-size:13.0pt;
line-height:115%'>Commission Meeting and Public Hearing Internet Access<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></h2>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>The Commission meetings will be broadcast live via iLinc webinar on
Thursday, February 24 (8:30 AM – 3:30 PM) and Friday February 25 (8:30 AM
– 4:00 PM) and the Public Hearing on Thursday, February 24 (4:30 PM
– 9:00 PM); all times Eastern . Webinar login information is noted
below:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>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></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>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></span></font></p>
<h2><b><font size=4 color="#4f81bd" face=Calibri><span style='font-size:13.0pt;
line-height:115%'>Meeting log-in information: <o:p></o:p></span></font></b></h2>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Thursday, February 24 (8:30 AM – 3:30 PM): <a
href="https://aimpsc.ilinc.com/join/rrrmxwh">https://aimpsc.ilinc.com/join/rrrmxwh</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Day 1 of the third meeting of the Advisory Commission
on Accessible Instructional Materials in Postsecondary Education for Students
with Disabilities<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Thursday, February 24 (4:30 PM – 9:00 PM): <a
href="https://aimpsc.ilinc.com/join/yvyhyrz">https://aimpsc.ilinc.com/join/yvyhyrz</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Public Hearing of the third meeting of the Advisory
Commission on Accessible Instructional Materials in Postsecondary Education for
Students with Disabilities<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Friday, February 25 (8:30 AM – 4:00 PM): <a
href="https://aimpsc.ilinc.com/join/rrrmrvz">https://aimpsc.ilinc.com/join/rrrmrvz</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Day 2 of the third meeting of the Advisory Commission
on Accessible Instructional Materials in Postsecondary Education for Students
with Disabilities<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<h2><b><font size=4 color="#4f81bd" face=Calibri><span style='font-size:13.0pt;
line-height:115%'>Purpose of February 24<sup>th</sup> Public Hearing<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></h2>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>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></span></font></p>
<h3><b><font size=2 color="#4f81bd" face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
line-height:115%'>Process for Public Testimony<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></h3>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>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 February 18, 2011. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>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 Feb. 24th. See the guidelines
below for specific information regarding in-person and remote testimony. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>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></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>In-person testimony, pre-registered<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Remote testimony, pre-registered<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Walk-in, unregistered<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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padding:1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 0in'>
<p class=MsoNormal style='border:none;padding:0in'><em><i><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>NOTE</span></font></i></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 February 18, 2011 will be
notified no later than 5:00 PM EST Tuesday, February 23, 2011 if remote
testimony periods are no longer available.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>As noted in the Federal Register notice </span></font>February 9, 2011
(Volume 76, Number 27), 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><b><font size=2 color="#4f81bd" face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
line-height:115%'>Public Testimony Guidelines <o:p></o:p></span></font></b></h3>
<pre><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;
font-family:Calibri'>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. <o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:
Calibri'>The Commission requests that organizations with multiple participants designate no more than one individual to speak on its behalf. <o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:
Calibri'>The Commission strongly encourages participants to submit their comments electronically in advance of the public hearing to </span></font><a
href="mailto:jgronneberg@cast.org"><font face=Calibri><span style='font-family:
Calibri'>jgronneberg@cast.org</span></font></a><font size=2 face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri'>. If PowerPoint slides will be used during testimony they MUST be submitted to </span></font><a
href="mailto:jgronneberg@cast.org"><font face=Calibri><span style='font-family:
Calibri'>jgronneberg@cast.org</span></font></a><font face=Calibri><span
style='font-family:Calibri'> </span></font><font size=2 face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri'>by February 21, 2011. <o:p></o:p></span></font></pre>
<h3><b><font size=2 color="#4f81bd" face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
line-height:115%'>In-person testimony, pre-registered<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></h3>
<pre><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;
font-family:Calibri'>Participants who register by February 18, 2011 should report to the hearing registration desk at Board Room 4, Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront at 4:00 PM on Thursday, February 24, 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></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:
Calibri'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font size=2 face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></pre>
<h3><b><font size=2 color="#4f81bd" face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
line-height:115%'>Remote testimony, pre-registered<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></h3>
<pre><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;
font-family:Calibri'>Members of the public may offer a five-minute testimony remotely via telephone for any available testimony period on February 24. 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></font><a
href="mailto:jgronneberg@cast.org"><font face=Calibri><span style='font-family:
Calibri'>jgronneberg@cast.org</span></font></a><font size=2 face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri'> by 5:00 PM EST February 18, 2011. Remote testimony requests will be placed in the testimony queue in the order of pre-registration received. <o:p></o:p></span></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:
Calibri'>Following the scheduling of pre-registered individuals on-site on February 24, 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></font></pre><pre><font
size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:
Calibri'>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></font></pre>
<h3><b><font size=2 color="#4f81bd" face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
line-height:115%'>Walk-in, unregistered<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></h3>
<pre><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;
font-family:Calibri'>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 hotel (Board Room 4). Participation in the hearing for unregistered participants will be subject to availability.<o:p></o:p></span></font></pre>
<h2><b><font size=4 color="#4f81bd" face=Calibri><span style='font-size:13.0pt;
line-height:115%'>Additional Information<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></h2>
<pre><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;
font-family:Calibri'>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></font><a
href="mailto:momalley@cast.org"><font face=Calibri><span style='font-family:
Calibri'>momalley@cast.org</span></font></a><font size=2 face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri'> no later than February 18, 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></font></pre>
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