New Bookshare website

The new Bookshare website is coming soon. New features:
New reader software: an enhanced Victor Reader Soft and READ:OutLoud Bookshare edition by Don Johnston
Online management of your list of students and Sponsors
Easier access to books (no unpack tool needed)


Plan to spend a few extra minutes exploring the new features, or sign up for one of their webinars for the new Bookshare. Webinars will familiarize you with all of the new features. Dates will be on the new site.

Accessible Instructional Materials Training in Marquette!

By clicking on the title of this post, you will be directed to a flier for a MITS training taking place in Marquette on Monday, January 12th. Scott Marfilius is the presenter. Here is an excerpt from the flier:
What are core instructional materials? What are specialized formats? What are print disabilities? Which students have print disabilities? Where can we get these specialized formats? What else is needed so that students can use the materials effectively?
Join us for an in-depth exploration of these questions and more. Learn how states and districts across the nation are working together to ensure that students have the materials they need for educational participation and achievement. There will be hands-on opportunities with software as well as resources for selecting, acquiring, and using accessible instructional materials.

New MITS information

MITS has moved to a new location. The new street address is:
6500 Centurion Drive, Suite 220
Lansing, MI 48917

New phone numbers: 517.908.3930
Fax: 517.908.0709
Cheryl: 517.908.3926

New email address: jeff.diedrich@gmail.com
cherylbarry9@gmail.com

Bookshare Q & A

The bookshare.org information has been moved from Links to Resources to its own section. The Question & Answer document is extensive and covers questions from the online webinar I attended on 11/19. Just about any question you've thought of is answered here!