New York

New York’s goals focus on three activities: to develop data management and tracking systems for administering NIMAS files and delivering instructional materials in accessible formats; to develop and implement a plan for providing professional development designed to improve the capacity of LEAs; and to improve communication between states regarding accessible instructional materials and NIMAS.

AIM State Project Director

Daniel J. Ryan and Sophie McDermott
Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities
New York State Education Department
99 Washington Ave., Room 1624
Albany, NY 12234
Tel: 518-486-7462
Fax: 518-402-3583
dryan at mail.nysed.gov
smcdermomail [dot] nysed [dot] gov

Textbook Acquisition

New York is an “open territory” state with no centralized textbook acquisition. The selection and purchase of textbooks and instructional materials is a local district activity.

Policy Positions & Documents

Current Laws

New York Amended Regulations
http://www.vesid.nysed.gov/specialed/publications/policy/afatt4.htm [1]

Proposed Laws

There are no proposed laws at this time.

Coordinate with NIMAC?

Yes. NIMAS/NIMAC guidance memo
http://www.vesid.nysed.gov/specialed/publications/persprep/NIMAS.pdf [2]

Definition of “Timely Manner”

Taken from amended regulations, Section 200.2(i)(4): “…ensure that alternative format materials are available at the same time as regular format materials are available”

Parent Information & Advocacy Resources

Patricia Eisenhandler, Parent Center Project Manager
NYS Education Department, VESID
99 Washington Avenue, Room 1623
Albany, NY 12234
Tel: 518-486-7462
peisenhamail [dot] nysed [dot] gov