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Created by IDEA 2004, NIMAC is a federally funded, online file repository of source files in the NIMAS format. Here, authorized users can access more than 83,000 K-12 NIMAS files for use in the production of accessible formats for students with disabilities.

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Policy Updates:

  • New NLS Guidelines–February 2021

    In February 2021, the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled issued new eligibility guidelines. The NIMAC has updated its NIMAC Coordination Agreement and Limitation of Use Agreement to align with the changes. For more information you can download the Powerpoint (available in English or Spanish).

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  • NIMAS Q & A

    On August 9, 2021, OSEP issued a revised NIMAS Q & A. This Q & A provides states, state educational agencies (SEAs), local educational agencies (LEAs), and other interested parties with information to facilitate implementation of the NIMAS and coordination with the NIMAC.

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  • Notice of Interpretation Regarding Digital Instructional Materials

    The following notice was published in the Federal Register on Tuesday, May 26, 2020: OSERS/OSEP Assistance to States for the Education of Children With Disabilities–Final Notice of Interpretation. SUMMARY: The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) established the National Instructional Materials Access Center (NIMAC) in 2004 to assist State educational agencies (SEAs) and local educational…

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News & Announcements:

  • NIMAS Specification Report Now Available

    The NIMAC’s report of NIMAS Specification Recommendations is now available. The NIMAC received a supplemental award from OSEP in 2023 to engage in gathering stakeholder input related to the NIMAS specification, and these activities culminated in an in-person stakeholder convening held in Washington, D.C., in May 2024.  This report of findings and recommendations has been…

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  • DAISY Pipeline NIMAS to EPUB Conversion

    The DAISY Pipeline is a free tool that can be used to convert NIMAS to EPUB. NIMAS is a subset of DAISY 3 (DTBook), and the Pipeline script is called “DTBook to EPUB 3.” The Pipeline uses this script to convert a NIMAS file to a student-ready EPUB file. Check out this short how-to video…

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  • NIMAS Contract Language Handout

    The NIMAC supports students with disabilities by helping ensure that an accessible format can be produced when a need is identified. We receive files in “NIMAS” format from publishers, and these files are used to produce formats like braille, EPUB, DAISY and large print. All states and districts that coordinate with the NIMAC are obligated…

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