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Accessible Media Producers

What is an AMP?

Accessible Media Producers (AMPs) create fully-accessible student materials in formats like braille, large-print, digital, or audio books. The NIMAC works with AMPs who are contracted by Authorized Users (AUs) to provide publisher-generated NIMAS files for their specialized production needs.

FAQ

Searching the NIMAC

A quick how-to video for searching the NIMAC. Includes information on various search types, metadata filters, and search results exports.

Downloading NIMAS Files

A quick how-to video for Accessible Media Producers on downloading NIMAS files.

How to Use the NIMAC Watchlist Feature

A quick how-to video for Accessible Media Producers and Authorized Users on using the Watchlist.

How to Use the Watchlist Memo Field

A quick how-to video for Accessible Media Producers and Authorized Users on utilizing the Memo Field in the Watchlist.

The AMP Database at APH

Want to promote your services? Consider registering your organization in the AMP Database at APH. This database is not connected with the NIMAC, but is a separate self-listing directory where you can promote the services that you offer. For more information, visit the AMP Directory at APH.

AMP Updates

  • 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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  • Free Training Courses for Braille Transcribers Working with NIMAS Files

    In the first half of 2022, the NIMAC was pleased to offer two free online courses to support braille transcribers who work with NIMAS files. These courses are archived here.

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  • Spring 2021 NIMAC Updates

    This webinar covers many important NIMAC updates including: the new NLS guidelines and updated NIMAC agreements, the new NIMAS Validation tool development, the NIMAC’s technical assistance “gap analysis work,” and more. You can also download the Powerpoint (available in English or Spanish) to keep for future reference!

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