For students with reading-related disabilities, AIM may provide which format?

• A. Printed textbooks in standard format
• B. Audio or readable digital formats like etext with text-to-speech
• C. No modifications
• D. Video-only content

Answer: (B)

For students with reading-related disabilities, access to instructional material in formats that reduce decoding demands and support comprehension is essential. Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM) provide alternatives that let these students engage with content more independently.

Choosing audio or readable digital formats, such as electronic text with text-to-speech, best meets this need. Listening to material or having text read aloud helps with decoding and fluency, making it easier to understand and retain information. It also offers flexibility for different learning preferences and environments.

Standard printed texts in their original format place a heavy decoding load on the student and aren’t accessible without modifications. Video-only content may present information visually without providing the necessary textual access for those who rely on reading or text-to-speech aids. Thus, the audio or readable digital formats option is the most effective for providing equitable access.