Accessible Educational Materials Center

Welcome

The PaTTAN AEM Center is a service through the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN) that supports the overall provision of AEM in Pennsylvania. Previously called PaTTAN Production Services, it serves as a central location for material production and technical support. The PaTTAN AEM Center produces and acquires AEM for students with qualifying print disabilities. 

AEM Request Form Federal Quota Order Form

Ordering Process

Step 1

Search PaTTAN AEM Center Library (bottom of page) using title and/or ISBN. If available, add your book request to the cart and submit the order.

Step 2

Book is not available in library. Complete AEM Request Form.

Step 3

AEM Center staff will email you regarding next steps. New book orders may require a physical copy to be shipped to PaTTAN AEM Center.

AEM Center Policies

Materials are produced for Pennsylvania students with qualifying print access disabilities who are unable to use educational materials in a traditional manner.

Formats produced by AEM Center include:

Braille  
Enlarged Print (black and white)
Formatted PDF (digital access)

A physical textbook or digital file will be requested for any material requests not available in the AEM Center library. Requested books must include all pages and contain no imperfection that may impact the production process. Books will be scanned and rebounded before being returned to the requestor.

Production varies depending on the time of year and the format requested. Please anticipate at least 6 weeks for production. 

The PaTTAN AEM Center is unable to accept religious text, dictionaries, atlases, thesauruses, encyclopedias, or worksheets.

Other Sources of AEM

Bookshare: Largest digital library of accessible books. Free for qualifying students. Digital books offer reading options that cater to different learning needs, preferences, and formats including digital, audio, braille, and large print.
NIMAC: Repository of publisher files that can be opened with specialized software and prepared into accessible formats. Must be a registered Accessible Media Producer (AMP) to access these publisher file types. Learn more about becoming an AMP.
APH Louis: Database of Accessible Materials available for purchase by providers across the United States.
APH Tactile Graphic Image Library: Free digital library of tactile graphics that can be printed through a braille embosser.
Federal Quota Information: Congressional program to support the purchase of education materials for eligible students who are blind or visually impaired.