Accessible Information Management (AIM)
Austin Community College District (ACC) will launch a new “one-stop shop” for student accessibility services (SAS). Known as Accessible Information Management (AIM), this new system will help the college streamline services for students who need them. AIM is managed by the college’s Student Accessibility Services (SAS) team.
AIM uses the college’s single login service, OKTA, and integrates key information from Colleague such as class lists, student-level course information, GPA, textbook requirements, student academic information, and faculty information.
New students are now able to log into the AIM system and request services. They will also find support options and resources they need in one place.
Additionally, faculty and staff will have a single system to review, submit, and monitor services for students.
Benefits of AIM
Faculty who work closely with students who use SAS services will log into AIM to better communicate and support their students. AIM features allow faculty to:
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- View accommodation notices online in a central location;
- View list of students who have requested accommodations in their courses;
- Send instructional materials for conversion into accessible formats;
- Upload tests and complete a testing agreement that outlines the details for all exams in your class, and copy that information to multiple sections of their course;
- Review exam requests submitted by students in their courses.
Staff and faculty who work with students are encouraged to share information about the transition to AIM.
AIM Workflows
SAS has AIM workflows available to help you.
SAS will continue to add additional workflows as needed.
Request an AIM Training
Does your department need training? Please contact Student Accessibility Services at SAS@austincc.edu to request training.
Does an ACC Student Need an Accommodation?
If a student discloses a disability or requests accommodations without official notification from our offices, please complete the SAS Referral Form so that SAS staff may contact them.
AIM FAQ
Faculty will receive notification through the AIM portal when accommodations have been finalized. Faculty can view in the portal, as well as print out a .pdf copy of the letter. SAS will no longer print out letters for students to give you. Students will be opting OUT of having their notifications sent to you directly.
SAS staff will encourage students to discuss their accommodations with you. Faculty are more than welcome to initiate that conversation as well.
Please contact Student Accessibility Services at SAS@austincc.edu to request training.
Contact
If you’d like to learn more about AIM and our SAS program, visit austincc.edu/sas or contact the SAS team at SAS@austincc.edu.