Education

New Editions provides Technical Assistance (TA) services to state, Tribal, and local leaders to strengthen career and technical education (CTE) and provide opportunities to identify and share national Best Practices. In order to accomplish this critical goal, the U.S.

New Editions provides the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) with Section 508 and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) support services. These include electronic document and annual report remediation, assessments of information and communication technology (ICT), development of accessibility statements, and establishment of an accessibility framework. Additionally, we provide instructional design support as required across various projects.

Through a subcontract with IBM, New Editions is responsible for supporting the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Section 508 Coordinator in advancing the TSA Section 508 program.

New Editions offers Section 508 Trusted Tester assessment and support services to Amentum's Department of Homeland Security (DHS) eLearning projects. Our services include conducting assessments, offering remediation guidance, and providing Section 508 technical assistance as required.

New Editions provides accessibility support services to the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL). We conduct assessments of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), deliver reports, accessibility training sessions, and consultancy services tailored to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and Section 508 standards as required.

Through a subcontract with CENTRA Technology, Inc., New Editions provides Section 508 Subject Matter Expertise (SME) support of the ITA training mission requirement to develop and deliver eLearning that meets customer and stakeholder requirements. We assess eLearning for Section 508 conformance and provide SME and technical assistance as needed.

New Editions provided logistical and administrative support to the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of State Support (OSS) for the planning of state assessment peer reviews and conferences. We annually provided pre-meeting, onsite and post meeting support for two five-day assessment peer reviews; one two-day conference; and 12-25 assessment peer review webinars.

New Editions analyzes the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research’s (NIDILRR's) Annual Performance Report (APR) data through a subcontract with RTI International. The purpose of the APR is to collect data from NIDILRR’s grantees concerning their project foci, activities and progress, and contributions to society’s capacity to provide opportunities and accommodations to citizens with disabilities.

Under a subcontract with Insignia Federal Group, New Editions supported the Technology & Accessible Resources Give Employment Today (TARGET) Center, which assists the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in addressing a wide spectrum of accessibility and accommodation interests for agencies and employees.

The purpose of this report is to inform Congress and the public about the progress being made in implementing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). These reports to Congress reflect a history of persistent commitment and effort to expand educational opportunities for children with disabilities.