ClassMate Reader by Humanware
The ClassMate Reader is capable of reading the NIMAS file format, as well as DAISY, mp3, wav, txt, HTML, and XML formats. Features include synchronized text and audio, highlighting, bookmarking, note-taking, and a dictionary.
gh Player
gh Player software is capable of reading DAISY, NIMAS, and txt file formats, as well as MathML. The 2.2 version includes new features such as additional navigation options, support for SVG images, and Windows Vista compatibility.
Read:OutLoud by Don Johnston
Read:OutLoud is a component of Solo software that is capable of importing and reading files in the following formats: NIMAS, txt, rtf, pdf, HTML, and XML. Features include text-to-speech, highlighting, a built-in browser, templates, and a dictionary.
The NIMAS Development and Technical Assistance Center, supported by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), works with states, TA systems, disability advocates, national associations, technology experts, publishers and content conversion houses to improve the timely delivery of high quality accessible educational materials to students with disabilities.The NIMAS Center was launched on October 1, 2004.The project officer for both the Development and TA Centers is Bonnie Jones, Ed.D. Opinions expressed herein do not necessarily represent the Department of Education's position or policy.