Is DODEA eligible to access the NIMAC database to use NIMAS filesets?
Yes. If the DODEA decides to coordinate with the NIMAC, it will designate authorized users who may access NIMAS files. The authorized users will, in turn, convert the NIMAS filesets or designate AMPs to convert NIMAS filesets into specialized formats for eligible students in the DODEA. Question A-11: What is the turnaround time from the NIMAC to the students receiving accessible materials? Answer: After the NIMAC receives NIMAS filesets from the publisher, the filesets will be checked to confirm that they are valid and complete NIMAS files, and the files will be cataloged in a web-based database. The NIMAC expects that, if the quality conforms to NIMAS, the files typically will be available almost immediately for authorized users and AMPs to download and convert into specialized formats. The time from the NIMAC download to the student receiving accessible materials will vary depending on the type of specialized format and the efficiency of the AMP. Question A-12: What will it cost LEAs
