Indiana Educational Resource Center (IERC)
The IERC is a statewide, centralized repository of Accessible Education Materials (AEM) for school-age students who are blind or visually impaired, or have other documented print disabilities, in local education agencies (LEA).
AEM formats include digital files, as well as braille and large print instructional materials, tangible aids, and equipment specifically designed for use by students who are blind or have low vision.
The IERC manages the delivery of AEM to the ordering LEAs via the On-Line Ordering system. Requests for instructional materials are submitted by the LEA appointed Digital Right’s Managers (DRMs) and are processed by the IERC. All materials are provided at no cost to eligible students and are on loan to the ordering local education agencies.
In addition to serving as the centralized, statewide depository, the IERC administers both the Braille Project and the Miami Accessible Media Project (MAMP), the latter is housed within the Miami Correctional Facility in Bunker Hill, Indiana.
Staff
Name | Specialty Areas | Phone |
Martha LaBounty | IERC Director | 800-833-2198 | 317-554-2740 |
Nonna Cortez | Braille Project Manager | 800-833-2198 | 317-253-1481, x9648 |
Howard Parker | Miami Accessible Media Project Manager | 765-689-8920, x6282 | 800-833-2198 |
Josse Smith | Librarian | 800-833-2198 | 317-554-2740 |
Ryan Malone | Digital Services Specialist | 800-833-2198 | 317-554-2740 |
Eric Kindler | Orders and Materials Specialist | 800-833-2198 | 317-554-2740 |
Kim Burcham | Braille Project Transcriber | 800-833-2198 | 317-554-2740 |
Contact Information
Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST Monday-Friday
Mail:
Attn: IERC
Administrative Office of the ISBVI
5050 E. 42nd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46226
Phone: (317) 554-2740
Email: IERCEmail@isbvik12.org