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Introduction

Purpose of the Informational Guide
Intended Audience
Specific Focus
About the Publishers
Suggestions and Feedback

Overview of Critical Need Languages

Arabic
Chinese
Hindi/Urdu
Japanese
Korean
Persian/Farsi
Russian
Turkish

Case Examples of Two Students Learning Japanese

Cory Klatik
Catherine Mendez

Audio Materials

Availability of Audio Texts and Players in Foreign Languages

Screen-Reading and Speech Recognition Programs

Braille Materials

Amount and Availability of Foreign Language Braille Materials

Transcribing Braille Documents in Foreign Languages

Large Print

Availability of Large Print Books in Foreign Languages
Tools for Enlarging Foreign Language Text

Readers and Scribes

Considerations Unique to Foreign Language Courses
Finding Qualified Readers and Scribes

Considerations for Study Abroad

Resources and References

Additional Resources through the National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange
Critical Need Language Scholarships
Learning More about Critical Need Languages in Braille
Acknowledgments