Braille Math Student Fights Stigma and STEM Book Shortages
This story is rewritten from original post. JEFFERSON COUNTY, Tenn. As school resumed, a Jefferson County student waited weeks for an important textbook to arrive from out of state. This…
Technology that Gives you VISION: Educational Services for Blind/Low Vision -Specialized Instruction in Technology/Braille/Nemeth and other Blind skills
This story is rewritten from original post. JEFFERSON COUNTY, Tenn. As school resumed, a Jefferson County student waited weeks for an important textbook to arrive from out of state. This…
Math for all ages, Math Team, Dr. Robinson, along with Professor Betsey, Campbell Rutherford (teacher intern), led the session. Nate Kile (Access Tech Specialist) was the moderator. Math Team emphasized…
Dr. Robinson starts by instructing how to navigate the Desmos Drag and Drop “Battle Boats” game using screen reader commands for drag and drop functionality. First, she recommends pressing Control…
To use MathType and LaTeX with screen readers like JAWS or NVDA, you can easily create and render math formulas directly in Word or Google Docs. Here’s how to get…
Navigating IXL with a screen reader like JAWS allows blind students to access educational content easily. Using specific keyboard commands enables quick access to various elements on the page. For…
Using a Focus 40 Braille Display and JAWS, students can efficiently complete algebra assignments in Word, ensuring both speed and accuracy. They can navigate through documents, input mathematical symbols for…
Miss Taylin and Dr. Robinson addressed two common accessibility issues students face while navigating educational tools with JAWS. First, they resolved the issue of characters not being heard when typed,…
Dr. Robinson offers a step-by-step guide on Schoology platform navigation skills with screen readers. She begins by emphasizing the importance of remembering key commands, such as Insert + F5, Insert…
Dr. Betsey Doane shared her experience teaching math for over 50 years and the importance of making math accessible to all students, including those with visual impairments. She began by…
Dr. Robinson and Lucas began the session by navigating Canvas, focusing on essential screen reader commands for effective navigation. They highlighted the importance of commands like Insert + F5, F6,…