[Blindmath] college and math

[Susan Mooney]

Since instructors and professors tend to change books and/or editions on what appears to be a whim, it's a good idea if she can work with the college's office for disabled students (or whatever they call it at that particular institution) to find a math teacher who's more stable in regards to using a text.  If the book isn't already done or being done (checking with APH, for ex.), then places like Braille Plus in Salem OR are fabulous for getting things done quickly.  Sometimes you may find portions of the book done as the professor may not use the entire book or you may find that you only need to get a portion brailled, again because s/he doesn't use the entire book.  The key is working with the office for disabled students and hoping that they have experience in working with students who use braille.  In her search for colleges, this may be one of her priorities--finding a school with knowledgeable staff.  If your student relies on braille for math, then by all means I think she should try as best she can to get her book in braille.

Susan M.