[Blindmath] Math Production Question

[George Bell]

Hi James,

You've asked a heck of a lot in a short space.

If we leave diagrams aside for a moment, various output formats from
Large Print to Braille can be done using INFTY to scan if needs be.
You save the scan as an XML file, whereupon it can be brought into
Word 2007 or 2010

It's an easy job then to convert what will be Word's Math objects into
MathType objects using MathType to do this.

You are then ready to do any corrections and editing, paying
particular attention to the Word Styles used.

When you have a decent Word file, again it's a relatively easy
operation, if required, to convert the whole document, including the
math object into Large Print, although you will need to review the
enlargement and possible edit where appropriate.

The very same original file may then be simply brought into Duxbury
11.1 for conversion to Braille, but here you do need to carefully
proof read the braille.

Gain with the same original Word file, you can prepare for DAISY.

Graphics are a different matter, and there are many who are
experienced in this field here.  I will add that I'm currently testing
out a Phoenix graphics and braille embosser, but it is too early to
report progress.

Scientific Notebook is possible something to consider later but so far
in our school system, it's not proved to be required.  Perhaps when we
advance to University level we will need it, but there are few enough
doing decent math at the school level.

We're also looking at how we may obtain speech output from the Word
file, and will be tackling that in the New Year.

All the best, and Seasons Greetings,

George.

-----Original Message-----
From: blindmath-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:blindmath-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of James McCarthy
Sent: 22 December 2011 17:34
To: 'Blind Math list for those interested in mathematics'
Subject: [Blindmath] Math Production Question

I operate an instructional materials access center making accessible
textbooks in the state of Maryland. I personally have little knowledge
of stem materials, but am committed to providing as accessible a stem
experience as possible. I am an avid follower of this list, though
rarely post, however, I now seek your advice. To date, we have not had
any capacity to provide accessible mathematic materials. However, we
strive to change this to the extent it is feasible. We are purchasing
the entire Infty Reader suite and can purchase most of the remaining
software we will need.
Obviously MathType seems essential and I think MathDAISY may also be
something we require. I am less sure of the role of Scientific
Notebook, though I have some notes stating it is helpful and perhaps
essential for a production house. Any thoughts from others on this
list? 

 

James McCarthy, J.D.

Maryland Accessible Textbook Program Coordinator

Maryland Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped

415 Park Avenue

Baltimore, MD 21201

Phone: (410) 230-2453

Fax: (410) 333-2095

Email: jmccart at lbph.lib.md.us

 

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