[Blindmath] How important is tactile access to graphs (discuss) ; )

[Jaquiss, Robert]

Hello:

     I agree with Pranav. The only way I could go along with selectively not producing graphics would be if there was interaction between the student and transcriber. The problem would then be that a book would be in effect a customized book and not as sharable with other students.

Regards,

Robert


Robert Jaquiss
National Federation of the Blind 
200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place
Baltimore, Maryland 21230 
Phone: 410-659-9314, ext. 2422

-----Original Message-----
From: blindmath-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindmath-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Pranav Lal
Sent: Friday, July 15, 2011 12:14 PM
To: 'Blind Math list for those interested in mathematics'
Subject: Re: [Blindmath] How important is tactile access to graphs (discuss) ; )

Hi Birkir,

It is up to the student to use the graphs in a book and the transcriber
should not be making the judgment whether content is included or excluded
from a book. The problem is that the text of the chapter refers to the graph
so it becomes vital for a student to have access to it. Never mind whether a
graph or diagram is really necessary. I hear you on the intelligent sifting
front but a student is free to sift as he deems fit. Why load book producers
even more?

I am more of an ideas person so language is crucial for me when
understanding new concepts. I have not really used diagrams too much except
when studying geometry.
Pranav 


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