[Blindmath] Issues with electronic math files and screen readers/braille displays

[Patricia Balassone]

I enjoy reading posts from the BlindMath listserve, although I admit I don’t understand a lot of what is discussed. That being said, I’m looking for some input as to the difficulties encountered when creating an electronic math document that can be understood with screen readers and braille displays. Beginning in 2014, the state assessment tests that our high school students are required to take will only be available via computer-generated programs. I will be talking with some of the people who are responsible for creating the programs to administer these tests and I want to use this opportunity to help make them aware of the issues specific to braille readers. I realize I may be asking for a lot of information, so it might be easier to have conversations offlist.
Thank you for any help you can give,
Patricia Balassone
VI parapro
Sexton High School
Lansing MI USA
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