[Blindmath] alternative methods of learning college algebra

Tue Dec 15 04:40:14 UTC 2015

well for one, am absolutely fascinated by the responses and really
grateful for everyones input

I was perfectly sighted before but now I have no sight

for daily living skills I have been able to work on them and also each
day I work on things as eco location and what not

I do understand that these skills do take time to master as I have experienced

also for the math its not just a one time thing but something I would
love to pursue in the long run

as for now am open minded and I know I need to get an option that will
be practical for my situation

thanks to everyone for the information I have actually learned lots of
new and fascinating things.
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On 12/14/15, Steve Jacobson via Blindmath <blindmath at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Laura,
>
> By now, you have read numerous answers to this question, but I hope to come
> at this from a different perspective.  To give you my background, for
> whatever it is worth, I was born blind, majored in math many years ago, and
> have worked in Information Technology for a long time now.  My story is
> paralleled by a good number of people and is hardly unique, but I think it
> is relevant in that I try to limit my comments to things I have
> experienced.
>
> I do not know how much vision you had before you lost it, but I want to
> express my sympathy for the adjustments you are having to make.  It is
> important to note that there is more to being a math student than figuring
> out how to do math.  Perhaps you are already comfortable with traveling
> independently, cooking, doing household chores, and so forth, but if these
> are not things you have mastered yet as a blind person, it is well worth
> considering taking some time off to get some of those skills.  If you were
> to do that, learning some braille including some of what you would find
> useful for math could be a part of that experience.  Without knowing your
> personal story, I can say that in general, taking some time to get these
> skills will never be easier than before one gets into the job market, and
> it
> can enhance your chance of getting a job.  Are you looking to just get
> through a math requirement, or will your interests require multiple math
> classes?  The issue here is not whether it is possible to succeed in math
> without braille.  Rather, the question is what will maximize your chances
> to
> succeed.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Steve Jacobson
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Blindmath [mailto:blindmath-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Laura
> Etori via Blindmath
> Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2015 7:34 PM
> To: Blindmath at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Laura Etori <letori.etori6 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Blindmath] alternative methods of learning college algebra
>
> greetings everyone
>
> I am a college student and i am not proficient in braille. that is because
> i
> lost my sight recently.
>
> for my core curricular courses i am expected to take college algebra and
> since i do not know math braille i would love to get suggestions from all
> of
> you on how i can be able to go through my course using alternative methods.
>
> i am totally blind and eager to take up any suggestions.
>
> your input is highly appreciated and thanks a lot.
>
>
>
> --
> for it is Him who works in us, and works through us, and makes everything
> beautiful and marvelous in His time and splendour.
> Kind regards
> Laura Etori
>
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-- 
for it is Him who works in us, and works through us, and makes
everything beautiful and marvelous in His time and splendour.
Kind regards
Laura Etori