[Blindmath] using Braille for math

[Aqil Sajjad]

On a slightly tangential note, how good are Nemeth and United english 
braille when it comes to special symbols that might arise in advance Math or 
physics? Say at the college senior or graduate level?

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joshua Hori via Blindmath" <blindmath at nfbnet.org>
To: "Blind Math list for those interested in mathematics" 
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Cc: "Joshua Hori" <jhori at ucdavis.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2016 8:24 PM
Subject: Re: [Blindmath] using Braille for math


> Mathematica requires screenreader users to use the command line. I believe 
> I may have contact information for the blind student I was talking to who 
> has had success using it. I'll see if I can get him to come post in the 
> listserv about his experiences.
>
> Joshua
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Blindmath [mailto:blindmath-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
> Santiago Velasquez via Blindmath
> Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2016 5:13 PM
> To: Blind Math list for those interested in mathematics 
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> Cc: Santiago Velasquez <zanty410 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Blindmath] using Braille for math
>
> For visualisation a spreadsheet works. However, as the matrices get larger 
> this solution is not as convenient any more.
>
> for learning how to manipulate matrices braille and a spreadsheet works 
> fine. However, if you want to pursue a degree in the STEM fields look at 
> Matlab
>
> Let me make something very clear. Matlab is an extremely powerful tool. 
> However, do not use it before learning the theory. because then you will 
> not know how the results are obtain.
>
> I am currently studying electrical engineering and a refreshable braille 
> display plus a mac book pro and latex are a  great combination. Matlab is 
> also in the mix.
>
> You could also use Matlab as a notepad and export your work in a range of 
> formats including HTML. I have not used the exporting feature much, but 
> this is a very powerful tool.
>
> Look at Mathematica as well. I don’t have much experience with it, since 
> it doesn’t seem to be accessible when used with Voice Over on the Mac.
>
> Both pieces of software mentioned above are cross platform, so if you use 
> Windows you should not have any issues. I don’t know how they work with 
> Jaws though.
>
>
>
>
>
>> On 1 Sep 2016, at 9:52 AM, Pranav Lal via Blindmath 
>> <blindmath at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> For matrices, use a spreadsheet to spatially align numbers into rows
>> and columns.
>>
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