[BlindMath] Newly blind student learning to code using VScode

[rjaquiss at earthlink.net]

Hello:

     I have two pieces of advice:
1. I would strongly suggest not trying to use VScode. The simpler the
editor, the better.
For a beginner, Notepad and then Notepad++ will work fine.
2. This may seem odd, but I would also equip the student with a braille
display. I presume the student does not know braille. The purpose of the
braille display is to show indents. Since indented lines are part of
Python's syntax, the student can feel when a block is indented. 
Hope this makes sense.

Regards,
Robert



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From: BlindMath <blindmath-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Carpenter, Anne
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Subject: [BlindMath] Newly blind student learning to code using VScode

Hi,
We have a newly blind student using jaws to learn Python with VScode.
Is there a beginner's book or manual for them to learn how use JAWS to code?
Right now, they are frustrated and confused.
They are not very proficient with JAWS.
We would like to help them get started before classes begin.
Thank you,
Anne Carpenter
Coordinator, Assistive Technology Services The Evergreen State College
Library 2312
2700 Evergreen Parkway SE
Olympia, WA 98505
(360) 867-6090
carpenta at evergreen.edu<mailto:carpenta at evergreen.edu>
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