[nabs-l] Math courses tips and accomodations

Arielle Silverman arielle71 at gmail.com
Wed Jan 25 04:25:14 UTC 2012


Hi Jonathan,
I'd like to try and help you but it'd be good if I had a little more
information about the technology you use. Do you use a computer? Is it
a PC or a Mac? Do you use any kind of Braille notetaker like a Pac
Mate or Braille Note?
I am asking because many of these devices have good accessible
calculators, so if you have one you can use the calculator that's
built into that device. Also if you have a Braille notetaker with a
Braille display, you can do homework assignments on that device and be
able to see your work in Braille.
Also does your school have any kind of facility for producing Braille
copies of textbooks? If so, now would be a good time to try and get
the titles of any assigned textbooks and arrange for them to be
Brailled. If your school doesn't have Braille production facilities,
there are other ways to access the text including requesting it in
Braille from another service, using E-text or using an audio version
of your text. You can also work with a reader. All these options have
their own advantages and disadvantages. My recommendations will depend
on what resources you have currently.
Best,
Arielle

On 1/23/12, jonathan franks <franks.jonathan13 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello, I know I am getting a little ahead of myself, but I am planning
> on taking  elementary algebra during the summer. I am a completely
> blind college student, and I was wondering if the people on this list
> serve could share their experiences as well as what they used to pass
> the class ( i.e tutors, talking calculators and whatever else you
> used). I am trying to get an idea of what I should expect and what I
> need tod o in order to pass the classl. Any help would be greatly
> appreciated. Take care all.
>
> Jonathan
>
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