[NABS-L] Best way to access and create circuits for computer science classes

Emily Schlenker eschlenker at cox.net
Thu Jun 27 16:13:20 UTC 2019


Thank you so much, Edgar! You are bringing up things that I have also been thinking about, and I think that these are probably the best options.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 27, 2019, at 10:19 AM, Edgar Lozano via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Emily,
> 
> I recently graduated, and I took classes in Computer Science and
> Electrical Engineering. The tool that I recommend is the Draftsman
> from APH. My professors drew circuit schematics for me. I eventually
> learned how to draw them on my own, and I demonstrated my work in that
> fashion for homework assignments, quizzes, and tests. I also had to
> become somewhat familiar with numbers, imaginary numbers, upper case
> letters, and a few other raised print symbols because I never really
> found a way to label my schematics in braille on the fly. Fortunately,
> if the curriculum is only Computer Science, I don't believe complex
> circuits are something that the student will have to worry about.
> Also, I would request 1:1 time with my professors if there were
> drawings that involved more than just the essential raised print
> symbols I learned. Then, the professor would just emboss Braille
> labels (since we had access to an embosser) and stick them on the
> drawings for me to evaluate. The particular courses that might yield
> some concern in Computer Science because of the drawings are courses
> on Computer Architecture and Digital Logic. If it's a Computer Science
> and Engineering curriculum, the student might have to worry more about
> challenging circuit drawings. If it's a full-fledged electrical
> Engineering curriculum, there will definitely have to be some planning
> ahead for what might arise. Not only with circuit drawings, but also
> with dealing with physical hardware. I hope this was somewhat helpful.
> 
> Edgar
> 
> 
>> On 6/26/19, David Andrews via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> I can't remember, but I think you have posted to some of our other
>> lists.  If not, try nfbcs and nfb-science. All lists are at
>> www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ and I know there are a couple blind
>> electrical engineers on those lists.
>> 
>> Dave
>> 
>> At 11:20 AM 6/26/2019, you wrote:
>>> Hi, students! I work in academic accommodations and accessibility at
>>> my university, and we will have a student in the fall who is blind
>>> and is studying computer science. We are trying to figure out some
>>> ways to make the reading and creating of complex circuits accessible
>>> either through tactile means or on the computer with a screen
>>> reader. Does anyone have any suggestions or experiences in this area?
>>> Thank you so much.
>>> Emily Schlenker
>>> 316-644-4227
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
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