[NABS-L] Suggestions for Algebra and Science Class

[Laura Lanning]

Ahbee,

Thanks for your email.  I also work at a small private university with
students with disabilities.  There are different ways that universities can
get accessible books for students.  If you continue to need assistance or
suggestions, please feel free to contact me at llanning at smumn.edu.  Good
luck with your courses.


Laura

On Fri, Dec 4, 2020 at 12:22 PM Emily Schlenker via NABS-L <
nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Hi. It sounds like you are doing everything that you should do as a
> student to be prepared. I am somewhat concerned, because I really think you
> should speak with your college and explain to them that you are going to
> require additional resources. Having limited resources is not a reason for
> you to meet denied your materials. my question is, how do you function with
> math? Do you require braille or are you comfortable working only with a
> screen reader? You are entitled to the textbook that is being used by your
> peers, none of them would be expected to do the class without it.
> I am not sure this is what you want to hear, but it is the reality
> especially in math and science where access to materials can often mean
> passing or failing what are many times required classes. Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Dec 4, 2020, at 1:56 PM, Ahbee Orton via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
> >
> > Hi All,
> >
> > I am planning on taking college algebra class and an earth/environmental
> science class next semester. I have thought about a few options on how to
> get the materials in an accessible format for me to better understand but
> would like your thoughts and suggestions too. I have an embosser, an InTact
> drawing board and eraser with the special paper, and a sensational drawing
> board. I also have JAWS, MathType, and Duxury on my Windows computer. Are
> there specfic programs or other suggestions you may have to successfully
> make the math and science accessible? I am attending a small private
> college, where they have limited resources.
> > In addition, does anyone have a paper braille textbook with graphics
> and/or the kinds of material for these classes I could borrow?
> > Thank you.
> >
> > Blessings,
> > Ahbee
> >
> > Vice President, AABS
> > “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it
> is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is
> not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in
> evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always
> hopes, always perseveres.”
> > 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 NIV
> >
> >
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