[NABS-L] Virtual Audio Lessons for Mathematics

[Bhavya shah]

Dear NABS family,

I am Bhavya Shah, a blind mathematics enthusiast and a student at
Stanford University. I am currently working on Math By Ear, a virtual
audio lesson series teaching Math to blind and visually impaired
school students.

While many of us recently enjoyed the incredible virtual convention,
something blind students often don't get to enjoy is Math. Whether it
is graphs and figures, absence of Nemeth Braille and Math ML material,
all too often are we confronted with artificial barriers to an
accessible Math education. As someone who has faced and overcome these
challenges first-hand, I am trying to bridge this gap through Math By
Ear.

As part of Math By Ear, I am creating free audio lessons teaching Math
- concepts, logic, practice questions and everything in between - for
blind students to access online at their own pace, at their own
convenience. I am delighted to share that audio lessons covering the
entirety of Linear Equations in One Variable are now up at
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWw5teCwHdlCEvGuz5f8kTaCr_Td6Ntt5.

Whether you are a middle/secondary/high school blind student yourself
or are an ally of one, I would love to hear your feedback on Math By
Ear. Do you think something isn't working and needs to change? Is
there a specific chapter I should cover next? Do you have any
questions or concerns about this project? Comments, criticisms and
compliments are always welcome! As a blind student lucky to have
discovered the beauty of mathematics, this is my attempt at giving
back.

Best Regards,
Bhavya Shah
Stanford University | Class of 2024