[NABS-L] Returning Student Seeking Advice on LaTeX and Accessible Math Resources

[Lanie Molinar Carmelo]

Hi everyone,
I’m a returning student and longtime list subscriber, but this is my first time posting. I was recently accepted into Colorado Christian University Online to pursue a B.S. in Computer Science. This is my third attempt at college, as I’ve had to withdraw in the past due to chronic illnesses—but I’m excited to be back and determined to make it work.
I’m reaching out with two questions and would really appreciate any advice or shared experiences:
1. LaTeX on Windows
I’ve started learning LaTeX and find it a more accessible way to write papers—especially when paired with Zotero—even though my current assignments aren’t technical. I’m testing different editors for accessibility and Zotero integration. My main machine runs Windows 11 Pro, and I also have a Raspberry Pi with Arch Linux ARM.
So far, I’ve tried Overleaf, VS Code with LaTeX Workshop, and briefly TeXnicCenter. I like Overleaf, but wish its PDF viewer were more accessible. Both JAWS and NVDA repeat parts of lines when navigating the editor.
Question: What LaTeX editors do you use on Windows, and how accessible have you found them?
2. Brushing Up on Math
I’ll be starting with calculus early next year, and it’s been a long time since I last studied math. Chronic illness has also affected my memory and cognition, so I’m looking for accessible ways to relearn foundational concepts.
Question: Can anyone recommend accessible resources for relearning math—especially for someone doing everything online?
I used to use a Perkins Brailler for math, but arthritis or lupus (still being diagnosed) makes that painful now.
Any tips for doing math, science, or programming fully online would be incredibly helpful.
Thanks so much in advance, and I’m looking forward to connecting with more of you!
Best,
Lanie

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Lanie Molinar Carmelo
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