[Nfb-science] Project Lead the Way

[Mike Freeman]

I know you don't want to hear this, but ... I think the student's best bet
is to use a human assistant (lab assistant, reader/amanuensis) since I know
of no way to convey autocad information via speech or refreshable Braille
display, let alone control the software with a keyboard.

Mike


-----Original Message-----
From: Nfb-science [mailto:nfb-science-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sara
Larkin
Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2014 7:35 AM
To: nfb-science at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Nfb-science] Project Lead the Way

We have a student in Iowa who would like to take Project Lead the Way
classes.  This student has no vision and there is concern about the
accessibility of AutoCad software, etc. for this student.  He would not be
able to use a mouse since he does not have vision.  Is there any way for the
student to use keyboard commands and be able to use the software without
being able to see the screen?  Does anyone else out there have students who
have participated in this program and if so, to what extent?  Are there any
engineers out there with no vision who would have any advice here?  I have
been in contact with Project Lead the Way and AutoCad, but am not getting
much for answers.  Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Sara


Sara Larkin
Math Consultant
Iowa Educational Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired
1002 G Avenue
Vinton, IA 52349

(319)472-5221 ext.1119
1-800-645-4579
FAX: (319)472-4371

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