[Nfb-science] Nfb-science Digest, Vol 102, Issue 6

[Adriana Ochoa]

Hi Anna,
I did general chemistry in college. I am completely blind. I will try,
to the best of my ability, to describe what my chemistry professors,
assistants and myself did with all aspects of general chemistry.
First off, anything that includes math is difficult especially with
all the movement and cancelation of numbers and units. For some
equations, several ways of doing them is possible (in general),
therefore, you have to learn them and figure out which is easier for
you. You will also have to figure out your own shortcuts, something
that I did along with my professors and assistants. For the most part,
as long as it gets you the correct answer, you understand the
concept/technique and it's doable for you, it should be ok.
Having an assistant for lectures is also extremely helpful! I had an
assistant for organic and biochemistry sit with me in lecture so they
could draw and explain visual aspects of lectures for me. During
general chemistry, I had an assistant who would read the online
homework for me because the system was not compatible with jaws. These
assistants also helped as tutors which was extremely helpful for those
hurried lectures. Additionally, I had assistants in all of my
chemistry labs who explained, described, and helped with the physical
work I would do.
Finally, I utilized magnets and regular marker boards, a drawing board
wich consisted of plastic sheets of paper that when drawn on would
raise the lines. Chemistry is all about creativity. I could tell you
exactly what I did and I really hope it helps. However, it will really
just be a little push into creativity because you will have to find
what works for you!. If you have any further or more specific
questions don't hesitate to ask! I love science, especially chemistry!
It really helped me to learn a lot scientifically and as a person. It
was the life changing course of my college career!
Best regards,
Adriana Ochoa

On 1/27/15, nfb-science-request at nfbnet.org
<nfb-science-request at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Send Nfb-science mailing list submissions to
> 	nfb-science at nfbnet.org
>
> To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit
> 	http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-science_nfbnet.org
> or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to
> 	nfb-science-request at nfbnet.org
>
> You can reach the person managing the list at
> 	nfb-science-owner at nfbnet.org
>
> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific
> than "Re: Contents of Nfb-science digest..."
>
>
> Today's Topics:
>
>    1. Chemistry (Anna Givens)
>
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Message: 1
> Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2015 01:49:47 -0700
> From: Anna Givens <annajee82 at gmail.com>
> To: nfb-science at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Nfb-science] Chemistry
> Message-ID: <8E0F043A-7494-44A0-A2E3-4BC984061E89 at gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain;	charset=us-ascii
>
> I want to know how you worked the problems in general chemistry classes in
> college.
> I'm new to being a blind science student and need to hear from y'all
> please.
> I really don't have time to learn a whole seperate program or anything to
> use. So what can I do? What is most effective and effecient.
> Any help would be so much appreciated.
>
> Anna E Givens
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Subject: Digest Footer
>
> _______________________________________________
> Nfb-science mailing list
> Nfb-science at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-science_nfbnet.org
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> End of Nfb-science Digest, Vol 102, Issue 6
> *******************************************
>