[Nfb-science] Math and Physics

[Marko Mikulin]

Hi all,

do anyone have any experience with using screen reader NVDA, MathType
6.9 (with accessability features)
http://www.dessci.com/en/products/mathtype/
and MathPlayer?

I read on the web page that the accessability has been improved, but I
didn't test the application yet. So any shared experiences will be
much appritiated.

Thanks.

Marko Mikulin


On 11/17/15, Luís Fernando N. Fernandez via Nfb-science
<nfb-science at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi Chelsea and all!
>
> We have tried this alternative, I mean, a human reader read the books to me.
>
> However, that did not work very well.
> firstly, it is not easy here in Brazil to find a person who reads English
> well, have the knowledge of the physical symbolism and mathematics in the
> books and, above all, that this person has time to do this work.
> In addition, there are many books to be read during the Ph.D.
> yes, I am in Brazil. yes, may you introduce me to this professor?
>
> Thanks in advance!
> Luís Fernando.
>
>
>
>
> Luís Fernando N. Fernandez, MSc
> Analista de Processamento de Alto Desempenho
> Centro Nacional de Supercomputação - UFRGS
> +55 (51) 3308-3533, 9275-7568
> -----Mensagem Original-----
> From: Chelsea Cook via Nfb-science
> Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 2:32 PM
> To: nfb-science at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Chelsea Cook
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-science] Math and Physics
>
> Hi All,
>
> I recently graduated with a BS in Physics and am now in the first year of an
>
> MS/PHD program, so this certainly can be done, as illustrated by others on
> here. I want to add my small tips to the pile and invite people to contact
> me off-list with any more questions/advice-seeking. But back to how I deal
> with equations.
>
> I agree that the Perkins Brailler is one of the better ways for doing long
> math equations. I also agree that it is too impractical for most
> classroom-type situations. So over the years, I’ve gotten away with doing
> things on a Braille notetaker. Sometimes this involves substituting longer
> expressions for ones you already know, or rearranging terms in different
> ways so that they are slightly easier to write down. this is just my way of
>
> doing it, and I fully admit that using a note taker may become less
> efficient as I move forward in my PHD program.
>
> Maria, what level are you at with physics? I hate to give this advice,
> because I hated hearing it as an undergrad, but sometimes methods don’t
> present themselves unless you have a direct problem to solve. All this will
>
> come in time, but I’m happy to support you on your journey.
>
> Lu, Great to hear you are pursuing a PHD as well. Audio has never been my
> primary medium for physics material;I’m very partial to Braille, but can
> understand why you may not be. If you are already used to RFBD books,
> though, finding a human reader in your classes or department may be the best
>
> thing to do. I know this is not ideal, but hopefully others will have
> suggestions.
>
> You mentioned that you are in Brazil? I don’t know much about that country,
>
> but have a professor here who is from there and may be willing to talk to
> you. Would you be interested in an introduction?
>
> Chelsea
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