[NFB-Science] An approach to increasing chemistry accessibility

[Emily Schlenker]

Joke? I think we should be taken seriously as blind chemistry students, and this is not it.

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> On Jun 15, 2021, at 8:22 AM, Patrick Johnson via NFB-Science <nfb-science at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Came across the following article  on a ham radio list.
> 
> News in Assistive Technology
> Researchers Create Edible Candy to Make Chemistry Accessible for Blind Students
> 
> Photo of various candies used to model molecular structures for the
> study of chemistry.
> 
> Researchers found a new way to make science, chemistry in particular,
> accessible for blind students. They created edible and non-edible
> gummy versions of molecules that allows students to see with their
> tongues. While many science texts contain stunning imagery of
> complicated molecular structures, students with visual impairments
> miss out on the details provided in the images. In the study,
> participants could identify the molecules with an accuracy greater
> than 85 percent, and some 41 percent of participants were able to
> remember the structure if they felt it in their mouth rather just
> feeling it with their hand. The tongue has the ability to examine the
> intricacies of a molecule, allowing the brain to create a visual
> picture. Even though it will take time for these to be available for
> students, this research has already demonstrated the ability to reduce
> barriers for students who are blind or visually impaired who want to
> study chemistry. You can learn more at:
> https://assistivetechnologyblog.com/2021/06/researchers-create-edible-candy-to-make-chemistry-accessible-for-blind-students.html.
> 
> Patrick
> 
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