<html class="apple-mail-supports-explicit-dark-mode"><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div dir="ltr"></div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr">Hello,</div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Do others have any thoughts about the viability of using the Dot Pad X, Monarch, or Desmos when a graphing calculator is needed? I believe the next update of the Monarch will improve its functionality in this area, which I'd say is fairly good at the moment. I haven't tried the Dot Pad X yet.</div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">If I remember correctly, some of the AFB researchers have excellent workflows for R. That might be beneficial for anyone considering statistics to inquire about.</div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Best,</div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Avery</div></div><div dir="ltr"><br>On Aug 17, 2026, at 3:15\u202fPM, Bella Teta <b.teta2005@gmail.com> wrote:<br><br></div><div dir="ltr">\ufeff<div dir="ltr">Thank you for your response. Your feedback is insightful, and it is helpful as I continue to use accessible lab equipment moving forward. Similarly, I have used R for a Biostatistics course which was mostly accessible, and I utilize a TI- 84 graphing calculator for math. It would be great to hear additional input from others regarding these topics. <div><span style="background-color:transparent"><br></span></div><div><span style="background-color:transparent"><br></span></div><div><span style="background-color:transparent"><br></span></div><div><span style="background-color:transparent">Sincerely,</span></div><div><span style="background-color:transparent"><br></span></div><div><span style="background-color:transparent"><br></span></div><div><span style="background-color:transparent">Bella Teta </span></div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Mon, Aug 17, 2026 at 10:21\u202fAM avery ingram <<a href="mailto:avery8ingram@gmail.com">avery8ingram@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">Hello,<br>
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This seems like an excellent project! I've thought about doing something similar for graphics and math workflows.<br>
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I have a Bachelor's in Biochemistry and Biophysics, and have taken many lab classes, but I sadly do not have much knowledge about accessible lab equipment. I believe the Talking LabQuest has been improved since the time I used it, but I found there was too much of a lag reading values for me to know when to close the buret at the exact right moment during titrations. This experience led me to rely on an assistant to act as my eyes, rather than accessible equipment. There also seemed to be a lack of available options for more advanced lab courses. I believe some exercise ergometers that were not built for blind people can deliver data to a computer, so perhaps that could work for some tasks. As technology is improving, it would be fantastic if we could rely on it more in lab settings.<br>
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Do you have any favorite accessible tools? If you would like to connect,<br>
<a href="mailto:avery8ingram@gmail.com" target="_blank">avery8ingram@gmail.com</a><br>
is my email address. I hope others have more knowledge about this. Best of luck to you in your goals and classes.<br>
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Best,<br>
<br>
Avery<br>
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On Aug 17, 2026, at 5:02\u202fAM, Bella Teta via NFB-Science <<a href="mailto:nfb-science@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">nfb-science@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<br>
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\ufeffHello everyone,<br>
<br>
I hope you all are doing well.<br>
<br>
I wanted to spark some discussion around accessible lab equipment. As a<br>
third-year biology student, I am passionate about finding accessible lab<br>
equipment that empowers independence in the laboratory as a blind student.<br>
In my experience, I have used the Talking LabQuest from Independence<br>
Science, which has been incredibly helpful in some experiments, especially<br>
in a chemistry lab that utilizes pH scales, temperature sensors, among<br>
other measurement tools.<br>
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I am on a quest to explore other accessible lab equipment that has worked<br>
for others, with the goal of creating a master list that can expand as new<br>
accessible technology comes about. I would love to hear how others have<br>
navigated laboratory spaces as a blind person and used accessible equipment<br>
in pursuit of independence.<br>
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<br>
<br>
Warm regards,<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
Bella Teta<br>
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