[NFBCS] JAWS accessible course in Computer Networking with labs

[Amelia Pellicciotti]

Jessica and Patrick,
Depending upon the textbook being used, Cengage does give the students
an option to access Virtual Machines using NVDA and remote desktop.
this is what I have done for my courses through the Practice Labs
vendor.
Packet Tracer is somewhat accessible with Jaws.
As in, the student can independently add and configure devices independently.
However Patrick, if you have the opportunity to learn on real
equipment in-person, I would highly recommend taking that opportunity
where possible. While packet Tracer is mostly doable for us on
Windows, it won't be a very fun experience being visual.
You may also look into GNS3, it's another open source network
simulation tool that requires users to purchase and load a copy of the
Cisco OS in there for simulation. I have no idea if this is
accessible. Finances may be a concern, but I would suggest if you are
serious to look into purchasing refurbished switches and routers for a
home lab if you can. The CCNA exam uses 1900 series routers, and 2900
series switches. If you buy these peacemeal and research a reputable
seller, these can be a great edition a couple at a time.
Here is all that I have experienced in my courses, and I am sure
others will have more to add.
HTH!
Best Regards, Amelia Pellicciotti

On 1/24/24, Jessica Pitzer via NFBCS <nfbcs at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> testout is not accessible, cengage's real virtual machines labs are not
> accessible. the best I've found so far is cisco's netacad courses with
> packet tracer. I'm certified to teach CCNA 1 and 2 and this is what I used.
> I hope this helps.
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jan 24, 2024, at 12:04 PM, Patrick Johnson via NFBCS <nfbcs at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> Wendy,
>>
>> Bookshare has several promising networking textbooks.  I have skimed
>> through several.  I am hoping to find an online lab environment to
>> supplement with accessible labs.  I have taught with Cengage in the
>> past and will reach out to them and see what is available.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Patrick
>>
>>> On 1/24/24, Wendy Walker via NFBCS <nfbcs at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> I have taken a Networking class and my instructor  worked with the
>>> platform which in this case was Cengage to make it accessible. If you
>>> cannot work with the platform the class is being presented on, have
>>> you looked at Bookshare to see what Networking books they have?
>>>
>>> Best regards,
>>> Wendy Walker
>>>
>>>
>>>> On 1/24/24, Patrick Johnson via NFBCS <nfbcs at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> Group,
>>>>
>>>> Is anyone currently taking or has taken a course in computer
>>>> networking with labs?  I am being tasked with identifying an
>>>> alternative digital textbook or stand alone environment for a course
>>>> on network topology.  The course currently uses a digital text
>>>> published by JB Learning which appears to be completely inaccessible
>>>> to JAWS when I tried exploring it.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks for your thoughts and insights,
>>>> Patrick
>>>>
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