[Pibe-division] Braille math in college

[Judi Piscitello]

Hi Kathy,
My husband is blind and has worked as a Disability Support Services
(DSS) Coordinator at a local community college.  When he was in college,
there were no braille math books available, but now if your student goes
to the right college there is a better chance.  Here in New York State,
for example, we have Chapter 219 of the laws of 2003 (see attached),
sponsored by Governor Patterson while he was still a Senator.  There is
a national listserv for DSS folks that helps them obtain textbooks in
alternative formats (including braille) in a timely manner.  It may take
a little research to locate the college with the best braille support
that also has the program of study in which the student is interested,
but it may be worth the extra effort.  Advocating for braille really is
the best way to go for a braille reader studying math.  "Go get 'em,"
and Good luck!

- Judi Piscitello, TVI, COMS
Jpiscite at mail.nysed.gov 
Assistant, Training of Special Educators
NYSSchoolfor the Blind Outreach Department
2A Richmond Avenue
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 343-5384 ext. 427
FAX (585) 343-0652                                       
http://www.vesid.nysed.gov/specialed/nyssb/outreach.html  
“The most important thing in this life is helping others to win, even
if that means slowing down and changing our own race.” – Author Unknown
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