[Trainer-talk] Math Tutor

[Anita Adkins]

Hello,

As a blind Math student, I would want a Braille display also involved, if 
possible. If using it, I would use uncontracted Braille, just as I do when 
creating HTML or other computer programs. Also, in my college Algebra 
course, we used Excel. So make sure the student is familiar with JAWS 
commands with Excel, such as how to read the row and title, how to move 
around, etc. You may even want to do this prep work for other types of 
tables, such as those on the Internet. BTW, check out the Help tutorials in 
the JAWS help menu for how to work with Excel and how to work in tables. In 
addition, you may want some form of raised line drawing board, probably both 
of the ones I know about. One is available for about $14 at 
www.braillebookstore.com and one can draw on it and then feel the picture 
without flipping the page. Also, best of all, it uses regular print paper. I 
think it might be in the toy department, but I cannot remember without 
checking. However, there is a search form where you can type in drawing 
board or something like that. The other type is the rubber backing on the 
board that uses the thin, easily wrinkled sheets. It is also called a raised 
line drawing board, and I am pretty sure APH sells it. It may actually have 
the word kit after it since it also comes with paper, I think. Finally, when 
tactile drawwings do not need to be made by the student and can be prepared 
ahead of time, a great program is called Quick Tac, where 4.0, the beta 
version is free.
http://www.duxburysystems.com/tgd.asp?choice=quick
One can create tactile diagrams and then Braille them using a Juliet or 
other embosser that allows for Brailling pictures. I've found it best to 
Braille from within the program rather than bringing up the picture in 
Duxbury. Note I was not able to independently create the picture; I did need 
sighted assistance for doing this. The person draws using the mouse. The 
resulting Braille embossed image turns out wonderful.
And, don't forget APH already sells many Math kits with tactile objects, 
such as shapes and the like and also graphs, such as those coordinate grids 
for Geometry already embossed.
Just FYI. Anita

-----Original Message----- 
From: Kerryann Ifill
Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2012 10:01 PM
To: 'List for teachers and trainers of adaptive technology'
Subject: [Trainer-talk] Math Tutor

Good evening list,

I have to meet with a math tutor next week to discuss assistive technology
and it6s use with blind students. Primarily JFW that is.
Does anyone have any suggestions/material which I could share?
Math intimidates me to be honest, so any information would be useful.

Regards
Kerryann Ifill

-----Original Message-----
From: Trainer-talk [mailto:trainer-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
David Andrews
Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2012 1:24 PM
To: nfb-talk at nfbnet.org; blindtlk at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Trainer-talk] Meteorology Question

I have been sent the following question.  Please respond to Jeanne
Anderson JScheira at aol.com
directly as she is not subscribed to this list.

Hello,
>> I currently have a student in high school who has future plans of
going into Meteorology. He is a bright young man and has a strong
passion for weather. He has minimal usable vision therefore is unable
to read visual information such as radar. He uses Braille and
assistive technology very well.
>>
>> Is there any technology that anyone is familiar with for reading
radar for individuals who are visually impaired?
>>
>> Thank you in advance for any input!
>>
>> Jeanne Anderson

Jeanne Anderson JScheira at aol.com


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