[BlindMath] Math Not Accessible In Gemini

[Diego Vicioso]

Hi:

This is an issue with the gemini frontend. If you want to avoid this, there are custom clients out there that allow you to use multiple models, including gemini, with full accessibility. The one I use for this called librechat. https://www.librechat.ai/

Note that setting this up will require some technical know-how, but in my experience, it's definitely worth the effort. 

Diego Vicioso.

> On Jan 14, 2026, at 7:59 AM, Bhavya shah via BlindMath <blindmath at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I like using Gemini to deepen my understanding of Math and CS topics.
> However, in its responses, equations, variables, and other mathematical
> content is often rendered in a way that NVDA doesn’t pick up on.
> 
> 
> 
> For instance: “v sub w when  is a center word.” Notice how between “when”
> and “is” there is an extra space. Here, there almost certainly is a “w”
> there that my screen reader is missing. Often, entire equations are
> inaccessible. This occurs on both Chrome and Firefox.
> 
> 
> 
> To address this, I’ve tried adding system prompts/memories/personal context
> to Gemini about my preference for plain text for all Math content; yet,
> Gemini 3 Pro/Thinking continues to occasionally forget.
> 
> 
> 
> Have you experienced this issue? Do you have any advice on making Gemini
> output Math that is always accessible, whether it be plain text or Math ML?
> I’d be grateful for all your inputs.
> 
> 
> 
> With warm regards,
> 
> Bhavya Shah
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