[nabs-l] College Math / Algebra with a reader

[Katie Wang]

Hi, Nathan,
  I think it is generally pretty difficult to get math textbooks in
braille for college, as they are extremely expensive. However, I was a
statistics major in undergrad and my school was able to provide me
braille materials for my math classes, so it is definitely worth
checking with your disability support office as well as the state
rehab agency to see if either of them would be willing to pay and get
the books transcribed. I would also suggest searching for the books
you need on RFB&D, as negotiating your schedule with a reader can be
annoying. They don't record too many math books, but I have seen a few
calculus books on their catalog. You may also want to think about how
to complete and turn in your work; I did my assignments in braille and
dictate it to a student scribe to write it in print, but maybe there
is a more efficient way to do this. You are welcome to email me
off-list if you have more questions. Hope this helps!
   Katie

On 1/3/10, Cindy Bennett <clb5590 at gmail.com> wrote:
> I have used a reader for college algebra and statistics and found it
> very helpful. You can email me off list if you would like.
> clb5590 at gmail.com
>
> Cindy
>
> On 1/3/10, Nathan Clark <troubleclark at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Dear Nabsters,
>>
>> I will be starting college in the fall and would like to correspond
>> with someone who had to primarily rely on a reader for math related
>> courses. I have been told it is very difficult to get Math college
>> textbooks in Braille so I believe my option is limited to a reader.
>>
>> I would appreciate any advice and would like to ask you some
>> questions, maybe off list.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Nathan
>>
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