[Nfb-science] methods for succeeding in organic chemistry

[Dr. Denise M Robinson]

Aleeha

Open this link and read the article--it will take you to links where you
can order 3-D objects that will make this class come alive
<goog_1847101631>Biology, Chemistry-The Sciences for the
Blind<http://www.yourtechvision.com/content/biology-chemistry-sciences-blind>Good
luck
Denise

On Fri, Jun 15, 2012 at 4:22 AM, Cary Supalo <cas380 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Aleeha,
> I describe what I call a 2-dimensional organic chemistry drawing kit in
> the Fall/Winter issue of Future Reflections.
> There you use a piece of poser board covered with felt. You then make a
> big felt board using circles as carbons, and rectangles as bonds. You can
> then print and Braille label some circles to indicate N, S, O, etc. I also
> created a pentagon shape to be used as a wild card item that does not come
> up much.
> I also used pie wedged shape pieces to indicate stereo chemistry. I had
> the felt gro on the back if it was above the page, and on both sides if it
> was below the plain of the page.
> Also, Flynn Scientific has many molecule kits that are tactile that can
> help you out.
> Further, I am not aware of a program like Chem Draw that is accessible.
> How I used that interface was with a sighted person.
> It is not truly independence, but since I decided what was drawn,
> intellectually it was.
> Hope this helps.
> Cary Supalo
> At 09:52 PM 6/14/2012, you wrote:
>
>> Hello all,
>>     This fall, I will be a sophomore in college and will be taking
>> organic chemistry. Little did I know when I started this adventure,
>> how visual organic chemistry is. I am wondering: what methods did you
>> use to represent structures and other visual concepts in this class?
>> Did you have a braille book with tactile images or did you use some
>> other method? Also, is there a program that is accessible that is
>> similar to ChemDraw in functionality? What resources are available
>> that you know of for students taking organic chemistry who are blind?
>> I have light  perception and no useable vision. Any suggestions you
>> have would be greatly appreciated.
>> Thanks in advance,
>> Aleeha Dudley
>>
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