[Nfb-science] reading equations

[Mike Freeman]

Amy: 
I am sure that you will get many helpful answers although, as you say, you'd probably do better on a mathematics -oriented list. If you are truly interested in accurate answers, I'd suggest that you subscribe to the math list on NFB-net. For the life of me, I can't fathom why people are so reluctant to subscribe to lists, especially if they need information. 
That being said, might I suggest that the easy solution is to use a human reader rather than mess around trying to set up multiple software packages to work together. I know this is unfashionable these days but a human reader is often quicker and simpler than trying to coax recalcitrant software to behave. 
Just a thought. 

Mike Freeman


On May 15, 2013, at 13:10, "Amy Bower" <abower at whoi.edu> wrote:

> Hi All - I'm guessing this question would be better posted to the blind math
> list serve, but I don't belong to that and I'm hoping some of you will know
> how to direct me. I apologize in advance if the question has been covered
> recently or is common knowledge (except to me).
> 
> 
> 
> I read some information on the Creative Designs web site about accessible
> math, and I got the impression that is possible for math equations to be
> read accurately by a screen reader. I'm hoping someone can direct me to a
> simple primer on how to set everything up to do this. For example, I have a
> MS Word 2010 document in which the author has inserted many equations using
> Microsoft Equation Editor, which I think is Mathtype. Do I just save this
> document as a .xml file? And then what?  I downloaded MathPlay, which seems
> to be a necessary component, but I don't get  how this all plays together
> with Jaws (the screen reader I'm using). A step-by-step list of what to do
> would be most appreciated.
> 
> 
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Amy B. 
> 
> 
> 
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