[NFBCS] LaTeX on Windows + Accessible Math Resources for Returning CS Student

[Purvi Contractor]

Hi,

The R Markdown file using RStudio can be used for typesetting LaTeX. 
Initially, set the file to render as HTML, so either JAWS or NVDA can 
read the equations. After editing the R Markdown file, set the file to 
render as a PDF.

As for studying calculus, one strategy is prompt an AI to explain a few 
examples for a specified topic.



Thanks,
Purvi

On 5/28/2025 12:50 AM, Lanie Molinar Carmelo via NFBCS wrote:
> Hi all,
> Longtime member, first-time poster here. I’m excited (and a little 
> nervous) to be returning to school and hoping some of you might have 
> advice.
> I was recently accepted into Colorado Christian University Online to 
> pursue a B.S. in Computer Science. This is my third attempt at 
> college, as I’ve had to withdraw previously due to chronic illnesses.
> 1. LaTeX on Windows
> I’ve started learning LaTeX and find it a more accessible way to write 
> papers—especially when paired with Zotero—even though my current 
> assignments aren’t technical. I’m testing different editors for 
> accessibility and Zotero integration. My main machine is a Windows 11 
> Pro mini PC, and I also have a Raspberry Pi running Arch Linux ARM.
> So far, I’ve tried Overleaf, VS Code with LaTeX Workshop, and briefly 
> TeXnicCenter. I like Overleaf, but wish its PDF viewer were more 
> accessible. Both JAWS and NVDA repeat parts of lines when navigating 
> the editor.
> Question: What LaTeX editors do you use on Windows, and how accessible 
> are they?
> 2. Relearning College-Level Math
> I’ll be starting math and CS courses early next year, beginning with 
> calculus. It’s been a long time since high school, and chronic illness 
> has affected my memory and cognition.
> Question: Can anyone recommend accessible resources for brushing up on 
> math?
> I’ll be doing everything online. I used to use a Perkins Brailler for 
> math, but arthritis or lupus (still being diagnosed) makes that 
> painful now.
> Any tips for doing math, science, or programming fully online would be 
> greatly appreciated.
> Thanks in advance, and apologies for the long post!
> Best,
> Lanie
>
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