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Increasing the participation of people with disabilities in computing fields
Increasing the participation of people with disabilities in computing fields

Blindness

How does a student who is blind learn to navigate around campus?

Orientation and mobility (O & M) specialists work with individuals with visual impairments to help them learn how to safely navigate their environment. On a postsecondary campus, an O & M specialist could help an individual plan campus routes, apply techniques for safe indoor and outdoor mobility, and analyze intersections and traffic patterns. These services are typically available through state agencies that coordinate services for people who are blind.

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Are there screen readers that can read math equations?

Yes. Screen readers are computer applications that聽read aloud text, menus, and dialogues that appear on a computer screen. They are聽commonly used by students who are blind. A related application the text reader is commonly used by students with learning disabilities and other non-visual print disabilities. However, they do not provide the same level of access to items like menus and dialogues that screen readers do.

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National Center for Blind Youth in Science: A Promising Practice in Creating a Web Portal

The web portal is designed to provide educators, parents and students (who are themselves blind or otherwise visually impaired) the tools and knowledge they need to overcome barriers related to accessing science curriculum and labs. Created by the , the goals of the NCBYS are comprised of the following items:

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What is the DAISY Modular Math Extension?

DAISY, which stands for Digital Accessible Information System, is a standard markup language used in creating accessible digital talking books. The standard allows users with print disabilities to efficiently navigate and access book content.

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Are there guidelines for creating accessible math?

Yes. is the guideline adopted by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) for the presentation of math content on the web. MathML was specifically created as a