[Athen] ALEKS math program

[Melanie Thornton]

Yes...we have tested it here and found it to be inaccessible.  A discussion
about this has been taking place on the DSSHE listserv.  If you are a
subscriber, check the archives for "a challenging situation".

Melanie

On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 9:53 AM, Robert Beach <rbeach at kckcc.edu> wrote:


>  Hi all,

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> Here is a question that was forwarded to me.  I think I already know the

> answer to this, but I’m hoping I’m wrong.

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> The program being used is ALEKS.  Have any of you had dealings with this

> program?

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> <snip>

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> Hi to All,

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> We likely will have a blind student in our developmental math program this

> fall.  We have been told that screen readers do not work on math programs

> because it does not know what to do with math symbols.  Our program is

> currently all on computer.  The program does include lectures etc. but am

> very uncertain about testing and some other issues.

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> If you have had any experience in this area I could really use some

> information and help.  Do you have any suggestion as to where I might look

> for assistance with this?

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> Thanks for your time and assistance.

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> Thanks.

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> Robert Lee Beach

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> Assistive Technology Specialist

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> Kansas City Kansas Community College

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> 7250 State Avenue

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> Kansas City, KS  66112

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> Phone: 913-288-7671

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> Fax: 913-288-7678

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> E-Mail: rbeach at kckcc.edu

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