[Athen] ALEKS math program
Melanie Thornton
mpthornton at ualr.edu
Mon Apr 12 08:49:09 PDT 2010
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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> 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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