[Athen] ALEKS math program

[Robert Beach]

Thanks.  I'm not on that list, but I think my director is.


Robert Lee Beach
Assistive Technology Specialist
Kansas City Kansas Community College
7250 State Avenue
Kansas City, KS  66112
Phone: 913-288-7671
Fax: 913-288-7678
E-Mail: rbeach at kckcc.edu

From: athen-bounces at athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces at athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Melanie Thornton
Sent: Monday, April 12, 2010 10:49 AM
To: Access Technology Higher Education Network
Subject: Re: [Athen] ALEKS math program

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<mailto:rbeach at kckcc.edu>> wrote:
Hi all,

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.

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

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Hi to All,



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.



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?



Thanks for your time and assistance.
<end snip>

Thanks.

Robert Lee Beach
Assistive Technology Specialist
Kansas City Kansas Community College
7250 State Avenue
Kansas City, KS  66112
Phone: 913-288-7671
Fax: 913-288-7678
E-Mail: rbeach at kckcc.edu<mailto:rbeach at kckcc.edu>


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