[Athen] tactile astronomy resources

[Wink Harner]

Hi all ATHEN-ites 

 

We need resources for a student who is significantly VI who needs some
tactile resources for an intro astronomy class.

 

The lab portion of the class covers the northern hemisphere winter/spring
seasons; the lecture portion of the class covers the whole sky. We have an
astronomy dome lab for observation. 

 

We expect to be able to do raised line printing for some of the handouts &
charts. The instructor(s) have provided all materials in PDF format which
our adaptive lab can either enlarge w/contrast or produce raised-line
charts. Student is a JAWS user; instructor(s) use WEBCT  for all homework
assignments. We are providing a classroom assistant which can also provide
out-of-class assistance to read screens as necessary.

 

Any other suggestions will be most welcome!

 

Please let us know ASAP about any tactile astronomy resources
available.Thanks in advance for your collective wisdom and willingness to
share resources & solutions.

 

 

Wink Harner

Manager

Disability Resources & Services

Mesa Community College

1833 W. Southern Avenue

Mesa AZ 85202

 

480-461-7447

winkharner at mesacc.edu

 

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