[Athen] converting computer programming books

[Rasul, Kamran]

Scenario 1
Keep it images if they only have "language dyslexia". If they also have "number dyslexia", then text.

Scenario 2
If they the depending on text to speech is more than 40 percent, then text. If they are coping with images and do not also have number dyslexia, then keep images.

Both scenarios above (1 & 2) may involve more time. So our approach would be, if we get the request early enough, to provide both multiple approaches with one of the chapters and then have the student give us feedback. Their input will hopefully help determine how much additional work needs to be put in. Like most AT services, sometimes it is "lets give this a try and see how it goes". The student has to be proactive to help too so that there is no delay with their accommodations -- but you all knew this :-)

Scenario 3
written text and numbers.

Kamran Rasul, M.Ed
Director of Assistive Technology
Columbia Basin College, TD 422
2600 N 20th Ave, Pasco, WA 99301
krasul at columbiabasin.edu<mailto:krasul at columbiabasin.edu> | 509.543.1448 ext.2048
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Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 1:40 PM
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Subject: [Athen] converting computer programming books

Hello my conversion colleagues!!

Scenario 1
When you convert computer programming books for a student with a learning disability, do you make the code examples text or images? These students have sight. They use text-to-speech software.

Scenario 2
When you convert computer programming books for a student with a learning disability and affected eye sight, do you make the code examples text or images? These students have sight but their sight wanes throughout the day where they may listen to more of their content at night than look/listen. They use text-to-speech software.

Scenario 3
When you convert computer programming books for a student who is blind, do you ensure that the code is perfect in the example (like the number of tabs/spaces). They use screen reading software and do not use Braille.



KRISTA GREEAR
Assistant Director
Disability Resources for Students

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