[Athen] Mind Mapping Program

[Robert Spangler]

Thanks for these suggestions, Chris.  Is MindNode free, too?  We used to
use a program called Inspiration before we purchased a subscription to
MindView.  I just don't think I have enough students using MindView to
justify the cost, so a free solution might be more appropriate.


On Mon, Feb 11, 2019 at 6:39 PM Chris Johnson <chris at expressable.org> wrote:


> If it's Mac, I like MindNode best because of the pleasant interface and

> easy to use, iOS compatible; exports to a variety of accessible formats.

> I like FreeMind is .. free for windows and exports to various accessible

> formats.

> Mindmaps generally aren't accessible programs for screenreader users in

> themselves.

>

>

> Chris Johnson

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> On 2/11/19 10:12 AM, Robert Spangler wrote:

>

> Just to insert my two cents here: We have Mind View and the interface is

> not the most accessible.  It's nice if it can export to these formats, but

> I'm not sure if I could even get to the controls as a screen reader user to

> perform this action.  Is there anyone using Mind View with a screen reader

> who would be able to provide tips?  The main challenge I have is teaching

> this software to our students; currently I just send them YouTube videos,

> but it would be so much better if I were able to instruct students on this

> program.  I understand that the very nature of mind mapping is not

> accessible to blind people, but these manufacturers could at least make

> sure that their interfaces are accessible, same goes for literacy programs

> like Read and Write.  They claim to utilize universal design, but when I

> can't even navigate the interface it doesn't feel all that universal to me.

>

>

>

>

> On Sat, Feb 9, 2019 at 11:13 AM E.A. Draffan <ea at emptech.info> wrote:

>

>> Most mind mapping programs export to a rtf or docx type file format.

>> Then you can check the main idea and secondary ideas are available as

>> headings and subheadings. Images will need context and explanations.

>> MindView allows for HTML export and makes a webpage of the content at

>> various levels. All these options are basically list views rather than

>> diagrams although with MindView in MSWord you can have the map as an image

>> as well as the outline.

>>

>> I know about several other programs offer similar settings such as

>> Inspiration, ClaroView, Xmind, MindGenius etc etc

>>

>> Best wishes

>> E.A.

>> Sent from my mobile phone

>>

>> On 8 Feb 2019, at 23:26, Heather Mariger <heather.mariger at chemeketa.edu>

>> wrote:

>>

>> Greetings,

>>

>> I have a faculty member who uses a lot of mind/concept maps in her

>> courses. We would like to make sure that her output is accessible.

>>

>> Additionally, she  teaches her students to create their own mind maps so

>> a program that is accessible to use would be a big bonus.

>>

>> Does anyone have any recommendations for programs that would fit the bill?

>>

>> Thanks,

>> H.

>>

>> *Heather Mariger*

>> *Digital Accessibility Advocate*

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