[Athen] Mind Mapping Program

[Heather Mariger]

Thank you so much for your responses - this is very helpful!

H.

*Heather Mariger*
*Digital Accessibility Advocate*

*Center for Academic Innovation*
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On Tue, Feb 12, 2019 at 5:21 AM Robert Spangler <rspangler1 at udayton.edu>
wrote:


> 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

>> Assistive Technology Specialist

>> expressABLE

>> Casper, WY

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>>

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>> training!"

>>

>>

>>

>> 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*

>>>

>>> *Center for Academic Innovation*

>>> *Chemeketa Community College*

>>> *4000 Lancaster Drive NE - 9/126A*

>>> *Salem, OR 97305*

>>>

>>> 503.589.7832

>>>

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>>>

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> Robert Spangler

> Disability Services Technical Support Specialist

> rspangler1 at udayton.edu

> Office of Learning Resources (OLR) - RL 023

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> University of Dayton  | 300 College Park  |  Dayton, Ohio 45469-1302

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