From bryantm at seminolestate.edu Fri Sep 1 05:42:14 2023 From: bryantm at seminolestate.edu (Marshall Bryant) Date: Fri Sep 1 05:42:23 2023 Subject: [Athen] Audio book for a Spanish Course Message-ID: Hello, We have a blind student that would like to have an audio book of a Spanish course. Right now, he is using the online book from vitalsource, but it does not read properly and it doesn't speak in a Spanish voice for the Spanish part. I have been able to tag some of the PDF so it will change to the correct voices in Jaws, but it's quite tedious. If any has this book in audio format, it would be greatly appreciated. Learning Ally only has up to the previous edition (5th I believe). Here is the book info: Name: Vistas 6th edition Author: Blanco, Donley ISBN: 978-1-54330-129-8 Thank you! Marshall Bryant Adaptive Technology Specialist Seminole State College of Florida 407-708-2460 Please Note: *** Due to Florida's very broad public records law, most written communications to or from College employees regarding College business are public records, available to the public and media upon request. Therefore, this e-mail communication may be subject to public disclosure.*** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From rbeach at KCKCC.EDU Fri Sep 1 05:47:16 2023 From: rbeach at KCKCC.EDU (Robert Beach) Date: Fri Sep 1 05:47:23 2023 Subject: [Athen] [EXT] Audio book for a Spanish Course In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I found this on Bookshare. The student can download the Word format and have the languages marked as necessary. The link is: https://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/5258058?returnPath=L3NlYXJjaD9tb2R1bGVOYW1lPXB1YmxpYyZrZXl3b3JkPTk3OC0xLTU0MzMwLTEyOS04 Robert Lee Beach Assistive Technology Specialist - Student Accessibility & Support Services Kansas City Kansas Community College 7250 State Ave. - Suite # 3384 - Kansas City, KS 66112 O 913-288-7671 | F 913-288-7678 rbeach@kckcc.edu From: athen-list On Behalf Of Marshall Bryant Sent: Friday, September 1, 2023 7:42 AM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: [EXT][Athen] Audio book for a Spanish Course CAUTION: This email originated outside KCKCC. Do not click links or open attachments unless you know the content is safe. Please forward all suspicious emails to support@kckcc.edu. Hello, We have a blind student that would like to have an audio book of a Spanish course. Right now, he is using the online book from vitalsource, but it does not read properly and it doesn't speak in a Spanish voice for the Spanish part. I have been able to tag some of the PDF so it will change to the correct voices in Jaws, but it's quite tedious. If any has this book in audio format, it would be greatly appreciated. Learning Ally only has up to the previous edition (5th I believe). Here is the book info: Name: Vistas 6th edition Author: Blanco, Donley ISBN: 978-1-54330-129-8 Thank you! Marshall Bryant Adaptive Technology Specialist Seminole State College of Florida 407-708-2460 Please Note: *** Due to Florida's very broad public records law, most written communications to or from College employees regarding College business are public records, available to the public and media upon request. Therefore, this e-mail communication may be subject to public disclosure.*** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From foreigntype at gmail.com Fri Sep 1 11:49:05 2023 From: foreigntype at gmail.com (foreigntype@gmail.com) Date: Fri Sep 1 11:49:22 2023 Subject: [Athen] Audio book for a Spanish Course In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Marshall, Using Robert?s source for the Word file, you might consider trying out Balabolka as a TTS app to create an audio file for your student. Balabolka has a great selection of international voices and reads text in multiple languages. There will have to be some alt format remediation done to the textbook so all text is included, it?s formatted correctly with chapter headings, styles applied, and pagination, etc. Here?s a link for Balabolka: http://www.cross-plus-a.com/balabolka.htm You can choose between voices for Spanish from Spain with the vosotros forms and seseo included, or Spanish from Mexico using the t? forms and no seseos (th pronunciations of ?, ce, ci, etc.). The audio file can be saved as an mp3. Should you have a student with a reading disability, this multi-language TTS reader can be used as it performs much like Kurzweil and R&W in highlighting lines of text as it?s read aloud. Also, to allay fears & concerns from your IT department, this app can be downloaded and used from a USB flash drive and.not installed on any college computers. Hope this is helpful. Wink Harner Assistive Technology Consulting and Training Alternative Text Production Portland OR. foreigntype@gmail.com On Fri, Sep 1, 2023 at 5:42 AM Marshall Bryant wrote: > Hello, > > We have a blind student that would like to have an audio book of a Spanish > course. Right now, he is using the online book from vitalsource, but it > does not read properly and it doesn?t speak in a Spanish voice for the > Spanish part. I have been able to tag some of the PDF so it will change to > the correct voices in Jaws, but it?s quite tedious. If any has this book > in audio format, it would be greatly appreciated. Learning Ally only has > up to the previous edition (5th I believe). > > Here is the book info: > > > > Name: Vistas 6th edition > > Author: Blanco, Donley > > ISBN: 978-1-54330-129-8 > > > > Thank you! > > > > *Marshall Bryant* > > *Adaptive Technology Specialist* > > *Seminole State College of Florida* > > *407-708-2460* > > > > > Please Note: *** Due to Florida's very broad public records law, most > written communications to or from College employees regarding College > business are public records, available to the public and media upon > request. Therefore, this e-mail communication may be subject to public > disclosure.*** > _______________________________________________ > athen-list mailing list > athen-list@mailman12.u.washington.edu > http://mailman12.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Thank you, Marshall Bryant Adaptive Technology Specialist Seminole State College of Florida 407-708-2460 Please Note: *** Due to Florida's very broad public records law, most written communications to or from College employees regarding College business are public records, available to the public and media upon request. Therefore, this e-mail communication may be subject to public disclosure.*** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From heather.mariger at chemeketa.edu Wed Sep 6 14:20:35 2023 From: heather.mariger at chemeketa.edu (Heather Mariger) Date: Wed Sep 6 14:20:50 2023 Subject: [Athen] MathType Alternative? Message-ID: Greetings, The head of our math department reached out to ask about alternatives to MathType for creating accessible equations. Evidently the cost has doubled so they are wanting to look into other options. Do you all have any recommendations for something that would help the faculty make math accessible? One option that they are considering is Equatio - does it work well with Word? - and does it produce a similar output for the students? Please excuse the cross posting Thanks so much! H. *Heather Mariger* *Digital Accessibility Advocate* *Pronouns: She/Her* *Center for Academic Innovation* *Chemeketa Community College* *4000 Lancaster Drive NE - 9/126A* *Salem, OR 97305* 503.589.7832 ***************** *Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance. * Verna Myers, author and speaker -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From foreigntype at gmail.com Wed Sep 6 14:50:55 2023 From: foreigntype at gmail.com (foreigntype@gmail.com) Date: Wed Sep 6 14:51:11 2023 Subject: [Athen] MathType Alternative? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: $57.50 is not unreasonable at all for a software this professional and powerful. They have a discount for academics. They have versions for server install, cloud based/by subscription, and hard copy (disc version). I would suggest having the department chair or IT get in touch with the sales manager at WIRIS and find out what sort of pricing discount you could get for X # of licenses, a campus license (making it available to staff and students as well as your office), and find out options for best pricing. There are some options available. EquatIO is good but not nearly as robust and practical over all for the production of mathematical formulas & equations as MathType is. I get no kickback for this PSA ;>) Wink Wink Harner Assistive Technology Consulting and Training Alternative Text Production Portland OR. foreigntype@gmail.com On Wed, Sep 6, 2023 at 2:21 PM Heather Mariger < heather.mariger@chemeketa.edu> wrote: > Greetings, > > The head of our math department reached out to ask about alternatives to > MathType for creating accessible equations. Evidently the cost has doubled > so they are wanting to look into other options. Do you all have any > recommendations for something that would help the faculty make math > accessible? > > One option that they are considering is Equatio - does it work well with > Word? - and does it produce a similar output for the students? > > Please excuse the cross posting > > Thanks so much! > H. > > *Heather Mariger* > *Digital Accessibility Advocate* > > *Pronouns: She/Her* > > *Center for Academic Innovation* > *Chemeketa Community College* > *4000 Lancaster Drive NE - 9/126A* > *Salem, OR 97305* > > 503.589.7832 > > ***************** > *Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to > dance. * > Verna Myers, author and speaker > > > > > _______________________________________________ > athen-list mailing list > athen-list@mailman12.u.washington.edu > http://mailman12.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kerscher at montana.com Wed Sep 6 16:59:13 2023 From: kerscher at montana.com (George Kerscher) Date: Wed Sep 6 16:59:19 2023 Subject: [Athen] MathType Alternative? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <006101d9e11e$269ad4d0$73d07e70$@montana.com> The software has not been developed in decades, and the Math editing in Word is up to the job. I canceled my subscription a year ago. Best George From: athen-list On Behalf Of foreigntype@gmail.com Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2023 3:51 PM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: Re: [Athen] MathType Alternative? $57.50 is not unreasonable at all for a software this professional and powerful. They have a discount for academics. They have versions for server install, cloud based/by subscription, and hard copy (disc version). I would suggest having the department chair or IT get in touch with the sales manager at WIRIS and find out what sort of pricing discount you could get for X # of licenses, a campus license (making it available to staff and students as well as your office), and find out options for best pricing. There are some options available. EquatIO is good but not nearly as robust and practical over all for the production of mathematical formulas & equations as MathType is. I get no kickback for this PSA ;>) Wink Wink Harner Assistive Technology Consulting and Training Alternative Text Production Portland OR. foreigntype@gmail.com On Wed, Sep 6, 2023 at 2:21 PM Heather Mariger > wrote: Greetings, The head of our math department reached out to ask about alternatives to MathType for creating accessible equations. Evidently the cost has doubled so they are wanting to look into other options. Do you all have any recommendations for something that would help the faculty make math accessible? One option that they are considering is Equatio - does it work well with Word? - and does it produce a similar output for the students? Please excuse the cross posting Thanks so much! H. Heather Mariger Digital Accessibility Advocate Pronouns: She/Her Center for Academic Innovation Chemeketa Community College 4000 Lancaster Drive NE - 9/126A Salem, OR 97305 503.589.7832 ***************** Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance. Verna Myers, author and speaker _______________________________________________ athen-list mailing list athen-list@mailman12.u.washington.edu http://mailman12.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: ~WRD0000.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 823 bytes Desc: not available URL: From foreigntype at gmail.com Wed Sep 6 17:22:28 2023 From: foreigntype at gmail.com (foreigntype@gmail.com) Date: Wed Sep 6 17:23:11 2023 Subject: [Athen] MathType Alternative? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Version 7,4 came out in April 2023. The added advantage of MT is that it also includes ChemType for chemistry, adding more to the tools for faculty use. MHO Wink Harner Accessibility Consultant/Alternative Text Production The Foreign Type Portland OR foreigntype@gmail.com This email was dictated using Dragon NaturallySpeaking. Please forgive quirks, misrecognitions, or errata . On Wed, Sep 6, 2023 at 2:50?PM foreigntype@gmail.com wrote: > $57.50 is not unreasonable at all for a software this professional and > powerful. They have a discount for academics. They have versions for server > install, cloud based/by subscription, and hard copy (disc version). > > I would suggest having the department chair or IT get in touch with the > sales manager at WIRIS and find out what sort of pricing discount you could > get for X # of licenses, a campus license (making it available to staff and > students as well as your office), and find out options for best pricing. > There are some options available. EquatIO is good but not nearly as robust > and practical over all for the production of mathematical formulas & > equations as MathType is. > > I get no kickback for this PSA ;>) > > Wink > Wink Harner > Assistive Technology Consulting and Training > Alternative Text Production > Portland OR. > > foreigntype@gmail.com > > > On Wed, Sep 6, 2023 at 2:21 PM Heather Mariger < > heather.mariger@chemeketa.edu> wrote: > >> Greetings, >> >> The head of our math department reached out to ask about alternatives to >> MathType for creating accessible equations. Evidently the cost has doubled >> so they are wanting to look into other options. Do you all have any >> recommendations for something that would help the faculty make math >> accessible? >> >> One option that they are considering is Equatio - does it work well with >> Word? - and does it produce a similar output for the students? >> >> Please excuse the cross posting >> >> Thanks so much! >> H. >> >> *Heather Mariger* >> *Digital Accessibility Advocate* >> >> *Pronouns: She/Her* >> >> *Center for Academic Innovation* >> *Chemeketa Community College* >> *4000 Lancaster Drive NE - 9/126A* >> *Salem, OR 97305* >> >> 503.589.7832 >> >> ***************** >> *Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to >> dance. * >> Verna Myers, author and speaker >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> athen-list mailing list >> athen-list@mailman12.u.washington.edu >> http://mailman12.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list >> > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Susan.Kelmer at colorado.edu Thu Sep 7 05:40:36 2023 From: Susan.Kelmer at colorado.edu (Susan Kelmer) Date: Thu Sep 7 05:40:41 2023 Subject: [Athen] MathType Alternative? In-Reply-To: <006101d9e11e$269ad4d0$73d07e70$@montana.com> References: <006101d9e11e$269ad4d0$73d07e70$@montana.com> Message-ID: Actually, George, the software has been updated several times in the last two years, adding in some key symbols that were missing, and adding in chem symbols as well. It is still my preferred way to create accessible math, because it has such a wealth of tools at hand. I pay an academic price for mine, so it is $35 a year or so per seat. Since we have a production lab, we buy several seats. A couple hundred bucks, for something that does the job, doesn?t phase me at all. We spend way more than that on our campus supporting dubious pursuits, like college football. ? Susan Kelmer Alternate Format Production Program Manager Disability Services Health and Wellness Services T 303 735 4836 www.colorado.edu/disabilityservices [cid:image001.png@01D9E156.34E88130] Due to the nature of electronic communication, the security of this message cannot be guaranteed. If you?ve received this email in error please notify the sender immediately and delete this message. From: athen-list On Behalf Of George Kerscher Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2023 5:59 PM To: 'Access Technology Higher Education Network' Subject: Re: [Athen] MathType Alternative? The software has not been developed in decades, and the Math editing in Word is up to the job. I canceled my subscription a year ago. Best George From: athen-list > On Behalf Of foreigntype@gmail.com Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2023 3:51 PM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network > Subject: Re: [Athen] MathType Alternative? $57.50 is not unreasonable at all for a software this professional and powerful. They have a discount for academics. They have versions for server install, cloud based/by subscription, and hard copy (disc version). I would suggest having the department chair or IT get in touch with the sales manager at WIRIS and find out what sort of pricing discount you could get for X # of licenses, a campus license (making it available to staff and students as well as your office), and find out options for best pricing. There are some options available. EquatIO is good but not nearly as robust and practical over all for the production of mathematical formulas & equations as MathType is. I get no kickback for this PSA ;>) Wink Wink Harner Assistive Technology Consulting and Training Alternative Text Production Portland OR. foreigntype@gmail.com On Wed, Sep 6, 2023 at 2:21 PM Heather Mariger > wrote: Greetings, The head of our math department reached out to ask about alternatives to MathType for creating accessible equations. Evidently the cost has doubled so they are wanting to look into other options. Do you all have any recommendations for something that would help the faculty make math accessible? One option that they are considering is Equatio - does it work well with Word? - and does it produce a similar output for the students? Please excuse the cross posting Thanks so much! H. Heather Mariger Digital Accessibility Advocate Pronouns: She/Her Center for Academic Innovation Chemeketa Community College 4000 Lancaster Drive NE - 9/126A Salem, OR 97305 503.589.7832 ***************** Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance. Verna Myers, author and speaker [Image removed by sender.] _______________________________________________ athen-list mailing list athen-list@mailman12.u.washington.edu http://mailman12.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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There are three pages of tables in one chapter that have been placed in the document as images, and my only recourse is to retype these by hand because they are too small and fuzzy to run through OCR (I already tried). If I'd had the original PDF to run through Omnipage, those tables would have rendered out to .txt with no issues, and would have taken three clicks in Word to turn into an accessible table from that OCR result. I feel that if publishers who have been convinced to only share their files with us through Bookshare knew how horrible the quality is, they'd rethink not giving us PDFs. A PDF gives me renderable, accessible text from my normal remediation processes, something I've been doing for many years. I spend so many hours on "fixing" Bookshare files, and it is such a time suck. I can convert a PDF to accessible Word or HTML in half or less as much time as it takes to "fix" a botched up Bookshare file. Anyone have a good contact I can email with these concerns, and especially how to report the issues with the current file I am working on? I have not had luck contacting anyone there to get anything fixed. If I could have the original PDF, I'd have already fixed those tables and moved on, but now I'm looking at hours of typing. Susan Kelmer Alternate Format Production Program Manager Disability Services Health and Wellness Services T 303 735 4836 www.colorado.edu/disabilityservices [cid:image001.png@01D9E163.FBF50110] Due to the nature of electronic communication, the security of this message cannot be guaranteed. If you've received this email in error please notify the sender immediately and delete this message. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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On Wed, Sep 6, 2023 at 2:50?PM foreigntype@gmail.com > wrote: $57.50 is not unreasonable at all for a software this professional and powerful. They have a discount for academics. They have versions for server install, cloud based/by subscription, and hard copy (disc version). I would suggest having the department chair or IT get in touch with the sales manager at WIRIS and find out what sort of pricing discount you could get for X # of licenses, a campus license (making it available to staff and students as well as your office), and find out options for best pricing. There are some options available. EquatIO is good but not nearly as robust and practical over all for the production of mathematical formulas & equations as MathType is. I get no kickback for this PSA ;>) Wink Wink Harner Assistive Technology Consulting and Training Alternative Text Production Portland OR. foreigntype@gmail.com On Wed, Sep 6, 2023 at 2:21 PM Heather Mariger > wrote: Greetings, The head of our math department reached out to ask about alternatives to MathType for creating accessible equations. Evidently the cost has doubled so they are wanting to look into other options. Do you all have any recommendations for something that would help the faculty make math accessible? One option that they are considering is Equatio - does it work well with Word? - and does it produce a similar output for the students? Please excuse the cross posting Thanks so much! H. Heather Mariger Digital Accessibility Advocate Pronouns: She/Her Center for Academic Innovation Chemeketa Community College 4000 Lancaster Drive NE - 9/126A Salem, OR 97305 503.589.7832 ***************** Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance. Verna Myers, author and speaker [https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/mail-sig/AIorK4wz2gxtvjQyMTpC_0WG-EazWKiKpKpBmV7xR5EAWQiTKtGrsvFIo9MV_3-jAopcCt5HPEuWGpw] _______________________________________________ athen-list mailing list athen-list@mailman12.u.washington.edu http://mailman12.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dchase at necc.mass.edu Thu Sep 7 12:23:58 2023 From: dchase at necc.mass.edu (Chase, DJ) Date: Thu Sep 7 12:24:10 2023 Subject: [Athen] MathType Alternative? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: If you're able to use HTML or EPUB instead of Word, then LaTeX with MathJax works extremely well. It is also free. Cheers, -- DJ Chase Digital Accessibility Specialist, NECC They, Them, Theirs +1 978 556 3794 ________________________________________ From: athen-list on behalf of Heather Mariger Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2023 17:20 To: Access Technology Higher Education Network; The EDUCAUSE IT Accessibility Community Group Listserv Subject: [Athen] MathType Alternative? You don't often get email from heather.mariger@chemeketa.edu. Learn why this is important ATTENTION: This email is from an external source. Do Not click on any links or open any attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To report a suspicious email, please use the new phishing alert button in outlook Greetings, The head of our math department reached out to ask about alternatives to MathType for creating accessible equations. Evidently the cost has doubled so they are wanting to look into other options. Do you all have any recommendations for something that would help the faculty make math accessible? One option that they are considering is Equatio - does it work well with Word? - and does it produce a similar output for the students? Please excuse the cross posting Thanks so much! H. Heather Mariger Digital Accessibility Advocate Pronouns: She/Her Center for Academic Innovation Chemeketa Community College 4000 Lancaster Drive NE - 9/126A Salem, OR 97305 503.589.7832 ***************** Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance. Verna Myers, author and speaker [https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/mail-sig/AIorK4wz2gxtvjQyMTpC_0WG-EazWKiKpKpBmV7xR5EAWQiTKtGrsvFIo9MV_3-jAopcCt5HPEuWGpw] From foreigntype at gmail.com Thu Sep 7 12:58:15 2023 From: foreigntype at gmail.com (foreigntype@gmail.com) Date: Thu Sep 7 12:58:56 2023 Subject: [Athen] MathType Alternative? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Just an FYI: Math Jax relies/relied on MathPlayer to render a usable screen reader output in HTML/MML.MathPlayer was discontinued a number of years ago when Wiris bought out Design Science and is no longer supported. There are other methods currently available for conversion of math to a screen-reader friendly accessible format. As an example, Neil Soifferis working on the development and roll-out of his MathCat app which essentially replaces and improves on MathPlayer. The original poster's question wasn't about conversion to any alternative format, but only about the cost of a math authoring program such as MathType. Wink Harner Accessibility Consultant/Alternative Text Production The Foreign Type Portland OR foreigntype@gmail.com This email was dictated using Dragon NaturallySpeaking. Please forgive quirks, misrecognitions, or errata . On Thu, Sep 7, 2023 at 12:24?PM Chase, DJ wrote: > If you're able to use HTML or EPUB instead of Word, then LaTeX with > MathJax works extremely well. It is also free. > > Cheers, > -- > DJ Chase > Digital Accessibility Specialist, NECC > They, Them, Theirs > +1 978 556 3794 > > ________________________________________ > From: athen-list on > behalf of Heather Mariger > Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2023 17:20 > To: Access Technology Higher Education Network; The EDUCAUSE IT > Accessibility Community Group Listserv > Subject: [Athen] MathType Alternative? > > You don't often get email from heather.mariger@chemeketa.edu. Learn why > this is important > ATTENTION: This email is from an external source. Do Not click on any > links or open any attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the > content is safe. To report a suspicious email, please use the new phishing > alert button in outlook > Greetings, > > The head of our math department reached out to ask about alternatives to > MathType for creating accessible equations. Evidently the cost has doubled > so they are wanting to look into other options. Do you all have any > recommendations for something that would help the faculty make math > accessible? > > One option that they are considering is Equatio - does it work well with > Word? - and does it produce a similar output for the students? > > Please excuse the cross posting > > Thanks so much! > H. > > Heather Mariger > Digital Accessibility Advocate > Pronouns: She/Her > > Center for Academic Innovation > Chemeketa Community College > 4000 Lancaster Drive NE - 9/126A > Salem, OR 97305 > > 503.589.7832 > > ***************** > Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance. > Verna Myers, author and speaker > > [ > https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/mail-sig/AIorK4wz2gxtvjQyMTpC_0WG-EazWKiKpKpBmV7xR5EAWQiTKtGrsvFIo9MV_3-jAopcCt5HPEuWGpw > ] > > > _______________________________________________ > athen-list mailing list > athen-list@mailman12.u.washington.edu > http://mailman12.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Thanks again, H. *Heather Mariger* *Digital Accessibility Advocate* *Pronouns: She/Her* *Center for Academic Innovation* *Chemeketa Community College* *4000 Lancaster Drive NE - 9/126A* *Salem, OR 97305* 503.589.7832 ***************** *Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance. * Verna Myers, author and speaker On Thu, Sep 7, 2023 at 12:59?PM foreigntype@gmail.com wrote: > Just an FYI: Math Jax relies/relied on MathPlayer to render a usable > screen reader output in HTML/MML.MathPlayer was discontinued a number of > years ago when Wiris bought out Design Science and is no longer supported. > There are other methods currently available for conversion of math to a > screen-reader friendly accessible format. As an example, Neil Soifferis > working on the development and roll-out of his MathCat app which > essentially replaces and improves on MathPlayer. > > The original poster's question wasn't about conversion to any alternative > format, but only about the cost of a math authoring program such as > MathType. > Wink Harner > Accessibility Consultant/Alternative Text Production > The Foreign Type > > Portland OR > foreigntype@gmail.com > > This email was dictated using Dragon NaturallySpeaking. Please forgive > quirks, misrecognitions, or errata . > > > On Thu, Sep 7, 2023 at 12:24?PM Chase, DJ wrote: > >> If you're able to use HTML or EPUB instead of Word, then LaTeX with >> MathJax works extremely well. It is also free. >> >> Cheers, >> -- >> DJ Chase >> Digital Accessibility Specialist, NECC >> They, Them, Theirs >> +1 978 556 3794 >> >> ________________________________________ >> From: athen-list on >> behalf of Heather Mariger >> Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2023 17:20 >> To: Access Technology Higher Education Network; The EDUCAUSE IT >> Accessibility Community Group Listserv >> Subject: [Athen] MathType Alternative? >> >> You don't often get email from heather.mariger@chemeketa.edu. Learn why >> this is important >> ATTENTION: This email is from an external source. Do Not click on any >> links or open any attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the >> content is safe. To report a suspicious email, please use the new phishing >> alert button in outlook >> Greetings, >> >> The head of our math department reached out to ask about alternatives to >> MathType for creating accessible equations. Evidently the cost has doubled >> so they are wanting to look into other options. Do you all have any >> recommendations for something that would help the faculty make math >> accessible? >> >> One option that they are considering is Equatio - does it work well with >> Word? - and does it produce a similar output for the students? >> >> Please excuse the cross posting >> >> Thanks so much! >> H. >> >> Heather Mariger >> Digital Accessibility Advocate >> Pronouns: She/Her >> >> Center for Academic Innovation >> Chemeketa Community College >> 4000 Lancaster Drive NE - 9/126A >> Salem, OR 97305 >> >> 503.589.7832 >> >> ***************** >> Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to >> dance. >> Verna Myers, author and speaker >> >> [ >> https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/mail-sig/AIorK4wz2gxtvjQyMTpC_0WG-EazWKiKpKpBmV7xR5EAWQiTKtGrsvFIo9MV_3-jAopcCt5HPEuWGpw >> ] >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> athen-list mailing list >> athen-list@mailman12.u.washington.edu >> http://mailman12.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list >> > _______________________________________________ > athen-list mailing list > athen-list@mailman12.u.washington.edu > http://mailman12.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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I am hoping someone here can help me out. > > > > Title: Vistas 6th edition > > Author: Blanco, Donley > > ISBN: 978-1-54330-129-8 > > > > Learning Ally only has the 5th edition, so if anyone has this, I will be > very thankful. > > > > Thank you, > > > > *Marshall Bryant* > > *Adaptive Technology Specialist* > > *Seminole State College of Florida* > > *407-708-2460* > > > > > Please Note: *** Due to Florida's very broad public records law, most > written communications to or from College employees regarding College > business are public records, available to the public and media upon > request. 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Scott) Date: Sat Sep 9 09:44:21 2023 Subject: [Athen] Web Accessibility-DOJ Listening Session: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Title II Website/App Accessibility In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: An opportunity to learn more about proposed web accessibility regulations and how to comment on them. The Great Lakes ADA Center is pleased to announce that we will be hosting a ?Listening Session? with representatives from the Disability Rights Section of the U.S. Department of Justice regarding their Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding the Accessibility of Web Information and Services for State and Local Government (Title II entities). DOJ issued the NPRM on July 25th with public comments due no later than October 3, 2023. Individuals have a variety of options for submitting comments including electronically and in writing. This session provides individuals an opportunity to give verbal comments to DOJ via the Listening Session format. Details: Registration link (registration deadline is 9/25/2023 or until maximum registration is reached) Individuals must establish an account on our website in order to register. Method: Via Zoom Date: September 26, 2023 Time: 3-4:30pm ET/2-3:30pm CT/1-2:30pm MT/12-1:30pm PT Description: The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a "Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Accessibility of Web Information and Services of State and Local Government Entities" (NPRM) on July 25, 2023. This NPRM proposes a specific technical standard that state and local governments would have to follow to meet their existing obligations under Title II of the ADA for web and mobile app accessibility. The NPRM asks the public for comments about this proposal. To this end, the Great Lakes ADA Center in collaboration with the ADA National Network are hosting a "Listening Session" with representatives from the Disability Rights Section, U.S. Department of Justice regarding the proposed rule Individuals are invited to join this session and share your thoughts in support or against any or all of these proposed regulations. This is not a Q&A session. The Department of Justice will not discuss or be able to respond to any questions during this session. The intent is for DOJ to hear from interested persons and entities. This session will not be recorded and there are no continuing education recognition credits available for this session. Participants are encouraged to review the NPRM in advance of the session as well as the Fact Sheet on the NPRM prepared by DOJ in order to be prepared to comment. This session will have Real-Time Captioning and Sign Language Interpreters Available. 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Session synopses Session 1: Promoting ?accessibility? by applying Universal Design Principles (UDP) within data-driven Canvas course design standards. Stephen Kennedy, Technology Enhanced Learning Manager. Belfast Metropolitan College. Session 2: GAAD ? mid-May? but it?s the middle of exams! Emma Duke-Williams, Edward Wood, and LJ Logue, Educational Technologists, University of Dundee. ?This year, we had a weeklong accessibility awareness raising ? in February, not May. We?ll outline the sessions that we ran, how it went, the response from those there, and the resources we?ve been able to generate for those who weren?t able to be there. One particular focus will be an accessibility training framework (CAeC) developed by a team member as part of her PGCAPHE.? Find sign-up and joining details on the Ally Community site: https://usergroup.ally.ac/content/perma?id=60136 Matthew Deeprose University of Southampton From aneesha.aslam at glean.co Mon Sep 11 07:57:14 2023 From: aneesha.aslam at glean.co (Aneesha Aslam) Date: Mon Sep 11 07:57:29 2023 Subject: [Athen] How to support students in the new academic year Message-ID: Hi everyone! I'm going to be hosting a webinar on Wednesday that I think you'll find useful and wanted to share it with the group in case you wanted to sign up. With the beginning of the new academic year and students now back in classes, it?s the busiest time of the year for student support departments. In our upcoming webinar, we delve into the root causes of the challenges faced by student support departments and explore practical strategies to tackle them head-on. 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Basically, NVDA is not able to read math on its own, which is why you need an add-on like MathCAT (which is quite good). JAWS will read MathJax output without MathCAT/MathPlayer. VoiceOver will also read MathJax output, but not as well as JAWS or NVDA w/ MathCAT, at least in my experience. Michael Cantino (he/him) BVIS Technology Professional Development Specialist Northwest Regional Education Service District (503)614-1339 Check out the BVIS Tech website to find helpful resources! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From foreigntype at gmail.com Mon Sep 11 12:14:44 2023 From: foreigntype at gmail.com (foreigntype@gmail.com) Date: Mon Sep 11 12:15:25 2023 Subject: [Athen] MathType Alternative? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Thanks for that clarification, Michael! Wink Harner Accessibility Consultant/Alternative Text Production The Foreign Type Portland OR foreigntype@gmail.com This email was dictated using Dragon NaturallySpeaking. Please forgive quirks, misrecognitions, or errata . On Mon, Sep 11, 2023 at 12:07?PM Michael Cantino wrote: > Hi! > I just wanted to quickly chime in about MathJax and screen reader > compatibility. > > To my knowledge, MathJax does not require MathPlayer to make math content > accessible to a screen reader, BUT NVDA does require MathPlayer or MathCAT. > Basically, NVDA is not able to read math on its own, which is why you need > an add-on like MathCAT (which is quite good). JAWS will read MathJax output > without MathCAT/MathPlayer. 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Message-ID: Hey all, Anyone have a copy they'd be willing to share of: Book Title: Essential Plant Pathology- ISBN:9780890543818 Publisher: Am Phyto Author: Schumann Edition:2ND 10 Year:2010 I reached out to the American Phytopathological Society last week and haven't heard back. Student rented the textbook, so doesn't want to chop the binding off to scan. Thanks, Eric Matson | Assistant Director - Assistive Technology & Accommodation Operations Center for Disability Access and Resources Division of Student Affairs The University of Idaho Phone: 208.885.6307 | ecmatson@uidaho.edu| Bruce M. Pitman Center 127 Fax: 208.885.9404 Campus Zip: 4257 Treasurer - Idaho Partnership on Higher Education and Disability Pronouns: He / Him / His This communication may contain privileged, non-public or other confidential information. 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Cheers, -- DJ Chase Digital Accessibility Specialist, NECC They, Them, Theirs +1 978 556 3794 ________________________________________ From: athen-list on behalf of Matson, Eric (ecmatson@uidaho.edu) Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2023 12:01 To: iphed@googlegroups.com; Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: [Athen] Essential Plant Pathology 2nd Edition? You don't often get email from ecmatson@uidaho.edu. Learn why this is important ATTENTION: This email is from an external source. Do Not click on any links or open any attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To report a suspicious email, please use the new phishing alert button in outlook Hey all, Anyone have a copy they?d be willing to share of: Book Title: Essential Plant Pathology- ISBN:9780890543818 Publisher: Am Phyto Author: Schumann Edition:2ND 10 Year:2010 I reached out to the American Phytopathological Society last week and haven?t heard back. Student rented the textbook, so doesn?t want to chop the binding off to scan. Thanks, Eric Matson | Assistant Director - Assistive Technology & Accommodation Operations Center for Disability Access and Resources Division of Student Affairs The University of Idaho Phone: 208.885.6307 | ecmatson@uidaho.edu| Bruce M. Pitman Center 127 Fax: 208.885.9404 Campus Zip: 4257 Treasurer ? Idaho Partnership on Higher Education and Disability Pronouns: He / Him / His This communication may contain privileged, non-public or other confidential information. If you have received it in error, please advise the sender by reply e-mail and immediately delete the message and any attachments without copying or disclosing the contents. Thank you. From Susan.Kelmer at colorado.edu Tue Sep 12 09:22:48 2023 From: Susan.Kelmer at colorado.edu (Susan Kelmer) Date: Tue Sep 12 09:22:53 2023 Subject: [Athen] Anyone have files for... Message-ID: Contemporary Rhetorical Criticism by Kornfield, 9781891136443 (2021). 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Nina will talk about her Disability experience spanning generations in her family and the impact of influential individuals, including her parents, teachers, and even those who doubted her abilities. Highlights from this year?s event: (Titles link to session descriptions) Pre-Conference ? Accessibility Testing Workshop (2023) , Karl Groves, Chief Innovation Officer, Level Access (1-day workshop) ? Create accessible documents in Office 365: Word, PowerPoint, and Excel , George Joeckel, Online Training Program Manager, Utah State University / WebAIM, (1-day Certificate) ? Innovating Toward Universal Design: Robust Accessible Media and Campus Accessibility Workflows , Kaela Parks, Portland Comm. College Main Conference ? Accessibility Testing: Don?t Just Rely on What Automated Tests Tell You , Mike Williamson, Assistant Director, University of Colorado Boulder ? A University-wide strategy for Document Accessibility , Shilpi Kapoor, CEO, 247 Accessible Documents ? OCR?s Year In Review (2023) , Mary Lou Mobley, National Disability Expert, U.S. Dept. of Education ? Coordinating Captioning Efforts on Campus ? Three Perspectives , Annissa Stout, Accessible Content & Media Coordinator, University of Arizona ? Eliminate Student?s Dependence on Alternative Materials with EPUB 3 , Darrin Evans, Director Virtual Learning Community Professional Development Center, North Carolina Community College System ? Incorporating Accessibility into the Library Electronic Resource Acquisition Cycle , Elyssa Gould, Head, Acquisitions & Continuing Resources, University of Tennessee, Knoxville ? Chat GPT, Can You Help Me? Chat GPT as Assistive Technology for Students with Disabilities , Krystal Iseminger, Director of Accessibility/Adjunct Faculty, Wichita State University, Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology And over 80 more View complete agenda or register now. More Information If you have any questions, contact Howard Kramer at 720-351-8668 or at the email below. e-mail: hkramer@ahead.org Conference URL: http://accessinghigherground.org/ -- Regards, Howard Howard Kramer AHG Conference Director Accessing Higher Ground cell: 720-351-8668 Sign up to access the recordings from the *2022 Accessing Higher Ground Conference .* Sign up to our mailing list to receive announcements . Complete program information and registration is open for AHEAD's full line-up of Spring 2023 webinars . Not yet a member of AHEAD? *We welcome you to join AHEAD now. * -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gcervone at brockport.edu Tue Sep 12 18:43:45 2023 From: gcervone at brockport.edu (Cervone, Gian Carlo (gcervone)) Date: Tue Sep 12 18:43:51 2023 Subject: [Athen] MathType Alternative? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hello: Here is some information from the developer of MathJax: > Michael Cantino is correct, MathJax does not rely on MathType in any way (and never did). MathJax will insert visually hidden MathML into the page where screen readers like NVDA, JAWS, Orca, and VoiceOver can find it and use that for voicing the mathematics, if they know how to do so. Some of these tools use MathCAT to do that translation, but that is up to the screen reader, and is unrelated to MathJax itself. > > MathJax can also produce its own translation of the math into a speech string and add ARIA attributes that can be read directly by screen readers, even those that don't have the ability to understand MathML. MathJax has an equation explorer where users can "set into" an expression and have smaller pieces of it read one at a time, so that a user can move around within the expression to read it at their own pace and level of granularity. There are several voicing possible (MathSpeak, Clearspeak, and ChromeVox), and the speech has been localized into a dozen languages, plus Nemeth Braille, which can be sent to a Braille device for interactive reading. > > In versions 2 and 3 of MathJax, the interactive explorer and speech generation must be turned on by the reader using the MathJax contextual menu (available by right-click or command-click on any typeset expression), but in the upcoming version 4 (now out in beta release), the assistive tools will be turned on by default (and the old hidden MathML will no longer be inserted, though you can turn that back on via the contextual menu if you wish, or via the MathJax configuration that is part of the page). The explorer in v4 is an improved version of the original, and should interact with screen readers more fluidly (the next beta version should include most of these improvements). > > The original question seemed to be about creating the equations. MathJax does not provide an editor for creating mathematical expression (it is only for display and voicing), but there are many such editors on line. MathJax can accept expressions in any of three different forms: LaTeX, MathML, or AsciiMath. Many mathematical editors can produce LaTeX or MathML formats (e.g., the Word expression editor can output either form, if I recall correctly), and you can past these into a web page and MathJax will be able to render them. Nothing special needs to be done to make them accessible -- MathJax will take care of that for you. LaTeX is a human-readable form that many mathematicians already know, so you can certainly use that without any special mathematical editor, as it is just linear text that describes the math layout that MathJax will produce (e.g., $$x = \frac{-b\pm\sqrt{b^2-4ac}}{2a}$$ should be easily enough entered into the web page by a page author) The AasciiMath format is intended for hand authoring as well, so doesn't need a special editor. MathML is not meant for hand editing, but is used as an interchange format, so programs like Word, Mathematica, and so on, can generate this format, or accept expressions that are in this format. There are a number of online editors that allow you type a document in Markdown syntax with embedded LaTeX or AsciiMath, and that show a live preview of what you are typing. Google can help you find these. >> On Sep 11, 2023, at 3:06 PM, Michael Cantino wrote: >> >> Warning: Message from non-Brockport Email Server. Treat message, links, and attachments with extra care. >> >> Hi! >> I just wanted to quickly chime in about MathJax and screen reader compatibility. >> >> To my knowledge, MathJax does not require MathPlayer to make math content accessible to a screen reader, BUT NVDA does require MathPlayer or MathCAT. Basically, NVDA is not able to read math on its own, which is why you need an add-on like MathCAT (which is quite good). JAWS will read MathJax output without MathCAT/MathPlayer. VoiceOver will also read MathJax output, but not as well as JAWS or NVDA w/ MathCAT, at least in my experience. >> >> Michael Cantino (he/him) >> BVIS Technology Professional Development Specialist >> Northwest Regional Education Service District >> (503)614-1339 >> Check out the BVIS Tech website to find helpful resources! >> _______________________________________________ >> athen-list mailing list >> athen-list@mailman12.u.washington.edu >> http://mailman12.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list Best, -= G =- Gian Carlo Cervone Web Manager SUNY Brockport gcervone@brockport.edu ? 585-395-5073 > On Sep 11, 2023, at 3:06 PM, Michael Cantino wrote: > > Warning: Message from non-Brockport Email Server. Treat message, links, and attachments with extra care. > > Hi! > I just wanted to quickly chime in about MathJax and screen reader compatibility. > > To my knowledge, MathJax does not require MathPlayer to make math content accessible to a screen reader, BUT NVDA does require MathPlayer or MathCAT. Basically, NVDA is not able to read math on its own, which is why you need an add-on like MathCAT (which is quite good). JAWS will read MathJax output without MathCAT/MathPlayer. VoiceOver will also read MathJax output, but not as well as JAWS or NVDA w/ MathCAT, at least in my experience. > > Michael Cantino (he/him) > BVIS Technology Professional Development Specialist > Northwest Regional Education Service District > (503)614-1339 > Check out the BVIS Tech website to find helpful resources! > _______________________________________________ > athen-list mailing list > athen-list@mailman12.u.washington.edu > http://mailman12.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list From foreigntype at gmail.com Tue Sep 12 21:37:49 2023 From: foreigntype at gmail.com (foreigntype@gmail.com) Date: Tue Sep 12 21:38:04 2023 Subject: [Athen] MathType Alternative? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: My apologies to all for the mix up and what turned out to be misleading information. Thank you to all who have corrected me for our greater audience and everyone's benefit. Wink Harner On Tue, Sep 12, 2023, 6:44 PM Cervone, Gian Carlo (gcervone) < gcervone@brockport.edu> wrote: > Hello: > > Here is some information from the developer of MathJax: > > > Michael Cantino is correct, MathJax does not rely on MathType in any way > (and never did). MathJax will insert visually hidden MathML into the page > where screen readers like NVDA, JAWS, Orca, and VoiceOver can find it and > use that for voicing the mathematics, if they know how to do so. Some of > these tools use MathCAT to do that translation, but that is up to the > screen reader, and is unrelated to MathJax itself. > > > > MathJax can also produce its own translation of the math into a speech > string and add ARIA attributes that can be read directly by screen readers, > even those that don't have the ability to understand MathML. MathJax has > an equation explorer where users can "set into" an expression and have > smaller pieces of it read one at a time, so that a user can move around > within the expression to read it at their own pace and level of > granularity. There are several voicing possible (MathSpeak, Clearspeak, > and ChromeVox), and the speech has been localized into a dozen languages, > plus Nemeth Braille, which can be sent to a Braille device for interactive > reading. > > > > In versions 2 and 3 of MathJax, the interactive explorer and speech > generation must be turned on by the reader using the MathJax contextual > menu (available by right-click or command-click on any typeset expression), > but in the upcoming version 4 (now out in beta release), the assistive > tools will be turned on by default (and the old hidden MathML will no > longer be inserted, though you can turn that back on via the contextual > menu if you wish, or via the MathJax configuration that is part of the > page). The explorer in v4 is an improved version of the original, and > should interact with screen readers more fluidly (the next beta version > should include most of these improvements). > > > > The original question seemed to be about creating the equations. > MathJax does not provide an editor for creating mathematical expression (it > is only for display and voicing), but there are many such editors on line. > MathJax can accept expressions in any of three different forms: LaTeX, > MathML, or AsciiMath. Many mathematical editors can produce LaTeX or > MathML formats (e.g., the Word expression editor can output either form, if > I recall correctly), and you can past these into a web page and MathJax > will be able to render them. Nothing special needs to be done to make them > accessible -- MathJax will take care of that for you. LaTeX is a > human-readable form that many mathematicians already know, so you can > certainly use that without any special mathematical editor, as it is just > linear text that describes the math layout that MathJax will produce (e.g., > $$x = \frac{-b\pm\sqrt{b^2-4ac}}{2a}$$ should be easily enough entered into > the web page by a page author) The AasciiMath format is intended for hand > authoring as well, so doesn't need a special editor. MathML is not meant > for hand editing, but is used as an interchange format, so programs like > Word, Mathematica, and so on, can generate this format, or accept > expressions that are in this format. There are a number of online editors > that allow you type a document in Markdown syntax with embedded LaTeX or > AsciiMath, and that show a live preview of what you are typing. Google can > help you find these. > > > >> On Sep 11, 2023, at 3:06 PM, Michael Cantino > wrote: > >> > >> Warning: Message from non-Brockport Email Server. Treat message, links, > and attachments with extra care. > >> > >> Hi! > >> I just wanted to quickly chime in about MathJax and screen reader > compatibility. > >> > >> To my knowledge, MathJax does not require MathPlayer to make math > content accessible to a screen reader, BUT NVDA does require MathPlayer or > MathCAT. Basically, NVDA is not able to read math on its own, which is why > you need an add-on like MathCAT (which is quite good). JAWS will read > MathJax output without MathCAT/MathPlayer. VoiceOver will also read MathJax > output, but not as well as JAWS or NVDA w/ MathCAT, at least in my > experience. > >> > >> Michael Cantino (he/him) > >> BVIS Technology Professional Development Specialist > >> Northwest Regional Education Service District > >> (503)614-1339 > >> Check out the BVIS Tech website to find helpful resources! > >> _______________________________________________ > >> athen-list mailing list > >> athen-list@mailman12.u.washington.edu > >> http://mailman12.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list > > Best, > > -= G =- > > Gian Carlo Cervone > Web Manager > SUNY Brockport > gcervone@brockport.edu ? 585-395-5073 > > > > > > On Sep 11, 2023, at 3:06 PM, Michael Cantino > wrote: > > > > Warning: Message from non-Brockport Email Server. Treat message, links, > and attachments with extra care. > > > > Hi! > > I just wanted to quickly chime in about MathJax and screen reader > compatibility. > > > > To my knowledge, MathJax does not require MathPlayer to make math > content accessible to a screen reader, BUT NVDA does require MathPlayer or > MathCAT. Basically, NVDA is not able to read math on its own, which is why > you need an add-on like MathCAT (which is quite good). JAWS will read > MathJax output without MathCAT/MathPlayer. VoiceOver will also read MathJax > output, but not as well as JAWS or NVDA w/ MathCAT, at least in my > experience. > > > > Michael Cantino (he/him) > > BVIS Technology Professional Development Specialist > > Northwest Regional Education Service District > > (503)614-1339 > > Check out the BVIS Tech website to find helpful resources! > > _______________________________________________ > > athen-list mailing list > > athen-list@mailman12.u.washington.edu > > http://mailman12.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list > > _______________________________________________ > athen-list mailing list > athen-list@mailman12.u.washington.edu > http://mailman12.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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You will receive a copy of my latest Alternate Format Production Manual, and many templates and resources you can use to build or enhance your own process. I will cover the following production processes: * PDF remediation * Conversion to accessible Word files * Working with Bookshare files * Conversion to HTML files * Creation of Math using Mathtype in Word and output to MathML * Conversion of accessible Word files to Braille I will also be covering the following administrative processes: * Student Alternate Format Consultations * Student request process, including tracking * Acquiring files from publishers * Tracking and managing those files through the production process * "Closing the loop" on student requests - providing files/hard copies and closing out requests This pre-conference session is recommended for those who are new or up to intermediate alternate format producers. There is always much to learn. I highly encourage you to add this to your "must do" for the conference. For more information, you can visit the Accessing Higher Ground website at https://www.accesshinghigherground.org. I hope to see you there! Susan Kelmer Alternate Format Production Program Manager Disability Services Health and Wellness Services T 303 735 4836 www.colorado.edu/disabilityservices [cid:image001.png@01D9E61E.5D78DE70] Due to the nature of electronic communication, the security of this message cannot be guaranteed. If you've received this email in error please notify the sender immediately and delete this message. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.png Type: image/png Size: 8916 bytes Desc: image001.png URL: From heather.mariger at chemeketa.edu Wed Sep 13 15:53:14 2023 From: heather.mariger at chemeketa.edu (Heather Mariger) Date: Wed Sep 13 15:53:00 2023 Subject: [Athen] [EXTERNAL] Re: MathType Alternative? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: That was really helpful - wrapping my head around all of the different programs is a challenge! I really appreciate your detailed explanation. Thanks, H. *Heather Mariger* *Digital Accessibility Advocate* *Pronouns: She/Her* *Center for Academic Innovation* *Chemeketa Community College* *4000 Lancaster Drive NE - 9/126A* *Salem, OR 97305* 503.589.7832 ***************** *Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance. * Verna Myers, author and speaker On Tue, Sep 12, 2023 at 6:44?PM Cervone, Gian Carlo (gcervone) < gcervone@brockport.edu> wrote: > Hello: > > Here is some information from the developer of MathJax: > > > Michael Cantino is correct, MathJax does not rely on MathType in any way > (and never did). MathJax will insert visually hidden MathML into the page > where screen readers like NVDA, JAWS, Orca, and VoiceOver can find it and > use that for voicing the mathematics, if they know how to do so. Some of > these tools use MathCAT to do that translation, but that is up to the > screen reader, and is unrelated to MathJax itself. > > > > MathJax can also produce its own translation of the math into a speech > string and add ARIA attributes that can be read directly by screen readers, > even those that don't have the ability to understand MathML. MathJax has > an equation explorer where users can "set into" an expression and have > smaller pieces of it read one at a time, so that a user can move around > within the expression to read it at their own pace and level of > granularity. There are several voicing possible (MathSpeak, Clearspeak, > and ChromeVox), and the speech has been localized into a dozen languages, > plus Nemeth Braille, which can be sent to a Braille device for interactive > reading. > > > > In versions 2 and 3 of MathJax, the interactive explorer and speech > generation must be turned on by the reader using the MathJax contextual > menu (available by right-click or command-click on any typeset expression), > but in the upcoming version 4 (now out in beta release), the assistive > tools will be turned on by default (and the old hidden MathML will no > longer be inserted, though you can turn that back on via the contextual > menu if you wish, or via the MathJax configuration that is part of the > page). The explorer in v4 is an improved version of the original, and > should interact with screen readers more fluidly (the next beta version > should include most of these improvements). > > > > The original question seemed to be about creating the equations. > MathJax does not provide an editor for creating mathematical expression (it > is only for display and voicing), but there are many such editors on line. > MathJax can accept expressions in any of three different forms: LaTeX, > MathML, or AsciiMath. Many mathematical editors can produce LaTeX or > MathML formats (e.g., the Word expression editor can output either form, if > I recall correctly), and you can past these into a web page and MathJax > will be able to render them. Nothing special needs to be done to make them > accessible -- MathJax will take care of that for you. LaTeX is a > human-readable form that many mathematicians already know, so you can > certainly use that without any special mathematical editor, as it is just > linear text that describes the math layout that MathJax will produce (e.g., > $$x = \frac{-b\pm\sqrt{b^2-4ac}}{2a}$$ should be easily enough entered into > the web page by a page author) The AasciiMath format is intended for hand > authoring as well, so doesn't need a special editor. MathML is not meant > for hand editing, but is used as an interchange format, so programs like > Word, Mathematica, and so on, can generate this format, or accept > expressions that are in this format. There are a number of online editors > that allow you type a document in Markdown syntax with embedded LaTeX or > AsciiMath, and that show a live preview of what you are typing. Google can > help you find these. > > > >> On Sep 11, 2023, at 3:06 PM, Michael Cantino > wrote: > >> > >> Warning: Message from non-Brockport Email Server. Treat message, links, > and attachments with extra care. > >> > >> Hi! > >> I just wanted to quickly chime in about MathJax and screen reader > compatibility. > >> > >> To my knowledge, MathJax does not require MathPlayer to make math > content accessible to a screen reader, BUT NVDA does require MathPlayer or > MathCAT. Basically, NVDA is not able to read math on its own, which is why > you need an add-on like MathCAT (which is quite good). JAWS will read > MathJax output without MathCAT/MathPlayer. VoiceOver will also read MathJax > output, but not as well as JAWS or NVDA w/ MathCAT, at least in my > experience. > >> > >> Michael Cantino (he/him) > >> BVIS Technology Professional Development Specialist > >> Northwest Regional Education Service District > >> (503)614-1339 > >> Check out the BVIS Tech website to find helpful resources! > >> _______________________________________________ > >> athen-list mailing list > >> athen-list@mailman12.u.washington.edu > >> http://mailman12.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list > > Best, > > -= G =- > > Gian Carlo Cervone > Web Manager > SUNY Brockport > gcervone@brockport.edu ? 585-395-5073 > > > > > > On Sep 11, 2023, at 3:06 PM, Michael Cantino > wrote: > > > > Warning: Message from non-Brockport Email Server. Treat message, links, > and attachments with extra care. > > > > Hi! > > I just wanted to quickly chime in about MathJax and screen reader > compatibility. > > > > To my knowledge, MathJax does not require MathPlayer to make math > content accessible to a screen reader, BUT NVDA does require MathPlayer or > MathCAT. Basically, NVDA is not able to read math on its own, which is why > you need an add-on like MathCAT (which is quite good). JAWS will read > MathJax output without MathCAT/MathPlayer. VoiceOver will also read MathJax > output, but not as well as JAWS or NVDA w/ MathCAT, at least in my > experience. > > > > Michael Cantino (he/him) > > BVIS Technology Professional Development Specialist > > Northwest Regional Education Service District > > (503)614-1339 > > Check out the BVIS Tech website to find helpful resources! > > _______________________________________________ > > athen-list mailing list > > athen-list@mailman12.u.washington.edu > > http://mailman12.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list > > _______________________________________________ > athen-list mailing list > athen-list@mailman12.u.washington.edu > http://mailman12.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kerscher at montana.com Wed Sep 13 16:06:07 2023 From: kerscher at montana.com (George Kerscher) Date: Wed Sep 13 16:06:16 2023 Subject: [Athen] MathType Alternative? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <015901d9e696$e4ab1340$ae0139c0$@montana.com> Hello, Passing this along from Neil Soiffer: I haven't been keeping up with MathType. I have an old MathType 6.9 copy from before they went with the rental model. The problem with MathType which I don't think has been fixed (but I don't know for certain), is that the editor itself is not accessible. However, if someone prepares material with it, the result is accessible (but not easily edited). There is the problem of UIA vs MSAA: depending on the version of Word and NVDA, one may need to change the UIA settings in NVDA to get the math to read. MathType uses MSAA and the Word editor uses UIA. Hope this helps. Best George From: athen-list On Behalf Of foreigntype@gmail.com Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2023 10:38 PM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: Re: [Athen] MathType Alternative? My apologies to all for the mix up and what turned out to be misleading information. Thank you to all who have corrected me for our greater audience and everyone's benefit. Wink Harner On Tue, Sep 12, 2023, 6:44 PM Cervone, Gian Carlo (gcervone) > wrote: Hello: Here is some information from the developer of MathJax: > Michael Cantino is correct, MathJax does not rely on MathType in any way (and never did). MathJax will insert visually hidden MathML into the page where screen readers like NVDA, JAWS, Orca, and VoiceOver can find it and use that for voicing the mathematics, if they know how to do so. Some of these tools use MathCAT to do that translation, but that is up to the screen reader, and is unrelated to MathJax itself. > > MathJax can also produce its own translation of the math into a speech string and add ARIA attributes that can be read directly by screen readers, even those that don't have the ability to understand MathML. MathJax has an equation explorer where users can "set into" an expression and have smaller pieces of it read one at a time, so that a user can move around within the expression to read it at their own pace and level of granularity. There are several voicing possible (MathSpeak, Clearspeak, and ChromeVox), and the speech has been localized into a dozen languages, plus Nemeth Braille, which can be sent to a Braille device for interactive reading. > > In versions 2 and 3 of MathJax, the interactive explorer and speech generation must be turned on by the reader using the MathJax contextual menu (available by right-click or command-click on any typeset expression), but in the upcoming version 4 (now out in beta release), the assistive tools will be turned on by default (and the old hidden MathML will no longer be inserted, though you can turn that back on via the contextual menu if you wish, or via the MathJax configuration that is part of the page). The explorer in v4 is an improved version of the original, and should interact with screen readers more fluidly (the next beta version should include most of these improvements). > > The original question seemed to be about creating the equations. MathJax does not provide an editor for creating mathematical expression (it is only for display and voicing), but there are many such editors on line. MathJax can accept expressions in any of three different forms: LaTeX, MathML, or AsciiMath. Many mathematical editors can produce LaTeX or MathML formats (e.g., the Word expression editor can output either form, if I recall correctly), and you can past these into a web page and MathJax will be able to render them. Nothing special needs to be done to make them accessible -- MathJax will take care of that for you. LaTeX is a human-readable form that many mathematicians already know, so you can certainly use that without any special mathematical editor, as it is just linear text that describes the math layout that MathJax will produce (e.g., $$x = \frac{-b\pm\sqrt{b^2-4ac}}{2a}$$ should be easily enough entered into the web page by a page author) The AasciiMath format is intended for hand authoring as well, so doesn't need a special editor. MathML is not meant for hand editing, but is used as an interchange format, so programs like Word, Mathematica, and so on, can generate this format, or accept expressions that are in this format. There are a number of online editors that allow you type a document in Markdown syntax with embedded LaTeX or AsciiMath, and that show a live preview of what you are typing. Google can help you find these. >> On Sep 11, 2023, at 3:06 PM, Michael Cantino > wrote: >> >> Warning: Message from non-Brockport Email Server. Treat message, links, and attachments with extra care. >> >> Hi! >> I just wanted to quickly chime in about MathJax and screen reader compatibility. >> >> To my knowledge, MathJax does not require MathPlayer to make math content accessible to a screen reader, BUT NVDA does require MathPlayer or MathCAT. Basically, NVDA is not able to read math on its own, which is why you need an add-on like MathCAT (which is quite good). JAWS will read MathJax output without MathCAT/MathPlayer. VoiceOver will also read MathJax output, but not as well as JAWS or NVDA w/ MathCAT, at least in my experience. >> >> Michael Cantino (he/him) >> BVIS Technology Professional Development Specialist >> Northwest Regional Education Service District >> (503)614-1339 >> Check out the BVIS Tech website to find helpful resources! >> _______________________________________________ >> athen-list mailing list >> athen-list@mailman12.u.washington.edu >> http://mailman12.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list Best, -= G =- Gian Carlo Cervone Web Manager SUNY Brockport gcervone@brockport.edu ? 585-395-5073 > On Sep 11, 2023, at 3:06 PM, Michael Cantino > wrote: > > Warning: Message from non-Brockport Email Server. Treat message, links, and attachments with extra care. > > Hi! > I just wanted to quickly chime in about MathJax and screen reader compatibility. > > To my knowledge, MathJax does not require MathPlayer to make math content accessible to a screen reader, BUT NVDA does require MathPlayer or MathCAT. Basically, NVDA is not able to read math on its own, which is why you need an add-on like MathCAT (which is quite good). JAWS will read MathJax output without MathCAT/MathPlayer. VoiceOver will also read MathJax output, but not as well as JAWS or NVDA w/ MathCAT, at least in my experience. > > Michael Cantino (he/him) > BVIS Technology Professional Development Specialist > Northwest Regional Education Service District > (503)614-1339 > Check out the BVIS Tech website to find helpful resources! > _______________________________________________ > athen-list mailing list > athen-list@mailman12.u.washington.edu > http://mailman12.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list _______________________________________________ athen-list mailing list athen-list@mailman12.u.washington.edu http://mailman12.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From leidyv at juniata.edu Thu Sep 14 06:03:08 2023 From: leidyv at juniata.edu (Leidy, Venus (leidyv)) Date: Thu Sep 14 06:03:14 2023 Subject: [Athen] Graphic Novels Message-ID: Greetings, Can anyone offer suggestions for making graphic novels accessible? I have a PDF of one and will be scanning another. I don't have any specialized software, only Adobe Acrobat DC and Word. I would be beyond grateful if someone has a file for this book and is willing to share. Frankenstein: The Graphic Novel ISBN: 9781906332495 Thanks! Venus Venus M. Leidy (she, her, hers) Testing and Accessibility Coordinator Student Accessibility Services Good Hall, #216 Direct Line: 814-641-5316 JUNIATA COLLEGE 1700 Moore Street Huntingdon, PA 16652 | juniata.edu CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The materials in this electronic mail transmission (including all attachments) are private and confidential and are the property of the sender. The information contained in the material is privileged and is intended only for the use of the named addressee(s). If you are not the intended addressee, be advised that any unauthorized disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this material is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately notify the sender by replying to the e-mail, and then destroy it immediately. Thank you. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dkrahmer2 at gmail.com Thu Sep 14 06:34:27 2023 From: dkrahmer2 at gmail.com (D Krahmer) Date: Thu Sep 14 06:34:41 2023 Subject: [Athen] Graphic Novels In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: It depends on what type of accessibility you're looking for. You can transcribe the entire graphic novel into a textual version, or you can make just the text portions OCR'd (might be super hard to do with just Adobe Acrobat, though; I've only had success with AABBY Finereader in doing this). The transcribing the image sections and the text into a Word document might be the easiest option. You can find examples by searching for Graphic Novel Transcriptions. Thanks, D. On Thu, Sep 14, 2023 at 9:03?AM Leidy, Venus (leidyv) wrote: > Greetings, > > > > Can anyone offer suggestions for making graphic novels accessible? I have > a PDF of one and will be scanning another. I don?t have any specialized > software, only Adobe Acrobat DC and Word. > > > > I would be beyond grateful if someone has a file for this book and is > willing to share. > > > > Frankenstein: The Graphic Novel > > > ISBN: 9781906332495 > > > > Thanks! > > Venus > > > > *Venus M. Leidy* > > (she, her, hers) > > Testing and Accessibility Coordinator > > Student Accessibility Services > > > > *Good Hall, *#216 > > *Direct Line: *814-641-5316 > > > > *JUNIATA COLLEGE * > > 1700 Moore Street Huntingdon, PA 16652 | juniata.edu > > > > > *CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE:* The materials in this electronic mail > transmission (including all attachments) are private and confidential and > are the property of the sender. The information contained in the material > is privileged and is intended only for the use of the named addressee(s). > If you are not the intended addressee, be advised that any unauthorized > disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action in reliance > on the contents of this material is strictly prohibited. If you have > received this e-mail in error, please immediately notify the sender by > replying to the e-mail, and then destroy it immediately. 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Stager Accessibility & Assistive Technology Specialist Front Range Community College From: athen-list On Behalf Of Leidy, Venus (leidyv) Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2023 7:03 AM To: athen-list@u.washington.edu Subject: [Athen] Graphic Novels EXTERNAL MAIL: athen-list-bounces@mailman12.u.washington.edu: Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please contact your college IT Help Desk if you have any questions Greetings, Can anyone offer suggestions for making graphic novels accessible? I have a PDF of one and will be scanning another. I don't have any specialized software, only Adobe Acrobat DC and Word. I would be beyond grateful if someone has a file for this book and is willing to share. Frankenstein: The Graphic Novel ISBN: 9781906332495 Thanks! Venus Venus M. 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From: athen-list On Behalf Of Stager, Catherine Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2023 10:37 AM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: Re: [Athen] Graphic Novels I've found that it is very helpful to have the professor's feedback on the creation of accessible graphic novels - they may be hoping to emphasize something that might not be noticed unless familiar with the content. Depending upon your student, they might be able to use the audio version that is on YouTube. Best regards, Cath Catherine M. Stager Accessibility & Assistive Technology Specialist Front Range Community College From: athen-list > On Behalf Of Leidy, Venus (leidyv) Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2023 7:03 AM To: athen-list@u.washington.edu Subject: [Athen] Graphic Novels EXTERNAL MAIL: athen-list-bounces@mailman12.u.washington.edu: Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please contact your college IT Help Desk if you have any questions Greetings, Can anyone offer suggestions for making graphic novels accessible? I have a PDF of one and will be scanning another. I don't have any specialized software, only Adobe Acrobat DC and Word. I would be beyond grateful if someone has a file for this book and is willing to share. Frankenstein: The Graphic Novel ISBN: 9781906332495 Thanks! Venus Venus M. Leidy (she, her, hers) Testing and Accessibility Coordinator Student Accessibility Services Good Hall, #216 Direct Line: 814-641-5316 JUNIATA COLLEGE 1700 Moore Street Huntingdon, PA 16652 | juniata.edu CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The materials in this electronic mail transmission (including all attachments) are private and confidential and are the property of the sender. The information contained in the material is privileged and is intended only for the use of the named addressee(s). If you are not the intended addressee, be advised that any unauthorized disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this material is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately notify the sender by replying to the e-mail, and then destroy it immediately. Thank you. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.png Type: image/png Size: 8916 bytes Desc: image001.png URL: From leidyv at juniata.edu Thu Sep 14 10:54:47 2023 From: leidyv at juniata.edu (Leidy, Venus (leidyv)) Date: Thu Sep 14 10:54:55 2023 Subject: [Athen] Graphic Novels In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Thank you all for your suggestions! Venus M. Leidy (she, her, hers) Testing and Accessibility Coordinator Student Accessibility Services Good Hall, #216 Direct Line: 814-641-5316 JUNIATA COLLEGE 1700 Moore Street Huntingdon, PA 16652 | juniata.edu From: athen-list On Behalf Of Susan Kelmer Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2023 12:58 PM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: Re: [Athen] Graphic Novels CAUTION: External Email I second Cath's suggestion - work with the professor. Graphic novels contain text/words, but there are also drawings, and you need to know from the instructor what, if any, of that visual content needs to be described for the student. There is no one-size-fits-all for these. Susan Kelmer Alternate Format Production Program Manager Disability Services Health and Wellness Services T 303 735 4836 www.colorado.edu/disabilityservices [cid:image001.png@01D9E710.CD40CF90] Due to the nature of electronic communication, the security of this message cannot be guaranteed. If you've received this email in error please notify the sender immediately and delete this message. From: athen-list > On Behalf Of Stager, Catherine Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2023 10:37 AM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network > Subject: Re: [Athen] Graphic Novels I've found that it is very helpful to have the professor's feedback on the creation of accessible graphic novels - they may be hoping to emphasize something that might not be noticed unless familiar with the content. Depending upon your student, they might be able to use the audio version that is on YouTube. Best regards, Cath Catherine M. Stager Accessibility & Assistive Technology Specialist Front Range Community College From: athen-list > On Behalf Of Leidy, Venus (leidyv) Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2023 7:03 AM To: athen-list@u.washington.edu Subject: [Athen] Graphic Novels EXTERNAL MAIL: athen-list-bounces@mailman12.u.washington.edu: Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please contact your college IT Help Desk if you have any questions Greetings, Can anyone offer suggestions for making graphic novels accessible? I have a PDF of one and will be scanning another. I don't have any specialized software, only Adobe Acrobat DC and Word. I would be beyond grateful if someone has a file for this book and is willing to share. Frankenstein: The Graphic Novel ISBN: 9781906332495 Thanks! Venus Venus M. Leidy (she, her, hers) Testing and Accessibility Coordinator Student Accessibility Services Good Hall, #216 Direct Line: 814-641-5316 JUNIATA COLLEGE 1700 Moore Street Huntingdon, PA 16652 | juniata.edu CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The materials in this electronic mail transmission (including all attachments) are private and confidential and are the property of the sender. The information contained in the material is privileged and is intended only for the use of the named addressee(s). If you are not the intended addressee, be advised that any unauthorized disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this material is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately notify the sender by replying to the e-mail, and then destroy it immediately. Thank you. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Norwich, BSME, MSIS Assistant Director of Disability & Access Services 25 Buick Street 3rd Floor, Boston MA 02215 lnorwich@bu.edu (email) 617-353-3658 (vox) 617-353-9646 (fax) www.bu.edu/disability (website) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jhori at ucdavis.edu Thu Sep 21 12:06:52 2023 From: jhori at ucdavis.edu (Joshua Hori) Date: Thu Sep 21 12:07:07 2023 Subject: [Athen] Google sites In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hello Lorraine, How complex is the page? Are there interactive elements anywhere? If it?s a read only page, you can either 1) copy/paste the page into a google doc/word doc or 2) right click on the page and print it as a PDF, then perform accessibility edits. Such as setting the language in the tags panel. Best, Joshua Hori Accessible Technology Coordinator Information Educational Technology Academic Technology Services 50 Hutchison Dr. Davis, CA 95616 530-752-2439 Schedule a meeting via Calendly From: athen-list on behalf of Norwich, Lorraine S Date: Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 11:45 AM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: [Athen] Google sites Dear All, Hope the semester is going well. We have a student who is taking a Spanish class who relies on Jaws and Voice over to read the information. They have sent me google sites that they use with Black board to build the site. Any ideas and or thoughts about how to make the sites into word or PDF so we can work on them. Thanks Lorraine Lorraine S. Norwich, BSME, MSIS Assistant Director of Disability & Access Services 25 Buick Street 3rd Floor, Boston MA 02215 lnorwich@bu.edu (email) 617-353-3658 (vox) 617-353-9646 (fax) www.bu.edu/disability (website) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From wwilliam at southtexascollege.edu Fri Sep 22 13:00:32 2023 From: wwilliam at southtexascollege.edu (Wendi Williams) Date: Fri Sep 22 13:00:40 2023 Subject: [Athen] athen-list Digest, Vol 212, Issue 13 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hi. Does the institution's version of Backboard include the Ally feature for alternative formats that students can possibly use? Might want to look into it that LTI feature is there but needs to be deployed for any given course section perhaps. We have it with our Blackboard Ultra and it includes such features as Audio, Immersive Reading, Translate, as well as eBraille and other formats. I teach my students to use it as part of a Universal Design-approach in my science sections, for instance. Wendi Please Note: My work hours may not be your work hours. Please only reply during your work hours. Wendi J. W. Williams, Ph.D. South Texas College Department of Physical Sciences and Engineering / Geoscientist PANACEAS* Project Director *This work is supported by the Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates (REEU) program under Grant #2022-68018-36606 from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to UTRGV in partnership with STC. Office: Pecan Campus / G - 147 Tel: (956) 872-8319 or Cell: (956) 432 - 5924 voice/text E-Mail: wwilliam@southtexascollege.edu Pronouns: she / ella Why is this here? Disability Rights are Civil Rights ?The world is too dangerous for anything but truth and too small for anything but love.? 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Best, Joshua Hori Accessible Technology Coordinator Information Educational Technology Academic Technology Services 50 Hutchison Dr. Davis, CA 95616 530-752-2439 Schedule a meeting via Calendly From: athen-list on behalf of Norwich, Lorraine S Date: Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 11:45 AM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: [Athen] Google sites Dear All, Hope the semester is going well. We have a student who is taking a Spanish class who relies on Jaws and Voice over to read the information. They have sent me google sites that they use with Black board to build the site. Any ideas and or thoughts about how to make the sites into word or PDF so we can work on them. Thanks Lorraine Lorraine S. 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Celebrate by submitting a Proposal CALL FOR PPRESENTATIONS The Twenty Fourth Annual Multiple Perspective On Access, Inclusion & Disability Conference APRIL 8TH & 9TH 2024 The Ohio State University - Columbus, Ohio The Journey from Statute to Seamless Access [A drawing of 3 People (one tall, one short and one in using a wheelchair) working on a white board repeated 3 times with variations. The first image the tall persons is writing on the board the short person and barley reach the writing surface and the one using a chair not at all; it is labeled "Equality". In the next image the short person has a 1 foot high box to Stand on and there is a 3 foot high wheelchair platform with a steep ramp being used by the person using a wheelchair they can now all reach the writing surface; it is labeled "Accommodation". The final image uses a board that comes down to about 2 feet from the floor and they can all reach the board; it is labeled "Seamless Access"] ? Please use our on line SUBMISSION FORM ? Proposal reviews begin December 3, 2023 International Day of Disabled Persons ? Acceptances by January 4, 2024 Louis Braille?s Birthday (World Braille Day) ? Presenter confirmations on January 23, 2024 Ed Roberts Birthday This year marks the 50th anniversary of the of Section 504 or the Rehabilitation Act. Signed by President Nixon on September 26, 1973, Section 504 launched the United States on a journey towards seamless access. The first leg, moving from statute to regulation, took nearly 4 years, and included a lawsuits, protests, and the longest occupation of a federal building in US history. The regulations provided a foundation for the ADA and continue to propel us towards seamless access. As we celebrate fifty years, what are the lessons learned along the way? What are the next steps in our ongoing journey? Multiple Perspective?s ongoing exploration of disability as seen in the human condition, societal evolution. Lived experience focused through multiple lenses and reflected in the structure of work, education, and leisure; law and medicine; government and family. Preference will be given to proposals that encourage discussions across the typical social, political, and disciplinary boundaries; connect individuals to local, national or international communities; or consider parallels, distinctions and intersections with race, gender and ethnicity. Past programs and conference updates To be on the mailing list for the conference, send e-mail to ADA-OSU@osu.edu Please Note: The full conference fees will be waived and lunch provided for on site for presenters. Presenters are responsible for their own travel and lodging. Hosted by the Office of Institutional Equity at the Ohio State University and supported by the generosity of Margaret Stanton and the Ethel Louise Armstrong Endowment Fund. As a modern land grant university, an important part of Ohio State?s mission is serving the wider community as a catalyst for positive change and a springboard for collaborations with and among our partners in education, business, non-profits, and government. Since 2000, each year the university?s ADA Coordinator has identified series of workshops and public events that provide a forum for expand our understanding of disability as integral to human experience and create opportunities to increase community resources through the synergy of collaboration. Description from image tag: A drawing of 3 People (one tall, one short and one in using a wheelchair) working on a white board repeated 3 times with variations. The first image the tall persons is writing on the board the short person and barley reach the writing surface and the one using a chair not at all; it is labeled "Equality". In the next image the short person has a 1foot high box to Stand on and there is a 3 foot high wheelchair platform with a steep ramp being used by the person using a wheelchair they can now all reach the writing surface; it is labeled "Accommodation". The final image uses a board that comes down to about 2 feet from the floor and they can all reach the board; it is labeled "Seamless Access? [Block ?0? Logo: The Ohio State University] L. Scott Lissner, Americans With Disabilities Act Coordinator and Section 504 Compliance Officer Office of Institutional Equity (614) 292-7024(v); (614) 688-3665(fax); Http://ada.osu.edu _______________________________________ What is on your disabilty playlist? ? Lift Me Up ? Assistive Technology Boogie ? Talking Wheelchair Blues ? Fighting ? Pride ? Fire in the Rain -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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This year?s main conference dates are November 8-10, 2023. ** DUE DATE* for submission of application materials is Friday *10/6/2023* ** Applicants must be nominated by a current ATHEN/AHEAD member.* ATHEN Scholarship/Professional Development Details Ron Stewart Memorial Professional Development Scholarship In honor of one of the founding members of ATHEN, the ATHEN Executive Council is happy to offer the Ron Stewart Professional Development Scholarship. Ron Stewart was an instrumental figure and champion of access technology in higher education. In 2002, Ron Stewart helped to start the Access Technology Higher Education Network (ATHEN) while continuing to work in the field of access technology. ATHEN has flourished into an international organization to collect and disseminate best practices in access technology in the higher education environment as well as present a collective voice for the professional practice of access technology in higher education. ATHEN has become a continual sponsor of the Accessing Higher Ground conference. Shortly after Ron passed away in 2017, ATHEN set up this scholarship to provide an opportunity for professionals in the field of adaptive technologies to attend this international AT conference for the first time. The purpose of the Ron Stewart Memorial Professional Development Scholarship is to continue Ron?s mission to nurture access technology professionals in higher education. To accomplish this, the scholarship will provide financial assistance to a first-time, in-person, attendee to the Accessing Higher Ground conference . What?s included in the Scholarship Award? - General conference fees for Accessing Higher Ground Main Conference (not including Pre-Conference or other packages) - Hotel accommodations for the conference (3 nights) at the official conference hotel - Professional Membership in ATHEN for 1 year Note: Recipient will be responsible for travel costs and meals Eligibility Requirements - Never attended the Accessing Higher Ground conference - Employed at a post-secondary institution in the field of access technology Scholarship Application Requirements Complete the scholarship application (also attached): - Prepare a personal written statement on your future goals and ambition to support access technology - Nomination by a current ATHEN/AHEAD member (Self-sponsorship allowed) - Letter of support from management or equivalent at current institution - Email completed application materials to pdaward@athenpro.org We look forward to receiving your applications and interest in this opportunity for you to participate in this international access technology conference for the first time. 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URL: From athenpresident at gmail.com Thu Sep 28 16:53:17 2023 From: athenpresident at gmail.com (ATHEN President) Date: Thu Sep 28 16:53:30 2023 Subject: [Athen] Call for Nominations - ATHEN Executive Council Message-ID: Hello ATHEN members, We are requesting your nominations for the following ATHEN Executive positions: - President (one year commitment, filling a vacancy) - Vice President - Treasurer - Member-at-Large representative For a general overview of the job responsibilities, please see the following web page under the heading "ARTICLE V--EXECUTIVE OFFICERS": http://athenpro.org/node/3 You are welcome to nominate yourself for these positions. If you are nominating another individual, it is highly recommended that you check with that person as to their availability. These positions are members of the ATHEN Executive Council and require some participation. All positions are for a 2 year commitment. 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Please forgive crossposting. *AN INVITATION* for a professional growth opportunity offered through ATHEN (Access Technology in Higher Education Network) for current ATHEN members who have not yet had the opportunity to attend our annual Accessing Higher Ground adaptive technology conference held in Denver Colorado. This year?s main conference dates are November 8-10, 2023. *DUE DATE* for submission of application materials is *Friday 10/6/2023* *Ron Stewart Memorial Professional Development Scholarship* In honor of one of the founding members of ATHEN, the ATHEN Executive Council is happy to offer the Ron Stewart Professional Development Scholarship. Ron Stewart was an instrumental figure and champion of access technology in higher education. In 2002, Ron Stewart helped to start the Access Technology Higher Education Network (ATHEN) while continuing to work in the field of access technology. ATHEN has flourished into an international organization to collect and disseminate best practices in access technology in the higher education environment as well as present a collective voice for the professional practice of access technology in higher education. ATHEN has become a continual sponsor of the Accessing Higher Ground conference. Shortly after Ron passed away in 2017, ATHEN set up this scholarship to provide an opportunity for professionals in the field of adaptive technologies to attend this international AT conference for the first time. The purpose of the Ron Stewart Memorial Professional Development Scholarship is to continue Ron?s mission to nurture access technology professionals in higher education. To accomplish this, the scholarship will provide financial assistance to a first-time, in-person, attendee to the Accessing Higher Ground conference. What?s included in the Scholarship Award? ? General conference fees for Accessing Higher Ground Main Conference (not including Pre-Conference or other packages) ? Hotel accommodations for the conference (3 nights) at the official conference hotel ? Professional Membership in ATHEN for 1 year *Note:* Recipient with be responsible for travel costs and meals Requirements ? Never attended the Accessing Higher Ground conference ? Employed at a post-secondary institution in the field of access technology Scholarship Application Requirements Complete the scholarship application: ? Prepare a personal written statement on your future goals and ambition to support access technology ? Nomination by a current ATHEN member (Self-sponsorship allowed) ? Letter of support from management or equivalent at current institution ? 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