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This is a good question. It's generally preferred that math content not be included as images. If you image tag the math, it becomes harder for visually impaired students using screen readers to follow equations because they can't simply go back through parts
of an equation (like with MathML). They'd have to listen to the entire image tag again. In addition, if you include math content in a PDF, it might not be formatted as math and screen readers may not read equations as equations. I've found it's best just to
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<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, November 2, 2023 10:00 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> athen-list@u.washington.edu <athen-list@u.washington.edu><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Athen] Math accessibility question - need feedback</font>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">I’m totally blind, so I’m trying to be cautious in approaching my question here and the response I provide to others in similar discussions as to not inject my bias…</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">But when producing accessible STEM content (specifically materials with equations), is it widely agreed upon that equations as images with alt text are less preferrable or not acceptable as compared to the same equations provided in MathML?</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">I’m seeing a trend where STEM content is shared as a PDF and, while equations are properly tagged with alt text that is a textual representation of the content being displayed, I find this far less navigable than would be a document with
equations in MathML.</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">Is it technically accessible? Debatable. Is it functionally equivalent or equitable access… My opinion is no.</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">Would love for you to chime in!</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">Thanks,</p>
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