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Looking for some resources and tools for higher level math and physics and sciences (self.Blind)
submitted by siriuslylupin6
Okay people who has done higher level mathematics who are blind. What have you found helpful as tools in your journey I mean physical tactile ones or have you done most of it on the computer? Math or physics is both fine. What tools served you? I think I have ideas and I know for like basic college math but not got much in to higher level mathematics.
zersiax 2 points 2y ago
The books at OpenStax are generally reasonably accessible, as well as the notes over at $1
As for tools, things like R, Python and Octave are probably your best bets accessibility-wise, but I don't know the specifics for using any of these I'm afraid.
As for tools, things like R, Python and Octave are probably your best bets accessibility-wise, but I don't know the specifics for using any of these I'm afraid.
Fluid_Calligrapher25 1 points 2y ago
Talking physics laboratory tools from Independence Science. Their blind scientists are also very helpful and knowledgeable. You might want to reach out to them. They also have a newsletter that has good resources.
CloudsOfMagellan 1 points 2y ago
I use LaTeX instead of PDFs as it's a lot more explicit and is just plain text
For programming I use emacspeak
For a calculator I normally use octave which is the same as Matlab but is completely free and accessible
For programming I use emacspeak
For a calculator I normally use octave which is the same as Matlab but is completely free and accessible
sillynee 2 points 2y ago
I second and highly recommend the use of LaTeX for higher level mathematics as an alternative to Nemeth braille; most university professors either know about its existance or actively use it, so it's a good bridge-builder to independently being able to translate math equations into their visual representations. LaTeX is also integrated with tools like MathType for Word etc, and if you're fortunate you might also be able to ask for the raw LaTeX source for your PDFs.
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vip-sizzles 1 points 2y ago
I majored in math & mostly relied on a CCTV. Exams were provided in large print. I don't recall needing a calculator too often though. Many courses focused on theory & proofs.
BlindBear902 1 points 2y ago
What are you doing now for a career?
BlakeBlues 1 points 2y ago
Let me reach out to my friends! I know nemeth sand tactics graphics work for some, but it's a challenge overall
narfarnst 1 points 2y ago
I am mostly blind, but (especially back in college) can see enough to use assistive technology and computers. I mostly used a CCTV and my professors were mostly pretty good about sending me PDF versions of problem sets and some class materials.
I mostly used hard copies of books with magnifiers, but more and more textbooks are available online today which is good.
As for the actual math part there is something called $1. And also check out the "See Also" on that page.
Hope this helps. And I hope others have more info because I also want to know.
I mostly used hard copies of books with magnifiers, but more and more textbooks are available online today which is good.
As for the actual math part there is something called $1. And also check out the "See Also" on that page.
Hope this helps. And I hope others have more info because I also want to know.
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