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How to Graph and Analyze Scientific Data for a Person who is Blind or has Low Vision

The ability for a person with low vision or blindness to analyze tables and graphs has always been a challenge and has undoubtedly caused great frustration for a teacher. Some options a student can use would be to use a … Continue reading

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Tactile Drawing Solutions for Producing Diagrams in Physics Classrooms for Students who are Blind

Generally, physics lessons are taught in a visual format with a lot of questions left unanswered for a student with visual impairments. The proper way to relay these concepts would be through tactile diagrams with raised line drawings, the use … Continue reading

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Part 2: Chemists with Disabilities Teaching Practices for Students who are Blind or Low Vision

Part 2 Teaching Chemistry to Students with Disabilities: A Manual for High Schools, Colleges, and Graduate Programs, 4th Edition Dorothy L. Miner, Ron Nieman, Anne B. Swanson, and Michael Woods, Editors Kelley Carpenter, Copy Editor. American Chemical Society Committee on Chemists with Disabilities Copyright … Continue reading

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News Release: GW Micro and Independence Science Make Science and Engineering Accessible to Blind Worldwide

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GW Micro and Independence Science Make Science and Engineering Accessible to Blind Worldwide New Video: How Window-Eyes and Logger Pro interact to create a data analysis program accessible to the student with visual impairments Fort Wayne, Indiana … Continue reading

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Part 1: Chemists with Disabilities in the Laboratory

PART 1 Teaching Chemistry to Students with Disabilities: A Manual for High Schools, Colleges, and Graduate Programs, 4th Edition Dorothy L. Miner, Ron Nieman, Anne B. Swanson, and Michael Woods, Editors Kelley Carpenter, Copy Editor. American Chemical Society Committee on Chemists with Disabilities Copyright … Continue reading

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Talking LabQuest Customer Review

As a growing business developing technology in uncharted territory, it is important for our researchers to take feedback from users of the product. At the American Chemical Society National Meeting, our staff had the pleasure of meeting with Jordan Harshman a TA … Continue reading

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How to Use Window-Eyes and JAWS® Screen Readers to Access Logger Pro Software

NOW AVAILABLE FOR USE WITH WINDOW-EYES! Video Demonstration of Logger Pro Data Analysis software with the Window-Eyes App. A few years ago, the idea of students with visual impairments accessing science laboratories and advanced data analysis was considered impossible, due to … Continue reading

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Press Release: Mobile, Accessible Periodic Table for Students who are Visually Impaired

News Release For Immediate Release March 3, 2012 Hand-Held, Mobile, Talking Periodic Table to Improve Science Education for Students with Visual Impairments WEST LAFAYETTE, IN – The first digital periodic table developed for students with visual impairments is now available. This … Continue reading

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NFB Parents and Teacher Seminar; Empowering the Blind in Science Classes

From First Steps to First Grade and Beyond The National Federation of the Blind of Illinois Presents a Seminar for Parents and Teachers. Teacher’s Seminar: Friday April 13, 2012 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Parents Seminar: Saturday, April 14, 2012 8:30 a.m. to … Continue reading

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TVI Tips: How to be an Effective Sighted Guide

For a student with visual impairments, being able to work and learn independently in a laboratory setting is paramount, yet there are times when an effective sighted guide is crucial for a successful learning experience for the student. Read the … Continue reading

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