Access to mathematics in web resources for people with a visual impairment: Considerations and developments in an open and distance learning context

Cooper, Martyn; Lowe, Tim and Taylor, Mary (2008). Access to mathematics in web resources for people with a visual impairment: Considerations and developments in an open and distance learning context. In: Miesenberger, Klaus; Zagler, Wolfgang; Klaus, Joachim and Karshmer, Arthur eds. Computers Helping People with Special Needs. Lecture Notes in Computer Science (5105/2008). Berlin: Springer, pp. 926–933.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-70540-6_139

URL: http://dx.doi.org/doi:10.1007/978-3-540-70540-6

Abstract

This paper discusses issues in the representation of mathematics within web resources and how this affects access for people with a visual impairment. Firstly it outlines the distance and open learning context at the Open University and the needs of people with a visual impairment. The paper then describes and discusses different approaches to making maths online accessible to people with a visual impairment. Two key projects at the Open University are outlined and some reflections made on future directions for the work.

Viewing alternatives

Metrics

Item Actions

Export

You can export this page using these formats Digital Object Identifier - DOI

About

• Item ORO ID
• 16639
• Item Type
• Book Section
• ISBN
• 3-540-70539-2, 978-3-540-70539-0
• Extra Information
• 11th International Conference, ICCHP 2008, Linz, Austria, July 9-11, 2008. Proceedings; ISSN 0302-9743;
• Academic Unit or School
• Institute of Educational Technology (IET)
  Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) > Mathematics and Statistics
  Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
• Related URLs
• • http://www.springerlink.com(Other)
• Depositing User
• Wendy Hunt