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Accessing Maths and Stats By Other Means

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1
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3
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Authors: 
E A Draffan
Abstract: 
Historically, it has been the work of talented individuals to produce solutions for those with a variety of disabilities who are working and studying in the field of Mathematics and Statistics. Reading graphs from a screen or paper when blind is a challenge, and coping with complex statistics causes many dyslexic students to blanch. However, there are ways of managing independently and it is often through the use of assistive technology that problems are solved and equal access is maintained….
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accessing, maths, stats, blind, dyslexic, assistive technology, TechDis, braille, speech, tactile graphs, VirTouch, large type, talking calculator, AccessMaths, maths drawing program, text to speech, speech to print, supporting students with disabilities (SSwD), disability, MSOR Connections Aug 2001 Vol 1 No 3