Hello.
Here at Worcester we have a blind student who is taking a sports module
which involves presentations in powerpoint including graphs and chemical
reaction diagrams.
Tutors are converting the powerpoint document into word so the student’s
screen reader can access it and they will give some descriptions of the
diagrams and reactions.
But the student also needs the diagrams in a tactile format in addition to
the textual description to get an adequate understanding of the
information.
I don’t think tutors can be expected to produce hotspotted tactile diagrams
with Braille labelling. Although DSA does not cover the cost of making
course materials accessible would transcribing these tactile elements be an
exemption which should be DSA funded?
Thanks
Steve Joyce
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