A Framework for Helping the Visually Impaired Learn and Practice Math
Abstract
Visually impaired people usually try to build their careers in areas where the use of
mathematics is minimal. This is because learning or practicing mathematics demands
highly visual abilities. In this paper, a framework is introduced which will enable visually
impaired students to learn and practice mathematics like sighted students. The
framework was instantiated successfully to enable visually impaired students to learn
and practice linear algebra. An electronic system was developed which was used by
visually impaired university students. In addition, an instantiation was implemented to
help visually impaired upper elementary and middle school students learn and practice
Algebra using either Arabic or English. This instantiation has been implemented as an
electronic system and tested for upper elementary students. Encouraging results were
reported. Currently work is ongoing to augment it to serve middle school students.
Author(s)
Elkabani I., Zantout R.
Journal/Conference Information
5th International Conference on Information and Communication Technology and Accessibility (ICTA),