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🎓 Returning #Blind #CS #Student – Seeking Advice on LaTeX & #Accessible #Math Tools

Hi everyone! I’m a blind student returning to college to pursue a B.S. in Computer Science through Colorado Christian University Online. This is my third attempt at college due to chronic illness, but I’m excited to be back and determined to make it work.

I’m looking for advice on two fronts:

📝 1. LaTeX on #Windows

I’ve recently started learning LaTeX and find it a more accessible way to write papers—especially when paired with Zotero for citations. My main machine is a Windows 11 Pro mini PC, and I also have a Raspberry Pi running Arch Linux ARM.

So far, I’ve tried:

  • Overleaf – nice interface, but the PDF viewer isn’t very screen reader-friendly and the editor has some issues too (JAWS/NVDA repeat lines).
  • VS Code with LaTeX Workshop – most accessible option I've tried
  • TeXnicCenter – only briefly.

👉 Question: What LaTeX editors or workflows do you use on #Windows, and how accessible have you found them?

➗ 2. Relearning College-Level Math

I’ll be starting with calculus early next year. It’s been a long time since high school, and chronic illness has affected my memory and cognition. I used to use a Perkins Brailler for math, but arthritis/lupus (still being diagnosed) makes that painful now.

👉 Question: Can anyone recommend accessible resources for relearning math—especially for someone doing everything online?

Any tips for doing math, science, or programming fully online as a blind student would be incredibly appreciated.

Thanks in advance! I’m happy to share what I learn along the way.

Feel free to boost or tag others who might have insights.

#BlindTech #Accessibility #LaTeX #STEM #DisabilityInSTEM #MathAccessibility #JAWS #NVDA ##ScreenReader Zotero #ChronicIllness #OnlineLearning @mastoblind @main

📢 NEW ONLINE COURSE 📢 Beyond Statues: Memorials in Modern Wales

From war memorials to memorial gardens, plaques to statues, placenames to public buildings; memorials surround us. They shape and are shaped by our heritage, our communities, our landscapes and our very identities.
Why do we memorialise? What or who do we commemorate? Who do memorials serve - the past or the present? Whether it’s a statue of Edward Coulston, 'Cofiwch Dryweryn' graffiti, or a new plaque; memorials are rarely out of the news and are often as controversial as they are ubiquitous.

A mine of information for investigating local history; explore the many forms, motivations, challenges and purposes of memorials in Wales and beyond.
Fee Waiver available for eligible learners who live in Wales including paid and unpaid carers, LGBTQ+ and many more
👍 Only proof of Welsh address is required 👍

aber.ac.uk/en/lifelong-learnin

Introduction to GIS with QGIS [tutorial]
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libguides.brown.edu/gis_data_t <-- shared Brown University tutorial/self-lead class
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"This tutorial was created for a day-long introductory GIS workshop and for self-directed learners, using the free and open source QGIS desktop software. Download QGIS and install it for Windows, Mac, or Linux. It's recommended that you install the same version of QGIS that's being used in the tutorial, which is written for the stable long term release…”
#GIS #spatial #mapping #QGIS #opensource #opendata #tutorial #desktop #geopackage #selflearning #selftaught #onlinelearning #education #learning #elearning #onlineclasses #distancelearning #onlinecourses #onlineeducation #online #school #virtuallearning #learn #usecase #free

#LearnToDraw #webinar series from #SierraClubBC ✏️🦅🐋🦉
If you love #nature & #wildlife & want to learn how to draw - you'll enjoy their video #ArtLessons.

sierraclub.bc.ca/learn-to-draw

About the art instructor:

Dr. Julius Csotonyi is a Vancouver-based scientific illustrator and natural history fine artist. He has a scientific background in ecology (MSc) and microbiology (PhD) which has taken him to study sensitive ecosystems, from sand dunes in the Rocky Mountain parks to hydrothermal vents at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean.

These experiences have fuelled a strong resolve to work toward preserving the earth’s biota. Painting biological subjects is one means that he uses to both enhance public awareness of biological diversity and to motivate concern for its welfare.

He paints murals and panels that have appeared in numerous museums (e.g. the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History), press release images for scientific publications, books, stamp sets (e.g. the 2018 “Sharks of Canada” set for Canada Post), and coins for the Royal Canadian Mint. His work is viewable on his online gallery, csotonyi.com

Sierra Club BC · Learn to draw webinars featuring endangered beings and illustrator Julius Csotonyi | Sierra Club BCLearn how to draw stunning wildlife in this tutorial series with artist Julius Csotonyi and Sierra Club BC! Perfect for all ages and skill levels!