D4: Accessible math: let's find the missing variable

Brian Richwine (he/him) and Mary Stores (she/her) from Indiana University

Historically, we presented on how screen readers fail in the promise of providing access to digital mathematics. This presentation explores the evolution of accessible math for screen reader users. We begin by defining what constitutes truly accessible math content and technologies. Then, we examine the current landscape, including math preferences, braille options, and math exploration tools. A scorecard matrix will be presented, evaluating the accessibility capabilities of various screen readers for mathematical content. Finally, we will discuss whether this list is comprehensive and invite the audience to share additional areas requiring further exploration to achieve full accessibility for mathematical materials. The goal is to provide a realistic assessment of where we stand and spark ideas for continued progress in this critical domain.

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