While it is possible to add 'Alt text' to these images, this does not provide access to manipulate, edit or solve it. Unfortunately, many current applications use image files for displaying equations. What is Accessible Math?Īccessible math is a format with the following characteristics and benefits: The equations can also then be converted to Nemeth Braille on a Braille Display that is typically connected to the computer via USB or Bluetooth. When equations are in MathML they can be read correctly by a screen reader such as Jaws, Read Aloud, and Voice Over.
Creating equations using MathType, puts them into the accessible format MathML that can render directly in web browsers.
It is now possible, at no extra cost, to embed accessible math equations within Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Google Docs, Mac Office Software (Pages, Key Note), and D2L using MathType add-in.
