The instructor must refrain from using vague directional cues, such as this, that, here, or there. Because of the many aids that a blind student may need in class, it is handy if the student can be seated at a table rather than at a desk. Preferably, this table should be located near the front of the classroom, so that a student with some vision is better able to pick up the comments of the teacher. However, many mathematics textbooks are not available in braille, and even when such a textbook is available, many blind students simply may not be skilled in reading braille. Also, in general, the higher the level of mathematics, the longer it takes to get a get a book on tape or in braille.
Mylar paper is also available.
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