Access to this software is critical for individuals who are blind. This is especially true in school systems where knowledge of PowerPoint is part of the curriculum. In the past, individuals with blindness relied heavily on sighted peers to participate in, and complete presentations with antiquated overhead projectors. Independent presentations can easily be produced when PowerPoint is made accessible. The Process Four students have been selected from four different school districts.
Visual abilities range from legal blindness to total blindness.
All students are Braille readers in junior high or high school. Students are encouraged to talk with their teachers about required PowerPoint assignments, or projects they are interested in completing for a grade. Grading systems may vary from teacher to teacher and students must complete the work as assigned. Instruction of PowerPoint will be conducted with the four selected students prior to classroom instruction by their teachers. Choosing Blank Presentation here is best for a beginning student.