Be sure to check out the article below on the Math Editor. This sounds very exciting. Ike Ike Presley, TVI, CLVT, CATIS National Project Manager American Foundation for the Blind 739 W. Peachtree St. N.W., Suite 250 Atlanta, GA 30308 404-525-2303 www.afb.org<http://www.afb.org/> We're creating a future of no limits. Join us at www.afb.org/nolimits<http://www.afb.org/nolimits> [Title: Facebook icon]<https://www.facebook.com/americanfoundationfortheblind> [Title: Twitter icon] <http://www.twitter.com/afb1921> [Title: Pinterest icon] <http://www.pinterest.com/afb1921/> [Title: YouTube icon] <https://www.youtube.com/user/afb1921> [Title: Donate Now - Description: Click on this link to donate to AFB]<https://www.afb.org/donate.aspx?action=fullform#content> [Title: no limits logo - Description: The words "no limits" in print and braille]<http://www.afb.org/nolimits> From: The Diagram Center [mailto:info=diagramcenter.org@mail177.atl21.rsgsv.net] On Behalf Of The Diagram Center Sent: Monday, November 27, 2017 4:46 PM To: Ike Presley <ipresley@afb.net> Subject: The DIAGRAM Newsletter: November 2017 edition [The DIAGRAM Center logo] DIAGRAM Center Newsletter Building new paths to accessibility [Decorative image: complicated math equations layered on top of each other.]<http://mailchi.mp/diagramcenter/the-diagram-newsletter-august-2017-edition-1283689?e=d06e80c253> Math Editor: Not Just Another Virtual Calculator We know what you’re thinking: does the world really need another stand-alone, virtual calculator? Well, let us stop you right there because that is not what Benetech’s Math Editor<https://benetech.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1d9f34cfc6f8747bac437fb39&id=426b32dd8b&e=d06e80c253> is. Much more than a calculator, it’s an accessible way to show your work. If you have ever worked with students who have had trouble in math because they have a visual disability, a cognitive disability, a physical disability that makes using pen and paper impossible, or even just illegible handwriting, then you’ll want to check out this tool that lets students show their work digitally. Read More<https://benetech.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1d9f34cfc6f8747bac437fb39&id=10c78cab23&e=d06e80c253> [A decorative image: Two children looking at something on a laptop. One is smiling and pointing at the screen and the other has both his arms raised above his head.]<http://mailchi.mp/diagramcenter/the-diagram-newsletter-august-2017-edition-1283689?e=d06e80c253> Ready Set Go: UM Library Launches Visual Resources Toolkit Last year we had the pleasure of participating in a workshop on Describing Visual Resources in Arts and Humanities Publications hosted by the University of Michigan Library and Press. We are thrilled to be able to share with you the work that came out of it. Read More<https://benetech.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1d9f34cfc6f8747bac437fb39&id=fe3d90120f&e=d06e80c253> [A decorative image: a black and white photograph of a hand holding a 3D printed abstract object.]<https://benetech.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1d9f34cfc6f8747bac437fb39&id=aee957ee52&e=d06e80c253> Tactile Graphics Symposium In 2016, the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) and Ann Cunningham initiated an effort to gather the thought leaders and creators of tactile art and tactile graphics to experience and examine the current state of the work in this field. In September, the NFB sponsored the third and final Tactile Art and Graphics Symposium in partnership with the Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired in San Francisco and we were there. Read More<https://benetech.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1d9f34cfc6f8747bac437fb39&id=adda822f05&e=d06e80c253> [A decorative image - it's a photograph of a lit lightbulb lying on a chalk board with science formulas written on it and creativity underlined.] Bay Area Accessibility Camp Benetech staff members Charles LaPierre and Deanna McCusker had the opportunity to attend this year's Bay Area Accessibility Camp which was held in San Francisco, CA on October 21st. Read More<https://benetech.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1d9f34cfc6f8747bac437fb39&id=2b41c4182b&e=d06e80c253> [Silhouette of a boy with his arms raised standing outside at sun set.] Big News From Benetech We are happy to announce that Benetech has received a five-year award from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, to expand and improve access to books for students with Print Disability through the Bookshare<https://benetech.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1d9f34cfc6f8747bac437fb39&id=37da254072&e=d06e80c253> Program. Read More<https://benetech.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1d9f34cfc6f8747bac437fb39&id=8843d3facf&e=d06e80c253> [Members of the Developers Working Group participating in a code sprint.] Working Group Updates: Never a Dull Moment The DIAGRAM working groups are an integral part of our community and are working away on some pretty amazing things, some of which just may surprise you. 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