Applied computational chemistry for the blind and visually impaired
Abstract
We describe accommodations that we have made to our applied computational-theoretical chemistry laboratory to provide access for blind and visually impaired students interested in independent investigation of structure-function relationships. Our approach utilizes tactile drawings, molecular model kits, existing software, Bash and Perl scripts written in-house, and three-dimensional printing in a process that allows a blind or visually impaired student to satisfy her or his curiosity about structure-function relationships with minimal assistance from sighted co-workers.
Document Type
Article
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1021/ed3000364
Keywords
Computational Chemistry, Computer-Based Learning, Graduate Education/Research, Inquiry-Based/Discovery Learning, Laboratory Computing/Interfacing, Molecular Properties/Structure, Organic Chemistry, Quantum Chemistry, Theoretical Chemistry, Undergraduate Research
Publication Date
10-9-2012
Recommended Citation
Wedler, Henry B., Sarah R. Cohen, Rebecca L. Davis, Jason G. Harrison, Matthew R. Siebert, Dan Willenbring, Christian S. Hamann, Jared T. Shaw, and Dean J. Tantillo. "Applied computational chemistry for the blind and visually impaired." Journal of Chemical Education 89, no. 11 (2012): 1400-1404.
Journal Title
Journal of Chemical Education
