Beyond the Taylor Frame: Options for Accessible Reading and Writing in Math (Batch – 2)

March 2026

Vision Empower team is curating workshops to empower teachers with practical approaches to teaching Mathematics to learners with visual impairment.
These workshops are designed for teachers, special educators, parents, and tutors working with students with visual impairment.
Broadly, participants can expect some or all of the following components:

  • An understanding of WHY reading and writing skills matter in Math
  • How to CHOOSE between Taylor Frame Abacus or Nemeth or Computer etc. ?
  • What Literacy EXPECTATIONS can you have from your student in Math class?
  • About spatial Math and rough work
  • Experiencing the Nemeth Braille Code – A brief intro and hands-on practice for some of the symbols
  • Experiencing accessible writing of Math-on-Computer – A brief intro and hands-on practice for some of the symbols
  • Teaching models and learner prerequisites for imparting these skills
    Topics Covered:
    Immersive Learning Session: Intro to Nemeth Code
    Immersive Learning Session: Intro to Math-on-Computer
    Our Learning Journeys: The Role of Reading and Writing in Mathematics
    Exploring All Options: Current Approaches, How to choose, Challenges & Barriers to Implementation
    How to Teach These Skills – Learner prerequisites & Teaching models
    Handling Spatial Math & Rough Work – with Nemeth Braille or with Computer
Teachers seated in an accessible STEM classroom at ARC attentively listening to a facilitator during a workshop on inclusive mathematics education for visually impaired learners, with tactile learning materials and science models visible.
A facilitator conducting an interactive session on Nemeth Braille Code and math-on-computer methods, with teachers engaged in learning accessible reading and writing techniques in mathematics.
A group of educators gathered in a discussion space during the workshop, actively participating in a session on inclusive teaching practices and accessible mathematics strategies.
Workshop participants inside an accessible classroom raising hands and interacting during a session on teaching mathematics to visually impaired students using multiple accessible methods.
5. Group photograph of teachers, educators, and Vision Empower team members after completing the workshop on accessible mathematics, gathered on steps in a collaborative and inclusive setting.