{"id":1953,"date":"2026-02-21T12:53:39","date_gmt":"2026-02-21T07:23:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visionempowertrust.org\/arc\/?p=1953"},"modified":"2026-04-02T12:07:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T06:37:05","slug":"pragya-national-mathematics-teacher-training-workshop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visionempowertrust.org\/arc\/pragya-national-mathematics-teacher-training-workshop\/","title":{"rendered":"Beyond the Taylor Frame: Options for Accessible Reading and Writing in Math"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Vision Empower team is curating workshops to empower teachers with practical approaches to teaching Mathematics to learners with visual impairment.<br>These workshops are designed for teachers, special educators, parents, and tutors working with students with visual impairment.<br>Broadly, participants can expect some or all of the following components:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An understanding of WHY reading and writing skills matter in Math<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to CHOOSE between Taylor Frame Abacus or Nemeth or Computer etc. ?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What Literacy EXPECTATIONS can you have from your student in Math class?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>About spatial Math and rough work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experiencing the Nemeth Braille Code &#8211; A brief intro and hands-on practice for some of the symbols<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experiencing accessible writing of Math-on-Computer &#8211; A brief intro and hands-on practice for some of the symbols<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teaching models and learner prerequisites for imparting these skills<br>Topics Covered:<br>Immersive Learning Session: Intro to Nemeth Code<br>Immersive Learning Session: Intro to Math-on-Computer<br>Our Learning Journeys: The Role of Reading and Writing in Mathematics<br>Exploring All Options: Current Approaches, How to choose, Challenges &amp; Barriers to Implementation<br>How to Teach These Skills \u2013 Learner prerequisites &amp; Teaching models<br>Handling Spatial Math &amp; Rough Work \u2013 with Nemeth Braille or with Computer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-dominant-color=\"aea299\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #aea299;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/visionempowertrust.org\/arc\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pragya-National-Mathematics-Teacher-Training-Workshop-2.webp?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Participant typing mathematical expressions on a laptop using accessible input methods during the two-day mathematics teacher training program.\" class=\"wp-image-1956 not-transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/visionempowertrust.org\/arc\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pragya-National-Mathematics-Teacher-Training-Workshop-2.webp?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, 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computer-based mathematics activities during the Pragya workshop, with printed reference materials and laptops on the table.\" class=\"wp-image-1955 not-transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/visionempowertrust.org\/arc\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pragya-National-Mathematics-Teacher-Training-Workshop-1.webp?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/visionempowertrust.org\/arc\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pragya-National-Mathematics-Teacher-Training-Workshop-1.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/visionempowertrust.org\/arc\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pragya-National-Mathematics-Teacher-Training-Workshop-1.webp?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/visionempowertrust.org\/arc\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pragya-National-Mathematics-Teacher-Training-Workshop-1.webp?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-dominant-color=\"9f877d\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #9f877d;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/visionempowertrust.org\/arc\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pragya-National-Mathematics-Teacher-Training-Workshop.webp?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Educators participating in a hands-on mathematics training session, collaboratively practicing accessible digital math tools on a laptop.\" class=\"wp-image-1954 not-transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/visionempowertrust.org\/arc\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pragya-National-Mathematics-Teacher-Training-Workshop.webp?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/visionempowertrust.org\/arc\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pragya-National-Mathematics-Teacher-Training-Workshop.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, 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