3.3 XHTML+MathML: IE, MathPlayer and Speech

This format can be produced from L^aT_eX  via TeX4ht (section 1.2) and from Word via MathType (section 2.2). While it may display correctly on any given browser this is dependent on the browser MathML capability and the available fonts. This format is therefore not recommended for use with browsers other than IE. It is a recommended non-editable format for students who use a screenreader or text-to-speech assistive technology.

MathPlayer, a plugin to Internet Explorer (IE) is required for both visual display and speech mathematics. It is freely available and can be downloaded from http://www.dessci.com/en/products/mathplayer/download.htm. Basic tests with the preview release of MathPlayer 3.0 confirmed that there are problems with this version, IE9 and assistive technology hence that combination should not be used. There is a note to this effect on the MathPlayer page.

We tested resources using IE9 and MathPlayer 2.2. Testing was completed using JAWS 12.0 screenreader http://www.freedomscientific.com/products/fs/jaws-product-page.asp and TextHelp Read and Write Gold (10) literacy support software http://www.texthelp.com/UK/our-products/readwrite.

Information about using MathPlayer is available at http://www.dessci.com/en/products/mathplayer/tech/accessibility.htm and a full list of assistive technology compatible with MathPlayer is available from http://www.dessci.com/en/solutions/access/atsupport.htm#Reader_Tools.