STEM Accessibility

Making STEM Accessible

Accessible STEM

Create accessible content for STEM courses using Equatio.

Equatio is an application that assists both faculty and students in the creation of accessible math, science and engineering equations. Other features include:

  • Handwriting recognition

  • Screenshot reader

  • Speech input

  • Graph editor

More information can be found on the Equatio website.

Equatio

Equatio is a powerful equation editor that makes it easy to create digital, accessible math.

Equatio FAQ

Cabrillo faculty and students can access Equatio through the Canvas integration, or by downloading the desktop app to your computer.

If you are using a laptop or computer issued by Cabrillo College, please submit a Software Installation Request ticket from IT.

If you are using a personal device (not-issued by Cabrillo College), you can download Equatio for Windows or Mac here.

Equatio is already installed in Canvas and can be accessed by following this EquatIO guide. Here is a quick 1 min video tutorial that covers the same material.

Here is a 15 minute video made by EquatIO, with an overview of their main functions.

Here is a playlist covering more topics: Higher Ed YouTube playlist.

If you need support with using Equatio visit the EquatIO tech support page or reach out to the TLC.