For blind and low-vision (BLV) individuals, digital math communication is uniquely difficult due to the lack of accessible tools. Currently, the state of the art is either code-based, like LaTeX, or WYSIWYG, like visual editors. However, both paradigms view math communication as primarily a visual typesetting problem, and may be accessible but difficult to use. In this paper, we present an equation editor that is built from the ground up with BLV accessibility in mind. Specifically, we notice that two of the biggest barriers with current technology are the high cognitive load and the lack of spatial relationships. Thus, we build an editor that uses spatial audio cues, muscle memory, tones, and more intuitive navigation to properly contextualize math equations. We discuss how this new paradigm can enable new levels of math communication, engagement, and literacy. Finally, we discuss natural next steps.

翻译：对于视障及低视力人群而言，由于缺乏无障碍工具，数字数学交流尤为困难。当前，最先进的技术要么是基于代码的（如LaTeX），要么是所见即所得的（如可视化编辑器）。然而，这两种范式都将数学交流主要视为视觉排版问题，虽然可能具备可访问性，但使用起来仍较为困难。本文提出了一款从零开始构建、充分考虑视障及低视力人群无障碍需求的公式编辑器。具体而言，我们注意到当前技术存在的两大主要障碍是高认知负荷和空间关系缺失。因此，我们构建了一款利用空间音频提示、肌肉记忆、音调以及更直观的导航来正确定位数学公式上下文的编辑器。我们探讨了这一新范式如何能够实现更高水平的数学交流、参与度和素养。最后，我们讨论了自然的后续步骤。