[Cinci-nfb] Thinking of postponing Membership Committee meeting

[Lisa Hall]

Hi Chris and everyone on the membership committee,

I would echo the same that Paul says.

We can at least say that we have found someone who can assist us and 
provide guidance in making NFB of Cincinnati visible and look good 
overall. If we are going to reach out to new people all areas should be 
consider: parents and teachers of blind children, blind students, the 
elderly population who are losing vision now, etc. Whenever we lose 
someone in our state whether it be a death, someone moving to another 
state to start school, a new job, etc. every effort should be made in 
recruiting more than one person to replace what is lost. We also need 
to educate the medical professions such as ophthalmologist, 
optometrist, nurses, and all other people in the social work field 
about positive attitudes of blindness and what we can do to help all 
blind people become the best they can be.

On a personal note, I am happy to report that on Monday, October 3, 
2016, I receive a letter from National Federation of the Blind Jernigan 
Institue Braille Certification Program that I have successfully passed 
the Unified English Braille Proficiency Exam. Since 2004, I have been a 
Braille Transcriber under the old code of English Braille American 
Edition otherwise known as literary braille in the U.S. Now I will have 
another credential added to my certification that I can transcribe any 
literary material by following rules and guidelines written in the 
Unified English Braille codebooks. Since I work for Clovernook Center 
for the Blind, I primarily do braille proofreading in which my 
responsibility is held accountable for any mistakes made by a 
transcriber not following rules written. It is wonderful to have a 
network of transcribers and proofreaders in this state and around the 
country that can provide support when needed. If there is something we 
are not knowledgeable in such areas like Nemeth or scientific notation 
whether it be computer notation, chemistry notation, music notation, or 
textbook formatting, every effort is made to contact National Braille 
Association and/or California Transcribers and Educators for the Blind 
and Visually Impaired to ask questions when in doubt. There is no such 
thing as stupid question. I can now help others learn the UEB code to 
become braille proofreader or transcriber to anyone who is blind or 
sighted. There is a severe shortage of professionals in this area right 
now. This course is rigorous and for those who are still transcribing 
under the old code should think very seriously in upgrading their 
skills. There are numerous ways to learn the new code. I will mention 
some of the ways to anyone who is considering doing that. It can be 
done and it's possible.

Have a great day everyone.

Sincerely,


Lisa Hall

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