[Cinci-nfb] Celebrating the accomplishments of one of our own

Thu Oct 6 23:03:26 UTC 2016

Hi Lisa,Way to go!  I am so proud of you.Judy Rudig

      From: Rachel Kuntz via Cinci-nfb <cinci-nfb at nfbnet.org>
 To: 'NFB of Ohio Cincinnati Chapter List' <cinci-nfb at nfbnet.org>; 'NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List' <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> 
Cc: Rachel Kuntz <rachelrkuntz at gmail.com>
 Sent: Thursday, October 6, 2016 6:01 PM
 Subject: [Cinci-nfb] Celebrating the accomplishments of one of our own

Hi All,  I want to share some really wonderful news about Lisa Hall, a member of the Cincinnati Chapter. On top of her full time responsibilities at Clover nook, she managed to study and pass the very rigorous UEB certification program through the NFB. Those who know Lisa know that she is truly gifted at her job. She once told me that she was part of a team which had to proof the Medicare annual guidebook. Earning the UEB certification is no easy task so please join me in acknowledging her success.   Here are a few comments from Lisa as posted to the Cincinnati email list serv: On a personal note, I am happy to report that on Monday, October 3, 2016, I received a letter from the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute Braille Certification Program that I have successfully passed the Unified English Braille Proficiency Exam. Since 2004, I have been 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 to be 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 a stupid question. I can now help others learn the UEB code to become Braille Proofreaders or Transcribers. 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 think very seriously about 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.  Proudly,Rachel R. KuntzBoard MemberNational Federation of the Blind of Ohio937.245.0547 cellrachelrkuntz at gmail.com www.nfbohio.orgLive the life you want… Blindness is not what holds you back.  
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