[nabop] career information

[Lisa Hall]

Hi Lisa,

If you are considering Braille Proofreading or braille transcribing, go to 
http://www.nfb.org/nfb/Braille_Certification.asp?SnID=1477421406
you will find all the info you need for braille certification for literary
braille transcribing, literary braille proofreading, mathematics braille
transcribing, mathematics braille proofreading, and music transcribing.
In literary braille and music braille transcribing, the training materials
are online and are available in both print as .pdf and braille as .brf files
for you to download for free.
The training materials for braille proofreading and mathematics braille
transcribing and proofreading is available in hardcopy braille and print at
the moment, however, you will need to fill out an application online for any
of these courses and submit it to The NFB Jernigan Institute.
Application can be sent to:
        National Federation of the Blind
        Braille Certification Training Program
        1800 Johnson Street
        Baltimore, MD 21230

Whether intending to take the course in braille proofreading with a local
teacher or through correspondence, prospective students must submit this
application form before the course begins. Prospective students must also
write a braille letter describing their qualifications and mail it to the
address above. The application can be submitted online, but the letter must
be received before the student is considered registered.

How the course works
Applicants who do not have a Library of Congress certificate in literary
braille transcription, will use the Instruction Manual to learn and/or
review the official code for English Braille. After completing the
transcribing manual, students will receive a copy of Instructions in Braille
Proofreading. This book consists of lessons that teach how to detect and
correct errors, to prepare constructive reports to transcribers, and to use
other proofreading techniques. During this part of the course, both print
and braille report submissions are required. Lessons must be submitted in
hard-copy braille. Thermoform copies are not acceptable. Hyphenation must be
employed where appropriate. Computer programs using a literary braille
translator may not be used in preparing lessons for this course. 

Students who must study both the Instructional Manual for Braille
Transcribing, Fourth Edition, and the Instructions in Braille Proofreading
usually require nine to twelve months to complete the proofreading course.
Students who are already Library of Congress-certified in literary braille
transcribing can usually complete the course in about three to four months.

For more information 
Contact: Jennifer Dunnam, Manager of Braille Programs
National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute
Phone: (612) 767-5658
E-mail: transcribers at nfb.org

Lisa Hall, Braille Proofreader
Former BANA Representative for Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually
Impaired
Cincinnati, Ohio

President since 1996 of
National Association of Blind Office Professionals (NABOP), a Division of
National Federation of the Blind

Web page:
http://www.lisa-halls-world.org

Work phone: (513) 522-3860, extension 2271
Cell phone: (513) 550-5155
Home phone: (513) 931-7070

E-mail: lhall007 at cinci.rr.com
MSN I.D.: lhall10 at satx.rr.com (no email at this address)
Skype: lisa120362
 
"It's not over until I win!"--Les Brown

 

 

 

 
Hi Lisa,

I know that I am replying to the entire list for everyone's benefit.


Lisa Hall, Braille Proofreader
Former BANA Representative for Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually
Impaired
Cincinnati, Ohio

President since 1996 of
National Association of Blind Office Professionals (NABOP), a Division of
National Federation of the Blind

Web page:
http://www.lisa-halls-world.org

Work phone: (513) 522-3860, extension 2271
Cell phone: (513) 550-5155
Home phone: (513) 931-7070

E-mail: lhall007 at cinci.rr.com
MSN I.D.: lhall10 at satx.rr.com (no email at this address)
Skype: lisa120362
 
"It's not over until I win!"--Les Brown

 

 

 

 


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Please tell me more about the certification course.
         

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