[nabop] Next Steps for Honing Braille Transcription Skills?

[rbacchus228 at gmail.com]

Congratulations on passing the certification exam

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> On Aug 9, 2017, at 3:21 PM, Valdez, Danielle, CFB via NABOP <nabop at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello, 
> 
> I actually just passed the NCUEB exam in April. I did so by transcribing anything I could get my hands on! Any news articles from Newsline, emails, shopping lists, etc. I also read a book in hard copy braille in EBAE and a book in UEB on a BrailleSense. My advice is to immerse yourself as much as possible in braille. 
> 
> I have also heard that the Hadley Institute for the Blind and Visually Impaired's Transition to UEB course will make you more than prepared for the NCUEB exam. I have taken the Braille Literacy 3 and 4 courses through Hadley and really enjoy it!
> 
> I hope this helps. Good luck in your future endeavors!
> 
> Best, 
> 
> Danielle Valdez, NCUEB
> New Mexico Commission for the Blind
> 2200 Yale Blvd. SE
> Albuquerque, NM 87106
> 
> Phone: (505)383-2236
> Toll Free in New Mexico Only: (888)513-7958 Ext. 32236
> Email: danielle.valdez at state.nm.us 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NABOP [mailto:nabop-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dani Pagador via NABOP
> Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2017 12:20 PM
> To: nabop at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Dani Pagador
> Subject: [nabop] Next Steps for Honing Braille Transcription Skills?
> 
> Hi, Everyone.
> I'm working on my trial manuscript and hope to be UEB certified in the next few months.
> 
> Are there any Braille transcribers on list? If not, is there an e-mail list where I can go to ask questions regarding career development opportunities, or discuss how I can further hone my skills??
> 
> Thanks,
> Dani
> 
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