[nabs-l] UEB certification

[Greg Aikens]

Just to add some clarity to what has been shared already, there are two certifications being discussed. There is the NCUEB, which allows you to demonstrate your braille knowledge. This is great for braille teachers and other professionals who need to demonstrate competence in braille but don’t need to be braille transcribers. The other certification is the braille transcribers course, which is administered by the NFB. This course is for people who want to become certified braille transcribers. 

If you do not need or want to transcribe braille materials, I would recommend the NCUEB instead. There is no course associated with it. 

If all you need is to learn more about UEB and don’t necessarily want a certification, the Transition to UEB course through Hadley is quite good and free. The turn around time is quick if you submit your work electronically. I completed this course in May and it served my current needs, although I would like to look into the NCUEB exam in the future. 

Hope this helps.

-Greg

> On Sep 4, 2015, at 9:58 PM, Stephanie via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I have received my NCUEB and I didn't find the test to be difficult. Though I did take Braille 1 and 2 which was in UEB at Louisiana Tech. I also took the test in Ruston. The test is in three parts Braille transcribing using the Braille writer, proof reading, and multiple choice. There are study materials that you can get if you register through NFB that really help to show you what to expect. I hope this helps.
> 
> Stephanie Martin
> President of Louisiana Association of Blind Students
> Graduate student at La Tech in the MAT program
> Phone: 504-982-7452 
> Primary email: martinsteph2010 at yahoo.com
> Secondary email: sfm004 at latech.edu
> 
>> On Sep 4, 2015, at 4:10 PM, Gloria Graves via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi all,
>> Hope this post finds everyone and good health. I was wondering if there is anyone who is already certified, is working on certification, or plans to become certified in UEB? I am thinking about the certification and was wondering if anyone could provide any experience they've had with the process, any suggestions ideas are all welcome. Thanks a bunch.
>> Gloria
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