[nabs-l] UEB certification

[Ashley R. Burke]

I would like to also add that the hadley school will only have there
course for free until the end of this year.  In 2016 it will be $90.
Ashley

On 9/7/15, Greg Aikens via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 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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