[NFB-Braille-Discussion] Braille transcribing question

[Scherer, David]

Oh yes, I still use both a Perkins and slate and stylus, occasionally. As a transcriber for a large school district, I get a variety of work to do. I may have to draw a map or graphic by hand because the embosser doesn't give the right feel for the graphic. Sometimes I correct a minor mistake in braille with the slate, or I'll braille a graphic with a slate because it won't fit in the Perkins.
I'm lucky to have this variety and the tools to complete the work so the students have books and handouts as equal as possible to their peers. Plus it's fun to do different braille and graphic projects.


David Scherer

Braille Transcriber

Washoe County School District

Reno, NV

Literacy is for everyone.

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Subject: Re: [NFB-Braille-Discussion] Braille transcribing question

If it is just for fun, whatever you like! If it is to increase speed and accuracy, try some Braille Kernel Books. They are easy reading, short narratives, and interesting to most. Braille magazines are also great for improving Braille reading speed and accuracy.
Ramona

On Dec 17, 2019 10:48 AM, Jasmyn Polite via NFB-Braille-Discussion <nfb-braille-discussion at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> What is everyone’s favorite braille book to read? Right now I am wondering what is everyone’s favorite braille book to read? Right now I am Reading Glaucoma :What every patient should know and the Braille  monitor from the NFB. Those are my favorites!
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> > On Dec 17, 2019, at 12:41 PM, Sahar's Beaded Creations via NFB-Braille-Discussion <nfb-braille-discussion at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> > I don't think slates and Perkins braillers are unnecessary, but transcribing
> > is done using software and embossers these days. You can even do graphics
> > with embossers.
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> > Subject: [NFB-Braille-Discussion] Braille transcribing question
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> > Hi,
> > But do transcribers still use perkins braillers or maybe electric perkins
> > braillers today? I imagine there may still be some textbooks or parts of
> > textbooks which require special formatting, where it may be easier just to
> > use a perkins brailler and hand-transcribe the material in the textbook so
> > the transcriber can make sure the text comes out exactly as he or she
> > wishes, placing the perkins brailler in the exact spots to get the desired
> > results. Or are computers so advanced now that you can do even the most
> > advanced and unusual formatting with translators and computer braille
> > embossers, making perkins braillers or 40-cell transcribing slates
> > unnecessary?
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> >
> > Josh
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