[NJTechDiv] Braille transcriber

[Mary Jo Partyka]

I never  knew HIP did all of this.


> On Apr 22, 2021, at 6:46 PM, Mario Brusco via NJTechDiv <njtechdiv at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> in short, and from their website:
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> Information and Referral
> 
> This is an ongoing service where staff either provides direct information or functions as a clearinghouse, directing individuals to other appropriate resources.
> 
> Individual and Systems Advocacy
> 
> This service assists people with disabilities to understand their rights and responsibilities under various federal and state laws dealing with housing,
> employment, education, community access, recreation, transportation, family and lifestyle.
> 
> Independent Living Skills Training
> 
> This Is the sharing of any information or support which enables individuals to function as independently as possible, in the community.
> 
> Peer Support
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> This service is provided by people with disabilities who may be staff members, consumers, or other individuals who are in a position to be of assistance
> as a result of their own life experiences.
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> Transition
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> When the concept of transition was introduced into the federal law hip responded in two ways:
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> • Services for students with disabilities are provided to facilitate their seamless transition from their school program to the world of adult services which includes training in self-advocacy, independent living skills and support coordination in conjunction with the NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities.
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> • Individuals in institutional settings may benefit from counseling to assist in making the transition back into the community.
> 
> their headquarters is located in Hackensack NJ that serves residences of Bergen County, and have an office in Jersey City NJ that serves residences of HUDSON COUNTY.
> Their website is http://www.hipcil.org.
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> -------- Original Message --------
> From: Andy via NJTechDiv [mailto:njtechdiv at nfbnet.org]
> Subject: [NJTechDiv] Braille transcriber
> Date: Thursday, April 22, 2021, 11:49 AM
> To: New Jersey Technology Division List <njtechdiv at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Andy <guitarwizandy at optonline.net>
> I feel like an idiot, and should probably know this, but what does Hip do?  Where they located, etc?
> 
> 
> 
> On Apr 22, 2021, at 11:46 AM, Patricia Ebel via NJTechDiv <njtechdiv at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Hello Tracy,
> Hip does this all the time, not sure of what the price would be but can certainly get them a discounted rate.  We braille so many things besides college, high school and grammar school books. We have even done stuff for Stevie Wonder!
> 
> From: NJTechDiv <njtechdiv-bounces at nfbnet.org <mailto:njtechdiv-bounces at nfbnet.org>> On Behalf Of Tracy Carcione via NJTechDiv
> Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2021 10:07 AM
> To: 'New Jersey Technology Division List' <njtechdiv at nfbnet.org <mailto:njtechdiv at nfbnet.org>>
> Cc: Tracy Carcione <carcione at access.net <mailto:carcione at access.net>>
> Subject: [NJTechDiv] Braille transcriber
> 
> Sorry if this is off-topic.
> A friend of mine who is a lawyer is looking for someone to transcribe a will into braille.  She doesn’t know how long the will is.  It could be anywhere from 4 pages to 20.
> She says the document is in Word or WordPerfect.
> Anyone know a transcriber, or can do the job themselves?
> I’m sure it’s a paying gig.
> Tracy
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