What is the Unified English Braille training manual?
The Unified English Braille Training Manual is a series of lessons and practice exercises by which teachers, transcribers and parents can learn UEB. It was published by Round Table on Information Access for People with Print Disabilities Inc. initially in May 2013 with a second revision released in April 2014. ( Goto to Manual Download page)
What is UEB Braille?
Unified English Braille (UEB) is a braille code designed by the International Council on English Braille (ICEB) to provide a single code that can be used for literary and technical materials throughout the English-speaking world. UEB is used in these countries: Australia – adopted May 2005 (doc 20kb) and fully implemented by 2010. Botswana.
How do I access the UEB training manual?
The content of the UEB Training Manual can also be accessed through UEB Online and Accessible UEB Online, a free online program designed to provide self-paced learning with immediate feedback. The Australian Braille Authority is a subcommittee of the Round Table on Information Access for People with a Print Disability Inc.
Where can I download the braille lessons for grading?
Already-certified transcribers and proofreaders should not submit the lessons for grading. The lessons can be downloaded from nfb.org/programs-services/braille-certification/literary-braille-transcribing. Many sample documents are available from the website of the Braille Authority of North America in BRF as well as simulated braille PDF formats.
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