NFB Braille Transcription Lessons Service

 I told you all of the transcription service lessons provided by the NFB for learning UEB braille. I have been taking them and near the end when I had to be hospitalized. However, I got back to them and received an email from my teacher- which may be a job opportunity for someone who is interested and certified in UEB transcription. It may be that only new contracts with former employees will be made, but who knows; it's worth the try.

" I have received your exercise but wasn't able to evaluate it before the end of my contract with NFB. Below is an explanation of the current situation of the Braille Transcribing Program provided by Jennifer Dunnam the Manager of Braille Programs.

The Braille Certification Training Program is operated under a contract with the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS).

Due to a gap between the expiration of the current contract (July 15, 2017) and the establishment of a new one, operation of this program is

temporarily on hold until a new contract is in place. We regret any inconvenience this may cause you. The NFB is actively bidding on the new contract.

You will be notified as soon as more information is available. If you have questions, please contact Tamara Rorie, Braille Development Officer at NLS, at

tror@loc.gov mailto:tror@loc.gov; or (202) 707-3001."

The Parker-Daniels Show

I'm excited about the Parker-Daniels Show. Anthony Parker and Kim Daniels started their own YouTube show as a platform for telling the world about things that concern the visual impaired and other disabled people. Check them out. You will want to subscribe! 
https://youtu.be/D_3DiDtk9bg

Maintaining Employment as a Visually Impaired Person

Maintaining Employment As a Person with a Visual Impairment - CareerConnect Blog - American Foundation for the Blind Maintaining Employment As a Person with a Visual Impairment - CareerConnect... The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) removes barriers, creates solutions, and expands possibilities so pe...

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New blog content from National Braille Association

From: "National Braille Association"

January 2018 Webinars By Chris Clemens on Dec 27, 2017 04:18 pm Looking to start off the New Year learning a few new tricks? Our three webinars this January are sure to get you engaged and on track for 2018! Though only current NBA members have full access to the archive of recorded webinars, we invite anyone to join us at no cost as they happen live. To attend one of the webinars, use the link within the descriptions below. Formats Friday – Tables Presenter: Cindi Laurent Friday, January 5, 2017 at 1:00p ET Description: This webinar will review the guidelines in Section 11.  We will look at different methods and formats for handling several types of table materials….what to do, what not to do and the decision-making process that goes into transcribing columns and rows. TO JOIN Please join from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/501879797  You can also dial in using your phone.  United States: +1 (786) 535-3219  Canada: +1 (647) 497-9353  Access Code: 501-879-797 Music Mondays – Accidentals and Key Signatures Presenter: Kathleen Cantrell Monday, January 8, 2017 at 1:oop ET Description: Within this webinar, we'll discuss how music braille transcribers work with accidentals like a sharp or a flat symbol in sheet music. We'll also cover key signatures and learn how to transcribe the bass and clef signs. TO JOIN Please join from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/336849885  You can also dial in using your phone.  United States: +1 (571) 317-3116  Canada: +1 (647) 497-9376 Access Code: 336-849-885 Braille Bytes – CorelDRAW 2017 Macro Installation Presenter: Betty Marshall Wednesday, January 31, 2017 at 3:00p ET Description: Assistance for those individuals who are having difficulty installing the macros used to create tactile graphics with CorelDRAW 2017. This webinar will lead you through the necessary steps, including: where to find the macro software; how to download the software; how to manually install the macros for use with CorelDRAW 2017. TO JOIN Please join from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/332559197 You can also dial in using your phone.  United States: +1 (646) 749-3117  Canada: +1 (647) 497-9379 Access Code: 332-559-197 Copyright © 2017 National Braille Association, All rights reserved. You are receiving this blog update because you signed up on our website to get notifications of new blog posts. Enjoy! Our mailing address is: National Braille Association 95 Allens Creek Road Building 1, Suite 202 Rochester, NY 14618 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

Student Advocacy Blog Post

From: "Eric Guillory"

Please see the link below to a blog post written by Michael Ausbun, Secretary/Treasurer of the Louisiana Association of Blind Students as well as First VP of the National Association of Blind Students. Michael's words underscore the importance of students advocating for themselves and others.

As parents and teachers, we are charged with advocating for those who may not be able to speak for themselves. However, as our children and students become adolescents and young adults, it is increasingly important that they find their voice and engage the broader world. Michael is one of many dynamic young leaders who have done just that. What he has to say speaks to the life-changing work being done at all levels in the National Federation of the Blind.

http://www.nfbla.org/louisiana-lagniappe/2018/3/9/student-advocacy-why-it-matters