I think the bottom line on UEB is that it makes automatic Braille translation
much easier because the changes eliminate a lot of ambiguities that computers
don't deal with well.
I'm finding UEB easier than I expected. Hadley School has a nice Transition to
UEB course that I'm currently going through. It's quite good, and it gives
about the best explanations for UEB that I've seen so far. The NFB's McDuffy
Reader, UeB edition is helpful, too.
Frank Welte
From: duxuser-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:duxuser-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Chelsea Dye
Sent: Friday, August 07, 2015 12:49 PM
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Subject: [duxuser] Re: Transcription job advice
Hi Frank!
I actually haven't completed the course yet, but I hope to soon.
Honestly, I'm really not looking forward to anything UEB. I've seen the Braille
for it, and it just doesn't make any sense to me. Different strokes for
different folks, I guess, but I don't see why they're sort of forcing it on
people next year. Or am I misinterpretting that? I'd love to move into
proofreading as well, and possibly Nemeth and/or music. But one thing at a
time! LOL Gota finish this course first before I start on another one.
Cheers,
Chelsea
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From: Frank Welte <fwelte@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:fwelte@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>>
Sent: August 07, 2015 1:30 PM
To: 'duxuser@xxxxxxxxxxxxx'
<duxuser@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:duxuser@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>>
Subject: [duxuser] Re: Transcription job advice
Chelsea:
Congratulations on completing your NLS Literary Braille certification. I've
just started that process, and I know it's a long road. Am I correct to assume
the certification is for BANA literary Braille? If so, you will want to look
into getting the certification for UEB. Also, I believe there are
certifications for Braille proofreading and for Nemeth and Music Braille.
Frank Welte
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[mailto:duxuser-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Chelsea Dye
Sent: Thursday, August 06, 2015 6:17 PM
To: duxuser@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:duxuser@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [duxuser] Transcription job advice
Hi,
I know this may not be the appropriate place to post thus, and I apologize in
advance if so.
I'm nearly finished with the NFB transcription course for literary Braille. I'm
just curious to know what the next step would be for employment. If I want to
work for a school district, do I need a special license (para-professional,
etc.)? I know volunteer work would help with experience, and the organization I
work for has a Braille transcription department which is all volunteer. I'm
also interested in starting my own transcription business from home.
I'd appreciate any advice.
Thanks in advance!
Chels
Frank Welte
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