Frank,
I believe you have hit it on the head. A braille transcriber has always been
a proofreader at heart. All UEB does is make it easier for the computer to
put the information in braille then the transcriber can correct any errors.
In the past the transcriber also had to braille the work and then proofread
the material. Human error could and sometimes did creep in making the work
tedious because the transcriber knew the rules but made an honest mistake or
human error. This could led to frustration and the quality of work could
suffer.
I truly believe as transcriber get better at Word, Mathtype and Dbt the
amount of quality Braille will skyrocket as well as a quicker turnaround for
students in need of textbooks.
Lastly I know UEB and word are big painful issues for some people but even I
have had to come around to the opinion the needs of the blind outweigh my
comfort of other methods. If they can master reading it. I can master
transcribing it for them.
From: duxuser-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:duxuser-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Frank Welte
Sent: Friday, August 07, 2015 4:31 PM
To: 'duxuser@xxxxxxxxxxxxx'
Subject: [duxuser] Re: Transcription job advice
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
To: duxuser@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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>
Sent: August 07, 2015 1:30 PM
To: 'duxuser@xxxxxxxxxxxxx' <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
From: duxuser-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:duxuser-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Chelsea Dye
Sent: Thursday, August 06, 2015 6:17 PM
To: 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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