Braille Transcriber

Remote

🎓 Education

Braille Transcribers allow educational institutions, employers, public libraries and other organizations to be more inclusive and better comply with accessibility regulations, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). By Braille transcribing accurately, they allow people who are blind or have low vision to access information and to communicate in writing with individuals who don’t know how to read Braille. When they perform their job duties proficiently, they can have a positive impact on an organization. In schools, they contribute to the quality of education provided to all students, and they improve staff morale and customer satisfaction when working for private employers, libraries and other organizations.

What does a Braille Transcriber do?

A Braille Transcriber, or Braille Transcriptionist, creates reading materials for people who are blind, visually impaired or have low vision. Their duties include transcribing text and numbers into Braille, producing large-print materials and maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities

A Braille Transcriber should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Braille Transcriber should be able to execute:

Transcribing textbooks, literary books, reference books, periodicals, letters, graphs, numerical data and other written information into Braille
Producing large-print versions of reading materials and other data
Transcribing Braille documents, such as letters, essays, papers, homework assignments and exams, produced by people with vision impairments into standard written materials
Proofreading and completing materials for accuracy
Maintaining records of Braille transcription services performed
Ordering and inventorying supplies
Operating and troubleshooting office equipment used to produce Braille materials

Required Skills

A competitive Braille Transcriber will have certain skills and qualifications, including:

In-depth understanding of Braille codes and literary, Nemeth and/or computerized Braille transcription techniques
Strong reading comprehension skills to understand the meaning of texts and accurately transcribe them
Written communication skills to produce easy-to-understand, well-written materials
Oral communication and interpersonal skills to interact positively with other staff members and an organization’s other stakeholders
Familiarity with the use of necessary equipment, such as computerized embossers, printers, photocopiers, slates and styluses
Computer skills to utilize email, word processing, spreadsheet, record-keeping and Braille transcribing software
Attentiveness to detail to spot and correct inaccuracies in materials and maintain accurate records

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