BRL: Braille through Remote Learning

Braille Transcribers Course

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Session Topics
  • Mathematical signs
  • Units of Measure
  • Nonalphabetical signs
  • Special print shapes
  • Numbers and Numbering systems
  • Superior notations
  • Notes
  • Note Placements
  • Margin Materials

    Evaluation
  • Writing Exercise


  • Session 5: Textbook Formatting Part II

    Introductory information on the specifics of formatting textbooks, with an emphasis on mathematical and nonprint signs, print shapes, notes, and margins.

    1. Mathematical signs
    2. Nonalphabetical signs
    3. Special print shapes
    4. Numbers and Numbering systems
    5. Superior notations
    6. Notes
    7. Note Placements
    8. Margin Materials

    Exercises for the Reader

    1. Carefully read the session readings.
    2. Prepare the page as presented in the reading. You can submit your transcription via email or from the assignment page itself, using any electronic braille software. Use of hard-copy braille is discouraged.