Description
Transcribe print and digital materials into braille and tactile formats, applying standard codes and formatting to ensure accurate, readable materials for blind and low-vision users.
- • Follow confidentiality policies to protect student and client information.
- • Resolve coding, contraction, and formatting ambiguities to preserve meaning.
- • Transcribe print and digital materials into braille using approved codes, maintaining content, context, and style.
- • Proofread and revise braille pages and volumes for accuracy and compliance.
- • Verify technical terms, math/science notation, and symbols for accuracy and consistency.
- • Convert textbooks, tests, forms, and online content into UEB, Nemeth, or Music Braille as required.
- • Consult BANA code books, style guides, dictionaries, and terminology databases to ensure accuracy.
- • Compile glossaries, transcriber’s notes, and project documentation for reuse.
- • Design and produce tactile graphics that meet standards and reader needs.
- • Prepare and clean source files (PDF, Word, EPUB) for efficient transcription.
- • Confirm requirements with educators, publishers, or clients to retain intent and structure.
- • Plan production based on content, audience, timelines, and delivery format.
- • Define scope, code sets, deliverables, and schedules with clients; provide cost estimates when appropriate.
- • Transcribe technical manuals and software documentation; create accessible versions as needed.
- • Educate staff, students, and families about braille formats, tactile graphics, and accessible materials.
- • Train, mentor, and quality-check the work of other transcribers or volunteers.
- • Operate and maintain embossers, braille displays, tactile graphic devices, and binding equipment; manage supplies.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
