Literary Proofreading | National Federation of the Blind

Literary Braille Proofreading

Please be sure to read all instructions and eligibility requirements before completing this application.

Complete all required fields and click "Submit."

Required field(s) are indicated by an *.

Literary Braille Proofreading Application

First Name *

Middle Name *

Last Name *

Name as you want it to appear on the certificate *

Address 1 *

Address 2

City *

State, Territory, or Province *

ZIP Code *

Country *

Please enter all phone numbers on this form without hypens, dashes, or parentheses.

Home Phone *

Business Phone

Cell Phone

Phone preference during business hours, Eastern Standard Time *

Home Phone Business Phone Cell Phone

E-mail *

Certification of Eligibility *

I certify that I meet the necessary eligibility requirements, including U.S. citizenship or residency, a high school diploma or equivalent, and broad reading experience with braille books and materials. I have the ability to read and write braille

Choose one *

I am blind I am sighted

For Sighted Applicants Only

Date of certification

Name on certificate, if different from this form

Address at time of certification, if different from this form

Type of computer

PC (Windows) Mac

Software being used

Local Assistance
Some students work independently but receive assistance from a local braille group as needed. Some students receive formal instruction from a local instructor. Copies of the report on your trial manuscript will be mailed to both the group chairperson and instructor, as applicable.
If you plan to work with a local group, please complete the following:

Name of local group

Group's Address 1

Address 2

City

State

Zip Code

Name of group chairperson

Phone

Braille Letter
Please submit a letter in braille covering the following topics:
1. Your background in the use of braille, including your experience and ability in reading and writing braille.
2. Your access to the necessary equipment, including a braille writer or computer, 11 by 11 1/2 inch paper, a dictionary, and a computer or typewriter for writing reports.
3. Your reasons for wanting to become a literary braille proofreader.

Confirm *

Please check to verify you are mailing your braille letter to National Federation of the Blind, Braille Certification Training Program, 200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230.

Your Registration Info

First Name *

Last Name *

Email Address *

Phone *