Math Transcribing | National Federation of the Blind

Mathematics Transcribing

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Mathematics Braille (Nemeth Code) Transcribing

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You must pass the literary braille transcribing test before you apply for this class. Please fill in the date in the boxes below indicating when you received your Library of Congress certificate in literary braille transcribing.

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Please fill in your name in the following field. If your address was different when you received your certification in literary braille transcribing from the Library of Congress, please fill in the address field.

Name on certificate *

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I attest that I am a United States citizen or resident, and I have a high school diploma or equivalent.

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I am knowledgeable in recommended Braille formats for textbooks and technical materials.

Please describe your study of Braille Formats (the code for transcribing textbooks) and other relevant study and experience in transcribing technical materials:

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Computer Use

If you will be using a computer for the course, please complete the following:

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

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Name of group chairperson

Phone

If you plan to receive formal help from a local instructor, please complete the following:

Name of certified instructor

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Name used by instructor when certified, if different from above

Address used by instructor when certified, if different from above

Please indicate which copies of the instructional materials you require

An Introduction to Braille Mathematics (and errata) The Nemeth Code for Mathematics and Science Notation, 1972 Revision

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