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39 people are interested
LEARN TO BRAILLE! Become a volunteer Braillist
ORGANIZATION: The Braille Group of Buffalo, Inc.
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39 people are interested
THE BRAILLE GROUP OF BUFFALO needs volunteers to transcribe print into Braille for blind children and adults. We will train you! Classes begin Thursday January 9th 2020. The course will consist of one lesson a week each Thursday 10 am to 12:30 pm, and will train you to become a US Library of Congress certified Braille transcriber. Class runs through June.
We have been Brailleing for WNY Braille readers for 63 years. Help us provide Braille books and materials for students and adult Braille readers. When you have certification - you will Braille on your computer in your own home.
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About The Braille Group of Buffalo, Inc.
Location:
PO Box 342, Getzville, NY 14068, US
Mission Statement
In order to improve the quality of life for people with visual impairments, the mission of The Braille Group of Buffalo Inc. is transcribe and provide Braille materials to visually impaired readers of all ages, and to provide training and continuing education to those who produce Braille.
Description
We are a totally volunteer non-profit organization which transcribes print materials into Braille for blind and visually impaired readers of all ages.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
4660 Sheridan DriveWilliamsville, NY 14221
DATE POSTED
October 10, 2019
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 20
- Thursday 2 1/2 hours classes each week and 10 hours/week practice and homework at your home.
- You must have completed High School or have passed the GED. Three quarters of the way through the course you will be brailling on your own computer. The computer must be a PC rather than a MAC.