- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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9 people are interested
Begins September 29th! Free Online Braille Transcription Class
ORGANIZATION: Washington Talking Book and Braille Library
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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9 people are interested
Begins September 29th!
Free Online Braille Transcription Class
Learn how to transcribe books into braille and become a volunteer for WTBBL!
September 29, 2021 - May 11, 2022 on Wednesdays from 2 - 4 pm
For More Information Call: 206-615-0400 or Email: wtbblvolunteer@sos.wa.gov
Learn more and register at: https://tinyurl.com/wtbbl-braille-class
More opportunities with Washington Talking Book and Braille Library
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Washington Talking Book and Braille Library
Location:
2021 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121, US
Mission Statement
Washington Talking Book and Braille Library ( WTBBL) provides a free public library service which includes easy access to the informational and reading materials needed by individuals in the State of Washington who are unable to read standard print material.
Description
Talking Books - The Library circulates varied collection of books and magazines on digital audio cartridges. Special digital players needed to use these materials are provided free of charge. Braille - Braille books are available from the Library collection. A special children's collection includes books combining print and braille so that blind and sighted readers may share their reading enjoyment. Large Print - Large print books for readers who cannot easily read conventional-size print are available for browsing and checking out. The Library collections actively promote braille literacy for both adults and children. Special in-house materials have been designed and produced for this purpose. BARD downloads access audio and braille materials to your desktop or smart device. Reference - The Library offers disability focused reference service to patrons and the public. Children's Services - The Orrico children's room has accessible toys and furniture, print-braille infant and toddler books, and video and print parenting resources. Families of infants and toddlers can find information on enriching prebraille literacy skills. Readers 6 to 18 can sign up for the annual by-mail summer reading program.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
August 25, 2021
SKILLS
- Copy Writing / Copy Editing
- Braille
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Special Needs
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Regular attendance and completion of all assignments is required to ensure success in this course. Lesson topics are cumulative, each lesson building on skills learned previously.
- Class Schedule: The 2021-2022 Braille Transcription Class will be begin on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. The provisional end date is Wednesday, May 11, 2022. Class will not be held on these dates: 10/27/2021, 11/24/2021, 12/22 & 12/29/2021, 2/23/22