[nabop] Fwd: Online Course Braille Textbook Transcriber Certificate Program

[David Andrews]

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>For anyone interested in becoming a transcriber:
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>Northwest Vista College (NVC) is the first college in the nation to
>offer an on-line program for Braille transcribers to achieve its
>goal of combating the national shortage of professional Braille
>textbook transcribers.  Students with visual impairments often wait
>weeks, months, or longer to get access to the textbooks and learning
>materials they need to further their education.  Braille
>transcribers make a genuine difference in their lives!
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>NVC is in the process of updating the website to reflect this new
>online program.  Please check back often for more information as it
>becomes available:
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>http://www.accd.edu/nvc/areas/braille/default.htm.
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>This three semester (12 month) program is entirely online; it can
>be completed from anywhere.  The first semester begins August 14,
>2006 and students will receive their certificates the following
>August.  It is a challenging program, requiring approximately 20 to
>30 hours of work each week.  The program will not only teach Braille
>transcribing skills, but also the business and writing skills
>necessary to build a career and succeed as a Braille textbook
>transcriber in "The Real World."  At the end of the program,
>students have a robust portfolio to share with employers, a website,
>a business plan, and a strong community of other Braille
>transcribers for collaboration and support.
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>The pre-requisites for admission to the program are:
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>w        COSC 1301, Introduction to Computers, or the equivalent
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>w        A demonstrated ability to read at the college level
>(demonstrated through successful completion of ENGL 1301, Freshman
>Composition, or the equivalent; or through various official tests,
>such as the Accuplacer)
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>w        An email or phone interview with the Program Coordinator
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>The cost of the program varies depending on residency.  Please
>visit the Alamo Community College District website at
>http://www.accd.edu/main/html/tuition_fall.htm for details on
>tuition and fees.  The first semester is 10 credit hours, and the
>second and third semesters are both 13 credit hours.
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>Enrollment for new students is available now.  To apply online,
>please go to http://www.accd.edu/nvc/schedule/ and follow the
>prompts.  If you have general questions about admissions
>requirements, please contact 210-348-2020 or nvcinfo at accd.edu
><mailto:nvcinfo at accd.edu> .  If you have additional questions
>about this program, please contact Mary Ann Siller at siller at afb.net
><mailto:siller at afb.net>  with your specific questions.
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>David Andrews
>Chief Technology Officer
>Minnesota State Services for the Blind
>2200 University Ave. W., #240
>St. Paul, MN  55114-1840
>(651) 642-0513  Office
>(612) 730-7931  Cell
>(651) 649-5927  Fax

David Andrews and white cane Harry.