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Training on the UEB!
Event Information
An Introduction to Unified English Braille - A Hands On Workshop
When?
Monday, Nov 10, 2014, 09:00 AM
Where?
TBA - Raleigh Durham area
Quick information about the institute:
This full day hands on workshop will provide an in-depth look at UEB. General principles of UEB will be discussed as well as information about changes from current code, along with new symbols and rules. Implementation and transition to the new code will be discussed. Participants will have the opportunity to read sample materials and write UEB on braille devices. Limited Perkins Braillers will be available however, attendees are expected to bring their own. For TVIs, Braillists, Transcribers, Paraprofessionals and anyone responsible for braille production.
Information about our presenters:
Darlene Bogart:
CNIB (Canadian National Institute for the Blind)
BANA: Chair of UEB Project Committee 1991-2010
Current Board Member BANA Authority including Braille Research Committee
AdHoc Committee of English Braille: American Edition
Diane Wormsley:
Brenda Brodie Endowed Professor, C&I, Special Education, VI - NCCU School of Education
BANA: Strategic Planning Committee
Braille Research Co-Chair
Adhoc Committee on Early Literacy Materials Production
More Information to Come:
Further details including how to register for this event will be released. In the mean time, if you have any questions, please, contact Denise Sample (denise.sample@dpi.nc.gov).
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