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CERTIFICATION(S)--Instructors
ABDALLA, DAVID E.
ARMOUR, JASON DARNELL
BELTOWSKI, KEVIN M.
BOWEN, WILMOT MARION
BURTON, JAMES P.
CLAY, ANTHONY D.
CLOVEN, KELLY J.
COLEMAN, MARK A.
COLLIER, WILLIAM
DAVIS, SHAWN CORNELIUS
DEJESUS, GEORGE
ELLIS, DAVID L.
EVANS, ANTHONY
FEE, MARK BRADLEY
HARRELL, LORENZO J.
HILL, JOS. D.
HOLTZ, EDWARD N.
HOWARD, LARRY JOE
KEATON, DEREK MARSELL
KEIL, MITCHELL
KING, CARLOS DUAN
KOWALAK, TOMAS L.
LEMANSKI, LEO ROMAN
LITTLETON, DENNIS J.
MAKI, GEORGE
MARTINEZ, SR., ALFONSO
MAURER, DAVID JOHN
MCGUFF, JAMES
MITCHELL, JAMES THOMAS
MOORE, CLARENCE DEMARCO
MURRAY, RAYMOND E.
MYERS, KEVIN-JAMEL RASHARD
PEŃA, AGUSTIN TODD
POGARCH, DENNIS GLEN
SANDERS, NIQUEN GABE
SELLORS, JOHN JOSEPH
SEYMORE, TOMMIE
SHAW, HAROLD
STEPHAN, MARK
THURMAN, SAMUEL K.
VESEY, DENNIS WAYNE
WARE, LEONARD L.
WILKE, DAVID
WITHERSPOON, KENNETH RAY
LITERARY, TEXTBOOK, AND NEMETH
LITERARY AND NEMETH--Tactile Graphics Instructor
Student
LITERARY AND NEMETH--Nemeth Instructor
Student, Tactile Graphic Artist
LITERARY
Student, Tactile Graphic Artist
LITERARY AND NEMETH
LITERARY
LITERARY
LITERARY, Foreign Language Transcriber
LITERARY AND NEMETH
LITERARY AND NEMETH
LITERARY, Librarian
LITERARY AND NEMETH--Brl2000 Instuctor, Foreign Language Instructor
Student, Tactile Graphic Artist
LITERARY AND NEMETH
LITERARY
LITERARY, Technician
LITERARY, TEXTBOOK AND NEMETH--MegaDots, CorelDraw Instructor
LITERARY AND UEB--Literary, Textbook Formats Instructor
LITERARY, TEXTBOOK, AND NEMETH
Tactile Graphics Inserter, Quality Control Specialist
LITERARY AND NEMETH--Nemeth Instructor
LITERARY AND TEXTBOOK
LITERARY AND NEMETH, Foreign Language Transcriber
LITERARY, Tactile Graphic Artist
LITERARY
LITERARY, TEXTBOOK, AND NEMETH
LITERARY
LITERARY AND NEMETH, Microsoft Products Instructor
Student, Tactile Graphic Artist
LITERARY, Tactile Graphic Artist
LITERARY AND NEMETH
LITERARY, Tactile Graphic Artist
LITERARY, Tactile Graphic Artist
LITERARY
LITERARY
LITERARY
LITERARY AND NEMETH
LITERARY, Tactile Graphic Artist
Student, Tactile Graphic Artist
LITERARY
LITERARY
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Example 1 v Braille Order and the Special Symbols Page . . . . . . . . . .
Example 2 v Transcriber Defined Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example 3 v Unmarked Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example 4 v Grade 1 Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example 5 v Typeform Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example 6 v Numeric Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
v Dash and Ellipsis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
v Grade 1 Indicators with Single Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
v Foreign or Anglicized Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
v Ligatured Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
v Numeric Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
v Currency and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
v Strong Contractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Problems and Solutions to Nemeth Braille within UEB Context
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Example 1 v Graphics in UEB/Nemeth (print) . . . . . . . . . .
Braille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example 2 v Typeform within Nemeth Code (print) . . . . . . .
Braille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example 3 v Answer Choices (print) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Braille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example 4 v Bold Letters (print) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Braille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example 5 v Tally Marks (print) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Braille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example 6 v Line Mode vs. Number Line, Nemeth vs. UEB
Checkmark (print). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Braille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example 7 v Greek Letters (print) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Braille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example 8 v Table in UEB/Nemeth (print) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Braille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Abbreviations Used in This Workshop
Ÿ MBTF – Michigan Braille Transcribing Fund
BANA - Braille Authority of North America
UEB - Unified English Braille
EBAE – English Braille American Edition
TN - Transcriber's Note
SSP - Special Symbols Page
TG – Graphics and Standards for Tactile Graphics
NC – Nemeth Code
BF – Braille Formats
NLS – National Library Service
PG – Provisional Guidance for Transcription Using the Nemeth Code within UEB
Contexts
Ÿ NBA – National Braille Association
Ÿ ELI – English Letter Indicator
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TRANSITIONINGFROMEBAETOUEB
The transition from English Braille American Edition to The Rules of Unified English Braille for the
transcribers at the Michigan Braille Transcribing Fund has been challenging to say the least.
Challenging, because after applying the rules based on EBAE for so many years the transcribers at
the MBTF have grown accustomed to the system and were afraid that changing it would somehow
implicate the quality of the services that we have traditionally offered.
Personally, reading The Rules of Unified English Braille from an EBAE perspective hindered my
ability to concentrate and appreciate what I was reading. Initially, the changes upset me because I felt
as if the ambiguity of the new rules would create constant problems for all students. My mind set of
EBAE created many roadblocks when it came to internalizing the symbols of UEB; I just could not
grasp it. With so much frustration building on my mind, I put UEB away.
I did not open the code book and begin to study UEB again until several weeks later. I had to relax
my mind and remove my preconceived notions of EBAE so that I could fully comprehend the order of
UEB. I had to look at UEB as being a brand new code as opposed to being a network that was
changing my current system of braille. Once I did that, UEB started to make more sense to me.
The pronunciation and contractual changes that I struggled with early on had become clearer. My
mind allowed me to see UEB from its individual perspective and I became fluent in it. Although I am
far from saying that I have mastered UEB, due to the constant changes and inconsistencies that
others and myself have located.
I earned my Letter of Proficiency in UEB and I have transcribed several books using UEB thus far.
I would simply say to each of you, learn UEB independently and you will give yourself a greater
chance at success. You will never truly lose EBAE, but it must take a backseat because according to
the National Braille Association, UEB is the future of Braille. I have created a few examples of rough
spots that I ran into within a UEB transcription. Hopefully, they will answer some of the questions that
you may be having difficulty finding solutions for. These examples are based on Braille Formats
(2011).
Note: Not having a braille dictionary based on the UEB code to look up certain words will
create many problems for the transcriber when it comes to contractions and pronunciation. I
utilized my understanding of the UEB rules when dealing with contractual and pronunciation
usage and it cleared a lot of things up for me. Follow print, understand the bridging of
prefixes, and use your experience.
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The Special Symbols Page is listed with all required and optional symbols in this workshop (optional
symbols are marked with an asterisk). In UEB all symbols are listed in braille order, not by categories or
the order in which they appear in print. The 63 braille characters with dots are grouped in a table of seven
lines. This table is used to establish "braille order" for listing braille signs.
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9DICATOR2 US$ = ! COLOR BLUE
.=^2 ,BOLDFACE SYMBOL 9DICATOR
.=^.B ,PRIM>Y /RESS SIGN
.=_? ,NUMB] SIGN
.=_1 ,"UL9E ^W 9DICATOR
.=_5 ,S*WA
.="% ,*ECKM>K "<PROPOS$">
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.=.7 ,ITALIC PASSAGE 9DICATOR
.=.' ,ITALIC T]M9ATOR
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All of the symbols in the rst six lines (except dots 3456) are known as
"roots." Dots 3456 (#) and all of the characters on line 7 are known as
"prexes". The prexes are used to begin symbols that occupy more than one
braille cell. In braille order, all of the symbols that start with a given prex are
listed together, in order of their roots according to the arrangement of lines 16. For example, the at sign (@A) in braille order would be followed by the cent
sign (@C), then the euro sign (@E) the franc sign (@F) and so on. Presenting
the symbols in braille order, grouped by their prexes, allows for easier
location by the braille reader of the meaning of an unfamiliar symbol in the
special symbols list.
Using the list format (1-3), braille each symbol preceded by the dot locator
for "mention" (.=) and followed by a space and its meaning or name. The rst
word of the meaning or name should begin with a capital letter.
If more than one page is required, do not repeat the heading on subsequent
pages.
--NLS Instruction Manual Lesson 19.2a(2)[a]-[d]
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Advances in Learning Arab scholars made
remarkable contributions to mathematics, medicine, and
astronomy. They helped develop algebra and later
passed it along to Europe. Arab astronomers measured
the size of Earth, supporting the Greek belief that Earth
was a sphere. Arabs also made important advances in
technology. They built ships with large, triangular sails
that allowed captains to use the wind even if it changed
direction.
4 Checkpoint How did Islam spread?
EBAE to UEB.BML
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sphere (sfeer) n. rounded shape
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M$IC9E1 & A/RONOMY4 ,!Y HELP$ DEVELOP
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,>AB A/RONOM]S M1SUR$ ! SIZE ( ,E>?1
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TE*NOLOGY4 ,!Y BUILT %IPS ) L>GE1
TRIANGUL> SAILS T ALL[$ CAPTA9S TO USE !
W9D EV5 IF X *ANG$ DIREC;N4
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Line 1: The italic passage indicator is used. A passage is three or more
symbols-sequences. A symbols-sequence is an unbroken string of braille
signs, whether alphabetic or non-alphabetic, preceded and followed by a
space. (UEB 2.1 Terminology)
Line 2: The ble contraction has been eliminated, along with com, dd, to, into,
by, ation, and ally contractions, and the o'clock shortform word. (UEB 1.3.2)
Line 7: The underline indicator was used for the reference note. A note was
placed on the Transcriber's Note Page letting the reader know the
Vocabulary Builder Words are all underlined and have reference notes
attached to them. The initial letter contraction is used in the word sphere.
Use the initial-letter contraction for “here” when the letters it represents are
pronounced as one syllable unless other rules limit its use. (UEB 10.7.5)
Line 16: The underlining is retained for the reference note and contractions
can be used in syllabized words. See Braille Formats 2011. Also, UEB rules
tell the transcriber to constantly follow print when it comes to contractual
use.
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The next challenge we had were with colored fonts, unmarked references, and
diacritics.
Temperance, for example, was by some conned to
eating and drinking, while by others it was extended
to mean the moderating every other pleasure, appetite,
inclination, or passion, bodily or mental, even to our
avarice and ambition. I proposed to myself, for the
sake of clearness, to use rather more names, with
fewer ideas annexed to each, than a few names with
more ideas; ...
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Line 5: The rst transcriber-dened typeform symbol was used for the blue
font in print. The transcriber-dened symbol was used for the unmarked
reference note. (UEB 9.5 and 3.26)
Line 11: The boldface word indicator was used for the bold word. The primary
stress sign and the schwa modier were used for the print equivalent.
(UEB 9.3, 15.2, and 4.4)
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The grade 1 indicator is vastly more dynamic than the ELI, although they're the same
symbol. The grade 1 word indicator, and the grade 1 terminator are totally different from any
symbols in EBAE.
1. “I'm s-sorry, Professor Clarkson,” the teary-eyed manager explained, “but I lost
my work completely a er renaming the file – it was originally called
'assignment003.doc', but now it is just g-g-g-g-gone!”
EBAE to UEB.BML
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,CL>KSON10 ! TE>Y-EY$ MANAG] EXPLA9$1
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Line 1: A grade 1 indicator is used to set grade 1 mode when the grade 1 meaning of a
symbol could be misread as a contraction. (UEB 5.1.1).
Line 5: The grade 1 indicator is used because the letter "d" could be mistaken as the
number 4. (UEB 5.1.1)
Line 6: A grade 1 word indicator is used to indicate that there are no contractions in the
next word or symbols sequence. It is used to reduce the number of indicators that
would otherwise be needed. The grade 1 terminator is used to terminate the effect
of the grade 1 indicator before the end of the symbols-sequence. (NLS Instructional
Manual 12.2 and UEB 5.3, 5.5)
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Another challenge we faced were the Typeform Indicators. There were a lot of
confusion about how to apply it to single letters. The UEB method is greatly improved.
1. Established in 1958,³ the South American Internal Commission provides a
policy and forum for Canada, Mexico and the United States to discuss and
address internal issues on a South American Sp basis.
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Line 1-2: The superscript indicator was used for the number 3. The typeform
symbol indicator was used for the bold letters. Contractions are used
because the indicator only extends to one letter. The typeform symbol sets
the designated typeform for the next letter or symbol. (UEB 3.24.1 and
9.2.1)
Line 6: The grade 1 indicator is used with the superscript letter "p" since it
can be misread as the in contraction. (UEB 3.24.1)
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The next example we would like to show deals with the numeric space
indicator.
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EBAE to UEB.BML
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221 2219 and using access code 22421#.
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Line 2: The can and should contraction cannot be used when in contact with
a slash. (NLS Instructional Manual 4.2c, UEB 10.1.1 and 10.9.1)
Line 3: The dot 5 ("), which is the numeric space indicator, is used as a
separator. (UEB 6.6.1)
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Here are more instances where the transitioning from EBAE to UEB
gave us problems:
Dash
He was—so you think—my friend.
EBAE:
UEB:
,HE WAS--S Y ?9K--MY FR4
,HE WAS,-S Y ?9K,-MY FR4
If you haven't already noticed, the dash has changed. (UEB 7.2)
Ellipsis
“Love is life's … sign.”
EBAE:
UEB:
8,LOVE IS LIFE'S ''' SIGN40
8,LOVE IS LIFE'S 444 SIGN40
“…life's only sign.”
EBAE:
UEB:
8''' LIFE'S ONLY SIGN40
8444 LIFE'S ONLY SIGN40
“…life's only sign. ***”
EBAE:
UEB:
8''' LIFE'S ONLY SIGN4 '''0
8444 LIFE'S ONLY SIGN4 "9"9"90
The ellipsis has also changed. In EBAE when 3 asterisks were used in a
sentence they were considered ellipsis and 3 dot 3's were used. Now the UEB
asterisk must be used to represent the ellipsis if they are shown in print. For
more on ellipsis and its usage see (UEB 7.3)
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Grade 1 indicators with single le ers
A, e, i, o, and u are vowels.
EBAE:
UEB:
;,A1 ;E1 ;I1 ;O1 & ;U >E V[ELS4
,A1 ;E1 I1 O1 & ;U >E V[ELS4
A grade 1 symbol indicator is not required before the letters a, i, and o,
because they do not have contractual meaning when they stand alone. (UEB
5.2)
Foreign or Anglicized Words/Modified le ers
café
EBAE:
UEB:
CAF@E
CAF^/E
señor
EBAE:
UEB:
SE@NOR
SE^]NOR
garçon
EBAE:
UEB:
G>@CON
G>^&CON
reěforce
EBAE:
UEB:
RE@EN=CE
RE^3EN=CE
UEB modiers are used before accented letters instead of EBAE's dot 4. The UEB
modier must be placed immediately before the modied letter. No contractions are
used when modifying letters. This practice must be explained in a transcriber's note
and the symbols listed on the special symbol page. For more on modiers see (UEB
4.2)
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Transitioning From EBAE to UEB
Ligatured le ers
Phœnix
EBAE:
UEB:
,PHOENIX
,PHO^6ENIX
Diæresis
EBAE:
UEB:
DIAERESIS
DIA^6ERESIS
UEB has a symbol to represent ligatured letters: “^6”. Place this
symbol between the letters joined to each other in print as shown above.
For more on ligatured letters see (UEB 4.3).
Numeric indicator
The bill passed 403-13.
EBAE:
UEB:
,! BILL PASS$ #DJC-AC4
,! BILL PASS$ #DJC-#AC4
The bill passed 403--13.
EBAE:
UEB:
,! BILL PASS$ #DJC-AC4
,! BILL PASS$ #DJC,-#AC4
As shown in the examples above, whether numbers are separated by a
hyphen or dash, EBAE presented one way to reproduce these numbers. Now, in
UEB, the number indicator set the numeric mode. Only the following symbols
can occur within the numeric mode: the ten digits; full stop (period) (UEB 6.4.1);
comma; the ten numeric space-digit symbol (UEB 6.6); simple numeric fraction
line (UEB 11.3); and the two line continuation indicators (UEB 6.10.4). Any
other symbol terminates the numeric mode and the numeric indicator has to be
repeated.
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EBAE
UEB
transcribing fund
Currency
$8.75
EBAE:
UEB:
4#H.GE
@S#H4GE
There is a different dollar sign and decimal point symbols. Also, see the full
stop symbol “4” (period) and learn of its usage when numbers and letters are
joined. (UEB 6.4)
Time
11:30 p.m.
EBAE:
UEB:
#AA3CJ P4M4
#AA3#CJ P4M4
1:00:15 a.m.
EBAE:
UEB:
#A3JJ3AE A4M4
#A3#JJ3#AE A4M4
Only the following symbols can occur within the numeric mode without
terminating it: the ten digits; full stop (period); comma; the ten numeric spacedigit symbol; simple numeric fraction line; and the two line continuation
indicators. Therefore, repeat the numeric indicator after the colon.
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Transitioning From EBAE to UEB
Strong Contrac ons for
"and," "for," "of," "the," and "with”
He is with the officer of the watch.
EBAE:
UEB:
,HE IS )! (FIC] (! WAT*4
,HE IS ) ! (FIC] ( ! WAT*4
The end of a perfect day.
EBAE:
UEB:
,! 5D (A P]FECT "D4
,! 5D ( A P]FECT "D4
GONE WITH THE WIND
EBAE:
UEB:
,,G"O ,,) ,,! ,,W9D
,,,G"O ) ! W9D,'
These words are considered “strong contractions” in UEB when used as partword contractions, and are separated from each other when they are used as
whole words and appear in sequence. (UEB 10.3).
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EBAE
UEB
transcribing fund
ge is
This Pa
lly Left
a
n
o
i
t
n
Inte
!
Blank!!
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TRANSCRIBING FUND
Problems and Solutions to
Nemeth Braille within UEB
Context
2016 MBTF Webinar
V Brailled and Compiled by Mitchell Keil
V Presented by Jason Darnell Armour
Panel Members:
A Lorenzo J. Harrell
A Carlos Duan King
A Dennis J. Littleton
A Dennis Glen Pogarch
B
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ItAtroductiotA
TRA
This workshop presents a few problems we've encountered
during our first year transcribing Nemeth Braille within a
UEB context. It then gives a solution that meets code and is
acceptable to most readers. Some of the Examples will give 2
or 3 Methods of handling the material. This was done for one
of three reasons: [1] to show the progression of our thinking
(Examples 1 and 6 for instance), [2] there is a major
disagreement on how to transcribe the material (Example 2)
or, [3] we feel that it can be transcribed in different ways
correctly (Examples 3 and 6).
It has been a confusing, often frustrating, process trying to
mesh Nemeth and UEB [with an edition of Braille Formats
based on EBAE]. All efforts must be made to knit seamlessly
these codes, for to do otherwise would be a disservice to the
braille reading community, students of math and science,
and our customers.
As a reminder, this is a work in progress and we're all
trying to produce the best, cleanest braille possible
consistent with code.
MBTF
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Braille withiv► UEB Cov►text
L
TInis Page is
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Problem: You need to key Nemeth Code items for a tactile graphic. How is the
encapsulation done within the UEB key and graphic? (NOTE: All tactile
graphics at MBTF are done in Nemeth Code until BANA updates the tactile
graphics code.)
We've tried three different ways to switch inside keys: In the first method we
switched in and out of Nemeth and left the numeric key in UEB. This was to
confusing, with too many switches, and didn't completely adhere to Code. In
the second method we switched to Nemeth before the key and used Nemeth
Transcriber Grouping Symbols to enclose the keyed items. This was much less
confusing, however, it might not be allowed by the Provisional Guidance, and
the grouping symbols could be confused with the one word switch indicator.
The third method ... well, see for yourself.
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Problems and Solutions to Nemeth
Braille within UEB Context
1
,FIGURE #A
@.<,KEY3
Problems and ...
2
3
4
5
6
#A
#B
#C
_% #50 ;G ,H2,O _: A series of opening and closing Nemeth
_% #75 ;G ,H2,O _: indicators.
_% #100 ;G ,H2,O _: @.>
7
8
B
B#GEF
Place another opening here.
_% %
9
10
11
.,D,T(^.*",C)
#50
12
13
#A
#40
14
15
#B
#30
16
17
#C
#20
18
19
#10
20
21
#0
22
#0 #5 #10 #15 #20 #25 #30
MASS OF ,LI,CL (;G)
23
24
25
_:
#C
Place the final closing here.
There's really no reason to switch in and out like this. The NC (sec 187) and
TC (5.8.2.5) allow for upper case numbers for keyed items. Also, the excessive
switch can be confusing. PG warns against overdoing switching.
So why are we showing you this Method if it's wrong? ... Well, this was the
first method we used on the first UEB books we transcribed, and we felt that
an explanation of this could be beneficial.
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1
,FIGURE #A
,',KEY3
Problems and ...
2
Place the opening Nemeth
B#GEF
indictor here.
3
4
5
6
#A #50 ;G ,H2,O
#B #75 ;G ,H2,O
#C #100 ;G ,H2,O,'
Nemeth Transcriber's grouping symbols
7
8
B
_%
9
.,D,T(^.*",C)
#50
#A
10
11
#40
#B
12
13
#30
#C
14
15
#20
16
17
#10
18
19
#0
#0 #5 #10 #15 #20 #25 #30
MASS OF ,LI,CL (;G)
20
21
22
23
_:
Place the closing here.
24
#C
25
This method has the fewest switches and at first seems to be the easiest to
read however, the student may confuse the Nemeth transcriber's grouping
symbol with a one-word switch indicator (especially in the future). It also
seems to violate PG Formatting #2, and while PG does not specifically tell us
not to do TNs in Nemeth Code it hints at it.
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Braille within UEB Context
1
,FIGURE #A
@.<,KEY3 _%
Problems and ...
2
3
4
5
6
#A #50 ;G ,H2,O
#B #75 ;G ,H2,O
#C #100 ;G ,H2,O
Place the closing Nemeth mode
_:@.>
before the closing TN.
7
8
B
B#GEF
Place the opening Nemeth mode here.
•
•
Place opening Nemeth mode here, blank line after the listed key and before the graphic.
_% _%_%
9
10
11
.,D,T(^.*",C)
#50
12
13
#A
#40
14
15
#B
#30
#C
16
17
#20
18
19
#10
20
21
#0
22
#0 #5 #10 #15 #20 #25 #30
MASS OF ,LI,CL (;G)
23
24
25
_:
Place closing Nemeth mode here. Blank line after a graphic.
#C
The NC (Sec. 187) and the TG (Unit 5.8.2.5) allow for literary numbers for keyed items
in the Nemeth Code, and it's much easier to read this way than to continuously open and
close Nemeth mode. In our opinion, this is the best method. Combining readability and
code. Unless, of course, BANA will allow TNs within Nemeth mode.
Lines 11-21: On the vertical axis, dots 25 should be aligned with the grid line or tick
mark on the vertical axis line and be spaced 1/8 inch (3 millimeters) from the tick mark or
axis line. [TG 6.6.4.5]
Line 22: On the horizontal axis, dots 456 of the first cell of the value should be lined
up with the vertical grid line or tick mark and be spaced 1/8 inch (3 millimeters) from the
tick mark or axis line. ... [TG 6.6.4.5]
Line 23: The heading label for the horizontal values should be placed below the values
and should be left justified with the first cell of the first horizontal value. A blank line is
not required between the values and the label.
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TRANSCRIBING FUND
left
left
Problem: You have a word printed in italics within encapsulated Nemeth. (Notice
the words “left” in the numerator and denominator in the fraction). How do we treat
the typeform? UEB ( :1LEFT ), Nemeth ( ,': LEFT :,' , :LEFT ), or do we
describe it inside a TN?
UEB typeform is not a viable option. The PG says "UEB emphasis indicators are
used in the surrounding text, and Nemeth emphasis indicators are used only if it is
necessary to indicate emphasis inside the Nemeth Code switches."
A look at The Nemeth Code does not leave us with a clear answer either.
Rule V Section 33b states ... "When the ink-print shows an italicized word or an
italicized phrase consisting of one or more items which both begins and ends with a
word, the rules of English Braille concerning italics must be observed. ..." EBAE
emphasis isn't an option anymore.
Nemeth Code type-form? Since it's only one word we cannot use either NC typeform indicators: ,': LEFT :,', :LEFT , while the dots (46) appear to be
symbol same as the EBAE emphasis indicator it is not. This symbol isn't used on a
word or words but for letters, numbers and compound expressions. The only option
left is a TN describing the emphasis. However, some transcribers disagree,
contending that the symbol dots 46 is the Nemeth indicator for italics and should be
used.
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Problems and Solutions to Nemeth
Braille within UEB Context
1
Problems and ...
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
B
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
,"Q #BG4
#HAB
^7,! CORRECT ANSW] IS ;,B4^' ,!
PROBABIL;Y T ! F\R? PLAY] W DRAW A
_% YELLOW CARD
.K ?THE NUMBER OF YELLOW CARDS .LEFT IN
THE DECK AFTER THE FIRST #3 DRAWS
/THE NUMBERS OF CARDS OF ALL COLORS
.LEFT IN THE DECK AFTER THE FIRST #3
DRAWS#
.K ?10-3/10+10+10-3#
.K ?7/17# _:4 ,IF Y DIDN'T TAKE 9TO A3.T
! #C YELL[ C>DS T 7 PREVI\SLY DRAWN1 Y
PROBABLY *OSE ^2,A OR ^2;,C1 ! MO/
COMMON 9CORRECT ANSW]S4
444
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
#A
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1
@.< ,9 ,"Q #BG1 ! ^W 8LEFT0
9 ! NUM]ATOR & D5OM9ATOR ( !
FRAC;N IS PR9T$ 9 ITALICS4@.>
Problems and ...
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
B
#HAB
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
,"Q #BG4
^7,! CORRECT ANSW] IS ;,B4^' ,!
PROBABIL;Y T ! F\R? PLAY] W DRAW A
_% YELLOW CARD
.K ?THE NUMBER OF YELLOW CARDS LEFT IN
THE DECK AFTER THE FIRST #3 DRAWS
/THE NUMBERS OF CARDS OF ALL COLORS LEFT
IN THE DECK AFTER THE FIRST #3 DRAWS#
.K ?10-3/10+10+10-3#
.K ?7/17# _:4 ,IF Y DIDN'T TAKE 9TO A3.T
! #C YELL[ C>DS T 7 PREVI\SLY DRAWN1 Y
PROBABLY *OSE ^2,A OR ^2;,C1 ! MO/
COMMON 9CORRECT ANSW]S4
444
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20
21
22
23
24
25
#A
Lines 1-3: A TN describing the print italics on the word " left" in the
numerator and denominator.
Lines 8-14: An embedded expression in Nemeth Code.
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Braille withiv► UEB Cov►text
L
TInis Page is
lvttetAtiovtally Left
13Iavtk!!!
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Problem: You have answer choices to word problems and problems to be
solved using the Nemeth Code. Both are simple numbers. Are they mere
mentions? Are they Nemeth?
We can't find anything concrete from BANA on whether all answer choices
are "mere mentions" or not. Here's how we're handling them.
If they're answers for a word problem they're mere mentions. (NBA Bulletin
Fall 2015). If they're answers for a problem to be solved they are not mere
mentions and are in Nemeth mode. (NBA Publication Nemeth/UEB)
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Problems and Solutions to Nemeth
Braille within UEB Context
1
Problems and ...
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
B
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
#I4 ,NICK NE$S TO ORD] #EJJ P5S F
#CJF
8 SUPPLI]4 ,! CATALOG %[S T ^! P5S
COME 9 CASES ( #BD BOXES ) #AJ P5S 9
EA* BOX4 ,:AT IS ! FEWE/ NUMB] (
CASES H %D ORD]8
,A4 #B
;,B4 #C
;,C4 #BA
;,D4 #BA
;,E4 #EJ
#AJ4 ,:5 _% A+B .K #6 _:1 :AT IS ! VALUE
( _% #2(A+B)+?A+B/6#+(A+B)^2"-2 _:8
;,F4 #BC
;,G4 #CG
;,H4 #CH
;,J4 #DC
;,K4 #DG
#AA4 444
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
#A
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1
Problems and ...
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
B
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
#I4 ,NICK NE$S TO ORD] #EJJ P5S F
#CJF
8 SUPPLI]4 ,! CATALOG %[S T ^! P5S
COME 9 CASES ( #BD BOXES ) #AJ P5S 9
EA* BOX4 ,:AT IS ! FEWE/ NUMB] (
CASES H %D ORD]8
,A4 #B
;,B4 #C
These answer choices are a mere mention.
;,C4 #BA
;,D4 #BA
;,E4 #EJ
#AJ4 ,:5 _% A+B .K #6 _:1 :AT IS ! VALUE
( _% #2(A+B)+?A+B/6#+(A+B)^2"-2_8
;,F_4 #23
;,G_4 #37
These answer choices are not a
;,H_4 #38
mere mention.
;,J_4 #43
;,K_4 #47 _:
#AA4 444
19
20
21
22
23
24
#A
25
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Braille withiv► UEB Cov►text
L
TInis Page is
lvttetAtiovtally Left
13Iavtk!!!
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B
C
E
Problem: You have text with a lot of capitalized labels A-G, and bold
capitalized letters embedded in the text. Can you retain the bold if you deem
it less confusing?
Yes, as a transcriber if you feel that the emphasis adds meaning or clarity,
it should be retained.
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Problems and Solutions to Nemeth
Braille within UEB Context
1
Problems and ...
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
B
,"Q #CE4
C#BDE
^7,! CORRECT ANSW] IS ;,D4^' ,TO F9D !
LOCA;N ( ! WAT] F.TA9 LOCAT$ HALFWAY 2T
PO9TS ;,B & ;,D 1 X MAKES S5SE TO GIVE
COORD9ATES TO ! PO9TS RELATIVE TO PO9T
,A "<SEE ! DIAGRAM 2L">4 ,! F/ COORD9ATE
IS ! NUMB] ( BLOCKS EA/ & ! SECOND
COORD9ATE IS ! NUMB] ( BLOCKS NOR?4
9
10
@.<,GRAPHIC@.>
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
,! WAT] F.TA9 IS AT ! MIDPO9T (
_% ",B,D<:] _:1 & S ! MIDPO9T =MULA
APPLIES4 ,= PO9TS ) COORD9ATES
_% (
X1, Y1) ,'& (X2, Y2) _:1 ! MIDPO9T
HAS COORD9ATES
_% (
?X1+X2/2#, ?Y1+Y2/2#)_4 ,',=
,B(10, 0) ,'& ,D(7, 9) _:1 ! MIDPO9T IS
_% (
?10+7/2#, ?0+9/2#)
$77O (?17/2#, ?9/2#)
$77O (8_?1/2_#, 4_?1/2_#) _:4
^2;,B IS HALFWAY 2T ,A & ;,C 4 ,*OICE
^2;,C IS HALFWAY 2T ;,B & ;,F 4 ,IF Y
*OSE ^2;,E 1 Y MAY H F.D ! 444
#A
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Problem: You have a table with tally marks. Are tally marks done in UEB
or in Nemeth?
The word Number is enclosed in quotation marks in problem 3. Wasn't
there something about the non-specific quotation marks and a TN?
We've been told that there isn't a direct ruling on tally marks yet.
Here's what we've been told thus far: "The tally mark is the same in UEB
as it is in Nemeth. The only difference is that we are given the option to
use dots 25 or dots 456 for the cross mark in UEB. (UEB Technical
Material 4.2) Since we can use dots 456, the same as in Nemeth, why
not keep it simple? Then there is no need to indicate the code."
And yes, there is something about the one-cell (nonspecific) quotation
marks that isn't mentioned in the Instruction Manual.UEB Section 7.6.1
says "Use one-cell (nonspecific) quotation marks :. and .: for the
predominant quotation marks in the text in all instances where the
specific form of the quotation marks ("double", "single", "Italian" or
"nondirectional") has no significance, that is, in the great majority of
cases. Indicate the print form of the nonspecific quotation marks on the
symbols page or in a transcriber's note"
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Problems and Solutions to Nemeth
Braille within UEB Context
1
Problems and ...
2
3
4
7777777777777777777777777777777777777777
5
,:AT IS YR FAVORITE S1SON8
6
7
8
B
,TRY ,?
A#BA
,USE ! TALLY *>T TO MAKE A B> GRAPH4
9
10
11
12
13
,S1SON ,TALLY
,NUMB]
"33333 "333333333 "33333
,SPR+
_____ _ "" #F
,SUMM] _____ ____ #I
,FALL
_____ __
#G
,W9T]
___ """""" #C
G GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
#A4 ,FOLL[ ^! /EPS TO CR1TE A B> GRAPH F
! TALLY *>T4
#A4 ,PLACE A TITLE ABV ! B> GRAPH4
#B4 ,WRITE ! S1SONS AL;G ! BOTTOM ( !
GRAPH4
444
#C4 ,WRITE 8,NUMB]0 AL;G 444
23
24
25
#A
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Problems:
#1 Should the number line be done in UEB using line mode, or in Nemeth Code
using existing number line construction?
#2 Should the checkmark be transcribed in Nemeth mode or in UEB? A few
pages later in this textbook this same symbol is used before problems that are
not transcribed in Nemeth, and the handling of symbols should be consistent,
if possible, throughout a transcription.
Again we can't find anything concrete on number lines, but we're treating them
as Nemeth across the board.
The checkmark is a problem. We had to use the Nemeth checkmark next to
Nemeth items and the UEB checkmark next to UEB items, explaining this in a TN.
If you're wondering where we came up with the UEB checkmark: The symbol is
not in any UEB Code books (at least as a checkmark, it's the radical without the
vinculum). We noticed it used in the UEB proposed changes for Braille Formats.
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Braille within UEB Context
1
Problems and ...
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
B
,%>E & ,%[ ,,MA? ,,BO>D
#AI
#A4 ,SUPPOSE #BEE1AAC P LIVE 9 A C;Y4
,IS X R1SONABLE TO SAY T AB #CJJ1JJJ P
LIVE 9 ! C;Y8 ,USE ! NUMB] L9E TO HELP
Y SOLVE ! PROBLEM4 ,EXPLA94
\["3W3W3W3W3W3W3W3W3W3W3W3\O
#BJJ1JJJ
#BEJ1JJJ
#CJJ1JJJ
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
,R.D TO ! PLACE VALUE ( ! "UL9$
DIGIT4
#B4 _% #934%:,567 _:
"% #C4 _% #64%:1,267 _:
#D4 _% #2%:34,890 _:
"% #E4 _% #34%:7,456 _:
16
17
18
19
20
UEB checkmarks from Braille Formats 2015 (proposed).
21
22
23
24
#A
25
ïq
â
ä
ç
Ö
^
ÑãÄ
~
Å
fá
I=
íìêå
ëó>Ç
ÉÜ
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1
Problems and ...
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
B
,%>E & ,%[ ,,MA? ,,BO>D
#AI
#A4 ,SUPPOSE #BEE1AAC P LIVE 9 A C;Y4
,IS X R1SONABLE TO SAY T AB #CJJ1JJJ P
LIVE 9 ! C;Y8 ,USE ! NUMB] L9E TO HELP
Y SOLVE ! PROBLEM4 ,EXPLA94 _%
[3R33R33R33R33R33R33R33R33R33R33R3O
200,000
500,000
300,000
9
10
_:
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
,R.D TO ! PLACE VALUE ( ! "UL9$
DIGIT4 _%
#2_4 #934%:,567
@> #3_4 #64%:1,267
#4_4 #2%:34,890
@> #5_4 #34%:7,456 _:
444
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
#A
Line 5-6: When space permits, the opening Nemeth Code indicator that precedes a spatial
problem may be placed on the same line with the end of the text above the problem. The
required blank line follows the opening Nemeth Code indicator. [PG Additional Guidelines 5.b]
Lines 7-8: A number line is spatial and is transcribed in Nemeth mode not UEB line mode.
The symbols are, of course, listed on the SSP in braille order, however as a company we've
decided that symbols for specialized formats such as line numbers, foreign alphabets, or Tactile
Graphics perimeter lines are listed in braille order under category headings for ease of reading.
Line 9: When Nemeth mode is closed after a spatial problem, the Nemeth Code terminator
is placed at the margin on a line by itself and is preceded by the required blank line.
Line 15: The checkmark is not a reference. It is a symbol to alert the reader that this skill
will be needed on the Mid-Chapter and Chapter Reviews.
We transcribed this symbol in Nemeth before problems that are in Nemeth and in UEB
before problems in UEB, rather then overdoing the switching. This format is explained on the
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Problem: You have lowercase Greek letters, sometimes on their own,
sometimes within equations, and sometimes next to periods or commas. Are
they all in Nemeth Code?
No, lowercase Greek letters are the same symbol in UEB as in Nemeth Code
so there is no need to switch for every lowercase Greek letter (capital Greek
letters are another problem). Obviously if its in an equation its Nemeth, but
what about next to punctuation? It could be misread as "sub 1" or "sub 2",
etc., even though its not in Nemeth mode. For this reason it may be advisable
to switch in these instances.
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Braille within UEB Context
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Line 2: A small case Greek letter followed by a comma may be confused
with "theta sub 1". There is no rule requiring a switch here, however it
would be advisable to do so. If you do, be consistent.
Line 12: A Greek letter within an equation.
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Line 2: A small case Greek letter encapsulated in Nemeth so as not to be
confused with "theta sub 1". There is no rule requiring a switch here, however
it would be advisable to do so. If you do, be consistent throughout the book.
See Lindy Walton's excellent NBA Publication An Approach to Brailling a
Chemistry Project in a UEB Environment and her explanation on punctuation
preceding chemical compounds. We've applied the same approach here
(NOTE: this may be especially beneficial in Physics or Statistics Books).
Line 12: A Greek letter within an equation.
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Problems:
#1 How do we transcribe a table that is a mixture of words and Nemeth Code
characters?
#2 Are the column separation lines done in UEB line mode?
#3 Do we switch for all the dollar signs?
The numbers in the "Projected amount" column should be done in Nemeth Code-they're being added and totaled, then used in an equation in the next paragraph.
Again we're left with a similar problem as with the key. Do we switch in and out at
each number or do the entire table in Nemeth mode?
The column separation lines are UEB line mode. UEB Section 16.1.2 says "Use
line mode for features such as lines separating column headings from items in the
column and for horizontal lines before and after text set apart in boxes." Braille
Format 2015 Appendix G says to list UEB line mode indicators on the SSP.
At MBTF we have not been switching at each dollar sign encountered. The UEB
dollar sign is the same as the Nemeth dollar sign, the only difference is the numeric
indicator is required in UEB and the numbers are, of course, in the upper part of the
cell.
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Problems and Solutions to Nemeth
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Because this table requires the adding of entries in the "Projected amount
spent" column, the numbers within that column are not a mere mention of a
number and need to be transcribed in Nemeth. Instead of switching in and out of
Nemeth mode, the table in its entirety is in Nemeth. No contractions are used and
the numbers are aligned as in print.
Lines 6-17: This table has no title and is not enclosed in a box. A blank line is
required between the open Nemeth indicator and the column headings. [BF
11.2.4b.]
Line 9: The column headings are followed by the separation line across the
width of the column [BF 11.4.2b]. The Rules of Unified English Braille section
16.1.2 requires that line mode for features such as lines separating column
headings be listed on the SSP.
Line 15: For the "Total" the separation line is repeated at the end of the final
column [BF 11.6.2.]
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Problems and Solutions to Nemeth
Oraille within UEO Context
http://www.click here 4 answers to problems to learn more
about UEB/Nemeth encapsulation.
Go to
Problem: You have the preceding hyperlinks in a book. How is the underlining
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both of which can be activated in the electronic print file. The first is considered
a print enhancement which need not be shown in braille. The second marks
embedded text and unless shown as such the braille reader is unaware of the
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Also, notice the grade 1 terminator after the "4" in the first link. The numeric
indicator is a grade 1 indicator and is only terminated by a space, hyphen, dash
or grade 1 terminator. If you didn't terminate here the rest of the link would be
uncontracted.
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The Rules of Unified English Braille
Unified English Braille Guidelines for Technical Material
NLS Instruction Manual
Provisional Guidance for Transcription Using the Nemeth Code
within UEB Contexts
Braille Formats Principles of Print-to-Braille Transcription, 2011
Guidelines and Standards for Tactile Graphics, 2010
The Nemeth Braille Code for Mathematics and Science Notation
1972 Revision
NBA Bulletin Fall 2015 ??Mathematics, Science, and Computer
Notation Braille: 'Mere Mention' and What It Means for
Nemeth Within UEB Context??
NBA Publication ??Nemeth/UEB??
NBA Publication ??An Approach to Brailling a Chemistry Project
in a UEB Environment??
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