INDIVIDUAL BRAILLE TRANSCRIPTION SERVICES 2004 National Braille Press 88 St. Stephen Street Boston, MA 02115 800-548-7323 www.nbp.org ORGANIZATIONS Adapt to Dot 1 Amy's Braille Printing Associated Services for the Blind 3 Blue Mountain Braille Center 4 Braille Access Center 5 Braille Co., Inc. 6 Braille Computer Center 7 Braille Plus A Document Conversion Service 8 Braille Plus, Inc. Braille Ready Inc. 10 Brailling Enterprises 11 Computers to Help People, Inc. 13 Dancing Dots Braille Music Technology 14 "Dot's Right!" Transcribing Service 15 Dot's Write 15 Easy to Read Documents 17 Frontier Computing 18 MAB Community Services Metrolina Association for the Blind 20 Michigan Braille Transcribing Fund 21 MSMT Braille Center 22 Multimedia Transcription Service (MTS) 23 National Braille Association, Inc. 24 Northwest Braille Services 25 Maureen Pranghofer 26 Quik-Scrybe 27 Services for the Visually Impaired 28 TechAdapt 29 TFB Publications 29 Thomas, Catherine 31 Vision Community Services 33 Volunteer Braille and Large Print Services 34 Volunteers Who Produce Books LOC NLS/BPH 35 About Our Company National Braille Press handles every type of braille and large-print job for organizations across the country. Our highly-automated, desktop division makes it feasible for us to produce a few copies of a document-a service which has grown with the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). However, there is often a need for one copy of a document for an individual who wants a particular book or computer manual transcribed at an economical price. As a public service to address this need, NBP has compiled this listing of Individual Braille Transcription Services, or IBTS for short. This information was collected in July of 2002 and is subject to change as time goes by. We make no recommendations regarding these braille services, although we assume they offer respectable braille transcription. We suggest that you contact an agency before sending your materials to be transcribed. Adapt to Dot Attn: Jennifer Johnson 2709 Napoleon Street Indianapolis IN 46203 TEL (317) 783-7941 A home-based braille transcription service that caters to individual service. They can receive documents in print or on disk. Paper size is standard 8.5" by 11" and 11" by 11.5". The fee is $1.00 per braille page if the material is scanned, and $.50 per braille page if it comes in on disk. There is no extra charge for covers and binding. The turnaround time for most jobs is 2 weeks. Adapt to Dot can handle literary braille, math, and computer-related materials, but not music. They can accommodate a rush job for an extra charge. Amy's Braille Printing TEL (313) 538-1799 or (313) 930-5071 E-mail amcgarrah@ameritech.net Businesses: $20 per hour plus $1 per page Individuals: $1 per page Associated Services for the Blind Attn: Dolores Ferrara-Godzieba 919 Walnut Street Philadelphia PA 19107 TEL (215) 627-0600 FAX (215) 922-0692 E-mail dfgodz@asb.org Associated Services will transcribe print documents and disk and e-mail files into braille for individuals, schools, government agencies and corporations. The size of the document and the quantity are not a factor. ASB produces braille on single- or double-sided sheets. Literary, textbook, tactile graphics, mathematics, chemistry and music are produced by a certified braillist. All brailled material is proofread and corrected before binding; several binding choices are available. Call for an estimate of price and turnaround time. Blue Mountain Braille Center Attn: Janine Robinson, Certified Braille Transcriber 104 Main Avenue La Grande OR 97850 TEL/FAX (541) 963-0539 E-mail smartdots@aol.com This group transcribes documents from print and IBM disk, including books, textbooks, employment manuals, computer-related materials and some foreign texts. They offer a variety of services, including braille transcription and large-print production (up to 24 pt.). They can produce material with print and braille on the same page, which they do for many children's books and employment manuals. They do not handle Nemeth. Approximate turnaround is 4-10 days for short documents; large jobs are sent out by completed volume over a period of 10 days to 2 months. All work is proofread. Rush jobs are accepted, as workload permits, for an extra charge. Minimum charge of $10.00 per order. Hard copy braille runs $20.00 per volume; print/braille is $17.00 per volume; bound with cover add $2.50 per volume. Braille Access Center Attn: Colleen Lines or Kandi Lukowski 2310 East 13th Street, Vancouver, WA 98661 Voice: (360) 696-6321 ext. 158 TDD: (360) 696-6321 ext. 171 FAX: (360) 737-2120 E-mail: braille@wssb.wa.gov The Braille Access Center serves anyone in the private sector as well as governmental agencies on a fee-for-service basis. Their fees are based on the length and complexity of the project. They can handle literary braille, textbooks, foreign language, forms, bus schedules, brochures, menus, conference materials, some computer notation, as well as Nemeth and music braille. Contact them and they will send you a brochure and price list. Documents are professionally transcribed and proofread. Documents can be submitted via e-mail, print, or fax. Their turnaround time is dependent on the project. Some items are turned around in one business day! Contracts can be set up for ongoing transcription. All braille is produced on high quality 11"x11-1/2" or 8-1/2"x11" paper either interpoint or single-sided. They can emboss your Braille ready files for $.30 an interpoint page. Vinyl covers or Print/Braille covers and binding are provided for a fee. They have a two-fold price structure: one for the transcription and proofreading and two, the per copy price. Braille Co., Inc. 65-B Town Hall Square Falmouth, MA 02540 TEL (508) 540-0800 FAX (508) 548-6116 E-mail: braillinc@capecod.net Braille Inc. can receive documents in print or on IBM disk for braille translation. In general, prices per braille page are: $2.30-2.50 per braille page for literary braille; $2.55-$2.80 for math, technical materials, charts and diagrams, and computer texts; $5.50-$14.00 for music braille; $2.55-2.75 for foreign language. This organization is particularly strong in the areas of higher math, science, foreign languages, and computer-related materials. They produce single-sided braille on computer-sized paper. Approximate turnaround time for a short document is 5 business days; for a large document it is 3 to 4 weeks. They handle rush jobs for an extra charge, if they have the time. They will provide estimates, fixed price quotations, and delivery dates. Braille Computer Center Attn: Donna Gartenmann Boulder Public Library PO Drawer H Boulder CO 80306 TEL (303) 441-3098 Braille Computer Center can transcribe documents from print or from a WordPerfect disk for a fee of $.15 per braille page. Covers and binding charges are extra. They produce single-sided braille on computer-sized paper. They do not handle music or math. The turnaround time for a short document is 2 weeks. Braille Plus A Document Conversion Service P.O. Box 1104 Gilbert, Arizona 85299-1104 Tel: (480) 782-0223 Fax: (480) 782-0267 E-mail: Brailleit@aol.com Website: www.brailleplus.com Contact: Abby Chancellor Braille Plus accepts information in print, on disk (WordPerfect, MS Word/Office, ASCII, and others), via fax, or to be typed in. They can produce single-sided or interpoint Braille on 8.5" by 11" or 11" by 11.5" paper. Braille Plus transcribes computer material, Nemeth Code, and all literary braille including foreign languages. All work is completed by a Library of Congress Certified Transcriber. All items are guaranteed for 100% accuracy. Price per page is $2.25-$6.00, depending on the difficulty of the job. Estimates are available upon request at no charge. Turnaround time for short jobs is one week or less. Rush jobs are subject to an additional charge for priority. Braille Plus, Inc. 3276 Commercial Street SE PO Box 3686 Salem, Oregon 97302 Toll Free: 866-264-2345 Local Phone: (503) 391-5335 Fax: (503) 391-9359 Email: service@brailleplus.net Website: www.Brailleplus.net Your print document can be turned into any alternate format, from hard copy or electronic file. Documents and faxes that are not scannable are hand entered. Files from most software applications are usable. Rates vary, depending on the type of document being prepared. The more technical or complex it is, the higher the cost. Each format also has its own materials cost. Sometimes the best solution is to prepare a project in a combination of formats. Contact us and we will gladly provide a free estimate. Braille Ready Inc. Attn: Karen Perzentka 6913 Colony Drive Madison WI 53717 TEL (608) 833-2876 E-mail: brlready@chorus.net They can receive information on disk (IBM) or in print. Braille is interpoint on both 8.5" by 11" and 11" by 11.5" paper. The charge is $2.00 per braille page for the first copy, and $1 per braille page for subsequent copies. Plastic comb binding. They handle literary braille jobs only. Turnaround time 1-2 weeks. Brailling Enterprises Attn: Brenda Tracy 1037 Miller Street Spindale, NC 28160-2334 TEL/TDD (828) 287-5037 TOLL-FREE: 877-425-8214 FAX: (828) 288-8226 E-mail etracybraillenterprises@juno.com Brailling Enterprises can receive material in print or on IBM disk (Microsoft WORD). Braille is interpoint or single-sided, on either 8.5" by 11" or 11" by 11.5" size paper. Raised (tactile) print, tape, and large print also available. The price is determined by the size of the document and type of paper used. Braille paper and vinyl available. Scanned material and computer input time approximately a $70.00 one-time fee. Binding provided. Turnaround time from 2 weeks to 1 month. They handle literary braille only. Maps, directories (hotel), menus, and physical therapeutic regimen are accepted. "Touch 'n See" for room numbers, exit, elevators etc. They will work to meet each unique request and produce a finished product that is cost-effective and rewarding. Computers to Help People, Inc. Dee Dee Collette, Administrative Director John J Boyer, Executive Director 835 E Johnson Street Madison WI 53703 TEL (608) 257-5917 E-mail techbrl@chpi.org WEB http://www.chpi.org They specialize in producing Braille and e-text versions of math and science books for all levels from the elementary grades to postgraduate and professional. Their paper is 11 by 11.5 inches. They produce interpoint Braille. Graphs are drawn in raised form, with Braille annotations. Pictures and complex drawings are described. They will accept input in almost any format: hard copy; fax; most electronic formats, including MS Office, WordPerfect, PDF, etc. Their turnaround time can be just a few days for small jobs. For whole books their turnaround time is two to three months. They generally ship the first part of the book as soon as it is ready. This is usually within a month of receiving the order. Their rates depend on the difficulty of the order. They have a $15 minimum charge. For jobs consisting of text only, their rates are $3.00 per Braille page. For mathematical material, their rates are $4.75 per braille page. Dancing Dots Braille Music Technology Attn: Office Manager 1754 Quarry Lane P.O. Box 927 Valley Forge, PA 19482-0927 TEL (610) 783-6692 TOLL FREE: 1-866-336-8746 FAX (610) 783-6732 E-mail info@dancingdots.com WEB www.dancingdots.com Dancing Dots specializes in automating braille music transcription using their GOODFEEL(R) software designed to provide music braille that conforms to the standards set by the BANA Music Committee. Send your print score, LIME notation file or MIDI file. They will use GOODFEEL to convert these files to music braille. They will input print scores into the LIME notation editor and then translate the resultant Lime file using GOODFEEL. Transcriptions can be returned as embossed braille or as an ASCII text file. $2.95 per braille page transcribed from computer files $5.50 per braille page transcribed from print score $5.00 minimum handling charge per order $15 per hour rate for set up $35 minimum charge per order $3.00 per volume optional binding fee $.75 per page for additional copies Written estimate provided for large jobs. "Dot's Right!" Transcribing Service Contact: Liz Daniels 1864 North Avenue 51 Los Angeles, CA, 90042 TEL (323) 254-9213 E-mail elconejo57@earthlink.net Literary braille only. Will accept print or disks in MS Word format. We transcribe the following documents: personal documents; restaurant menus; children's books; product users manuals; employee training/technical manuals; brochures; general information literature; recipes; newsletters. Prices are as follows: Menus, newsletters, brochures, general information literature: $50.00 setup fee. This includes scanning, editing, layout and proofreading. $30.00 if already on disk. $1.00 per braille page. Turnaround time is 2 weeks to one month. Children's books and manuals: $100.00 setup fee. This includes scanning, editing, layout and proofreading. Same price if already on disk. $1.00 per braille page. The turnaround time depends on the length of the book, but will not exceed a couple of months. $8.00 per copy. This includes binding with front/back covers, shipping/handling. California sales tax of 8.25% is not included in fees. Free estimates and a free print or braille price list upon request. We do Dot's Right! Dot's Write Evelyn Dawursk PO Box 701632 St. Cloud, FL 34770-1632 TEL (407) 892-8088 CEL: (407) 460-3067 FAX: (407) 498-5168 E-mail: dotswritebrl@aol.com Braille up to 100 print pages. Binding available. $1.25 per page; $1.00 cover. Easy to Read Documents Melita Waters 220 Capri Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92703-4110 TEL (714) 836-4993 E-mail: mjwaters@surfree.com WEB www.EasyToReadDocuments.com I am a certified literary braille transcriber. I do not do Nemeth, music or textbook Braille. I can accept scannable print or IBM compatible computer disk (3.5 inch). If the formatting isn't critical, either ASCII or any format up to and including WordPerfect 8 is acceptable. I prefer not to accept material via attachment. I've been infected with far too many viruses to take chances like that. I produce either grade 1 or 2 either single-sided or interpoint braille. Unless specifically requested to do otherwise, I use 8 1/2 x 11 paper (cut sheet). I bind in plastic covers with comb spines. Please note that I take great pride in the braille I produce. I have several gray hairs that are the result of the quick braille features of some of the translation programs. I proof every page of braille that goes out. It doesn't take any longer to do it right the first time and not have to do it over. The translation program I use is MegaDots lavishly manhandled by me. Because of the variation in quality of print materials, I charge by the hour at $15.00 per with a $15.00 minimum. The turn-around time will depend on the size of the job. A 2 page brochure would be something under a week. A set of CCR's (Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions) for a condominium unit could take up to 6 weeks to 2 months, depending on the rest of my work load. Naturally, previous contracts take precedence (first in, first out). Frontier Computing Attn: Chris Chamberlin, President 2221 Yonge Street, Suite 406 Toronto, ON M4S 2B4 CANADA TEL (416) 489-6690 Canadian Toll-Free: 888-480-0000 FAX (416) 489-6693 E-mail sales@frontiercomputing.on.ca WEB www.frontiercomputing.on.ca Frontier Computing accepts information in print or on disk, in DOS or Windows formats. They produce both single-sided and interpoint braille on either 8.5" by 11" or 11" by 11.5" paper. They handle literary, Nemeth and computer braille in English or French, but do not transcribe music. For interpoint, they charge $2.00 Canadian per page. For single-sided, the price is $1.00 Canadian. Turnaround for short jobs is 24 hours. For longer jobs, 72 hours or more. They do rush service in 8 hours. MAB Community Services Contact: Bob Hachey Phone: 617.972.9109 Email: braille@mabcommunity.org We convert a wide variety of documents from print to either braille or cassette. We can transcribe only the required segments of text needed, which can result in substantial cost savings. Metrolina Association for the Blind Attn: Ruth Loncar 704 Louise Avenue Charlotte NC 28204 TEL (704) 372-3870 FAX (704) 372-3872 E-mail braille@Charlotte.infi.net Priority is given to residents of North Carolina, especially in the area of textbooks. Metrolina handles math, music, literary braille, foreign language and some computer materials. They receive documents in print, via fax, e-mail, or IBM-format disk. Paper size is pre-punched 11" by 11.5" or 8.5" by 11". They also sell braille paper for $55/#1150 sheets of prepunched 11" by 11.5" and $45/case of tractor-feed 8.5" by 11" paper. Turnaround time could be overnight for a short job; larger jobs depend on availability. The fee is $.48 per braille page; if the text must be typed in, there is an additional charge of $38.50/hour. Binding is $3.30 per volume. Large print services are also available. Michigan Braille Transcribing Fund ATTN: Francelia Wonders, Director 3500 N. Elm Road Jackson, Michigan 49201 TEL (517) 780-5096 FAX (734) 668-1094 This industrious group did over 4,000,000 pages of braille last year! They can handle math and computer-related materials, but not music. MBTF specializes in Nemeth code materials. Fees for individuals vary from $.27 to $3 per page, depending upon the material and quantity. Binding is $1.00 per volume. They can receive materials in print or from virtually any computer system disk. Single-sided or interpoint braille is available. Turnaround time is 5 days to 2 weeks for a short document. Textbooks are done at a rate of about one volume a week. They offer a Quick-Braille service with a 48-hour turnaround (no more than 10 print pages). MSMT Braille Center Attn: Carolyn Colclough 651 Yolanda Avenue Santa Rosa CA 95404 TEL (707) 579-1115 FAX (707) 523-0552 E-mail msmt@gire.org Full-service braille transcription house that can transcribe documents from print, disk, or by modem. All work is done by estimate only. There is a minimum charge of $50.00 on all orders. They can produce single-sided and interpoint braille on computer-sized paper or 8.5" by 11". They cannot do Nemeth or music, but can handle computer-related materials. There are special prices for computerized braille graphs, maps, charts, or diagrams. MSMT can braille up to 100 typed pages and guarantee delivery within 72 hours for an extra rush order charge. Binding, packaging, mailing, and handling fees are extra on all orders. Average turnaround time is 1-5 days for a short document, and 10-30 days for a large document. Multimedia Transcription Service (MTS) Attn: Cathy Zimmerman/Trish Carney 131 Main Street Suite 120 Hackensack NJ 07601 TEL (201) 996-9423 FAX (201) 996-9422 E-mail MTS.ber@hipcil.org MTS converts print material into braille, large print and audio tape under the supervision of a Library of Congress Certified Transcriptionist. Materials for transcription are accepted in hard copy, on computer disk, or through email. MTS produces single-sided braille on 8.5" by 11" or 11" by 11.5" paper. Covers and binding are available. All orders are priced individually to accommodate specific needs. Orders are subject to a minimum charge of $25.00. The majority of materials are produced within a one-week time frame. Immediate turnaround (returned via overnight mail) may be available subject to an additional priority charge. National Braille Association, Inc. Attn: Angela Coffaro 3 Townline Circle Rochester NY 14623-2513 TEL (585) 427-8260 FAX (585) 427-0263 E-mail: nbaoffice@nationalbraille.org WEB http://www.nationalbraille.org Certified volunteer braillists transcribe from print only. NBA will accept Nemeth, music, and general interest assignments when transcribers are available. No rush orders. Braille is produced on single-sided or interpoint 11" by 11.5" paper or Thermoform sheets. The fee is $.30 per braille page for individuals paying with their own funds, and $.75 for all others. Optional binding costs $1.00 per volume. There is a $5.00 minimum charge. Turnaround time varies depending on the assignment. Catalogs of the braille textbook, music, technical tables, and general interest collections are available on request. Northwest Braille Services Attn: Beth Marsau PO Box 234 Ferndale WA 98248 TEL (360) 714-1630 or (360) 384-6494 FAX (360) 384-1819 E-mail nwbsbeth@cnw.com WEB www.healthsupportcenter.org/nwbs.shtml Northwest Braille Services accepts braille transcription requests from individuals and agencies. Literary, textbook, Nemeth (math) and miscellaneous projects are accepted from anywhere. Turnaround time depends upon the size of the project and current workload. Fees vary depending on complexity of assignment and ability of client to pay. Estimates available upon request. Transcription for a typical textbook: $1.25-2/braille page, depending on quality and technical aspect of text. $2/braille page for Nemeth and foreign text. Copies: 10-20 cents/sheet for embossing; 25cents/sheet for thermoform; $2/sheet for Tactile Image Enhancing. Maureen Pranghofer 4910 Dawnview Terrace Golden Valley MN 55422 TEL (763) 522-2501 E-mail maureensmusic@comcast.net. WEB www.maureensmusic.com I can transcribe material into Braille from print (does not have to be scannable), cassette tape, large print, computer disc or Braille. I charge $1.00 for each print page to be transcribed. If more than one copy of something is needed in Braille the cost is $.25 per page. I use 8-1/2 by 11 paper and do interpoint embossing in either grades 1 or 2 Braille. Turn around time is usually 2 weeks or less. Quik-Scrybe Attn: Ron and Sue Staley 1723 Sumac Street Longmont, CO 80501 VOICE PHONE: (303) 485-6861 (TOLLFREE): (888) 820-7845 FAX: (310) 301-0344 E-MAIL: quikscrybe@earthlink.net WEBSITE: www.quikscrybe.com BRAILLE AND LARGE PRINT MATERIALS Quikscrybe, Inc. is your one-stop shop for all your Braille and Large/Print needs. We have served the needs of blind and visually impaired persons since 1984. Some of our clients include: Schwan's Quality foods, Boston College, Ohio State University, as well as Harcourt Brace Legal and Professional Services. We produce materials either from hard-copy print or from files produced in a variety of word-processing formats, including WordPerfect, MicroSoft Word, and ASCII textfiles. Our company does not transcribe math, languages, or musical notation. Our materials are produced on state-of-the-art equipment. No job is too large or too small for us. We accept Purchase Orders (net 30), checks, money orders or credit cards; Visa, MasterCard or Discover. All credit card orders must total $25 or more. PRICE LIST One (1) 8.5 x 11 print page = 2 to 3 Braille pages. First-copy from hard-copy or FAX: = $2.00 per Braille page; additional copies thereafter, (per Braille page) = $.35. Materials sent via the Internet (first-copy) = $.50 per Braille page; additional copies thereafter () = $.35 per Braille page Materials already translated into braille with Duxbury or MegaDots: $.25 per braille page Binding (spiral-bound) = $1.00 per volume Binding (with Cover, spiral-bound) = $2.50 per volume LARGE PRINT From Hard-copy or FAX: First-copy = $2.00 per large print page; additional copies thereafter = $.35 per large print page. From the Internet: First-copy pages = $.75 per large print page; additional copies thereafter = $.35 per large print page. Binding costs will depend upon the size and scope of the individual project. Shipping arrangements to be made at time of order. Services for the Visually Impaired Attn: Judy Rasmussen 8720 Georgia Avenue, Suite 210 Silver Spring, MD 20910-4574 TEL (301) 589-0894 FAX (301) 589-7281 E-mail vvh@tidalwave.net, judyras@tidalwave.net SVI prefers materials on IBM disk or sent via e-mail in any of the following formats: Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, HTML, or ASCII text. The charge is $38 per hour for transcription and $0.25 per braille page. They use spiral bindings on computer-sized paper or Thermoform. Braille is embossed on both sides of the page with an interpoint printer. They handle everything but math and music. Rush orders are accepted for an extra charge. Turnaround time is approximately 1-2 weeks. TechAdapt Attn: Sharon von See 3426 Bridlewood Court Bellingham, WA 98226 TEL (360) 756-1296 eFax: (772)679-6358 Email: svonsee@techadapt.com Website: www.techadapt.com We are a braille transcription/file conversion service that caters to individuals, schools, government agencies, corporations, and print publishers. Materials may be submitted in print or on disk, using any format. Paper size is 11" x 11.5", though other requests considered. Fee depends on file format, braille format, and whether material needs to be scanned. High speed scanning and OCR of print is also a service offered. There is a charge for covers and binders. TechAdapt handles literary braille, foreign languages, and computer-related materials. Rush available at extra cost. TFB Publications 238 75th Street North Bergen NJ 07047 TEL (201) 662-0956 TFB Publications has a variety of services, including braille transcription, large-print reproduction, and tape duplication. Materials can be received in print, over a modem, or on disk. The cost for brailling is $.15 per braille page for ten copies or more, and $.25 per braille page for less than ten copies. If the document could be made available to others, then the lower rate may apply regardless of quantity. Binding is $.25 per volume. Braille is produced on a single side of either letter-sized paper or computer-sized paper. They do not handle Nemeth or music, but they can do some computer-related materials. Turnaround time is less than a week for a short document (less than 30 print pages). Thomas, Catherine Braille Production Specialist 7501 Ridge Boulevard Apt 2A Brooklyn NY 11209 TEL (718) 745-4343 Email: braille@panix.com Information can be submitted for brailling via email, on cassette, computer disk, or in clean-copy print. Paper sizes range from index cards to 1" by 11.5" paper. We can also prepare material in grade two braille for electronic use on a braille display. We do not transcribe music, scientific notation, or math. Braille pages are interpoint unless single-sided is preferred. The price is $1.00 per braille page. Very elaborate formatting may be subject to an additional transcription charge. For multiple copies, the price drops to $.25 per page. Spiral binding and covers are optional at a cost of $1.00 to $3.00 per volume, depending on size. Turn-around time is two days to several weeks, depending on the size of the job and prior bookings. Priority service is available for an additional charge. Vision Community Services a division of the Massachusetts Association for the Blind Attn: Braille Program 23A Elm Street Watertown, MA 02472 TEL (617) 926-4232 TOLL-FREE (800) 852-3029 (in MA only) FAX (617) 926-1412 TTY (617) 926-0290 E-mail braille@mablind.org The VCS Braille Program provides custom transcription of small documents and a limited number of books with the aid of trained volunteers. Braille is produced on site using PCs and an interpoint braille embosser. Volunteer transcribers produce braille on computers and braillewriters. Materials may be submitted for transcription by mail, fax, disk, or email. Braille is embossed on either 11" x 11.5" or 8.5" x 11" paper. Transcriptions over 20 braille pages will be bound. Standard turnaround time for documents under 25 print pages is one business week. Cost is computed by variables (ex. time, production method, material costs). Estimates on cost and turnaround time are given upon receipt of material, though rough estimates may be given beforehand. Volunteer Braille and Large Print Services Attn: Jean Zolik 4139 Regent Avenue North Robbinsdale MN 55422 TEL (763) 971-5231 FAX (763) 971-2570 Email: vbsbrl@aol.com This organization charges $.10 per braille page for residents of Minnesota ($10.00 minimum) and $.15 for people out of state ($10.00 minimum). School texts as arranged. Binding is an additional $3.50 per volume. They handle some Nemeth and music, but no computer-related materials. Most of their requests are for textbooks and literary braille. They suggest that you call first for an estimate on turnaround time, and the availability of transcribers. Large print services available. Call or write for a fee schedule. Membership in VERY BUMPY STORIES Library (print/braille and bound volumes) open to all individuals. Volunteers Who Produce Books LOC NLS/BPH Washington DC 20542 TEL (202) 707-9275, 800-424-8567 The Library of Congress has compiled a directory, available in large print and braille formats, which gives the names of volunteer groups and individuals who transcribe and record books and other reading materials for blind readers. The listing is alphabetical by state. Send for your free copy from LOC. 33