Books, Magazines, and Pamphlets
We produce a variety of our own publications, as well as
accessible large print and braille documents for other
companies. Examples include print/braille books for
children, an area code directory, self-help literature,
ATM user's manuals, magazines and calendars, airline
safety cards, computer manuals, braille tutorials, and much
more. While most documents are produced in magazine format
-- a folded piece with a staple-like stitch binding --
some are bound with a plastic cover and may even include color and print
pages or tactile graphics. Pricing is based upon
transcription, proofreading, and finishing services, as
well as on the number of copies and the difficulty to
produce.
Business Cards
Business cards can be embossed with braille, making your
contact information accessible to blind patrons. Because
braille takes up more space than print, not all of your
pertinent contact information may fit on a standard business
card. Typically, four braille lines fit on a card, which often
covers name, phone number, and email address. Customized
cards utilizing both sides of the card or panels of folded
cards offer more room for information and are also
available. We work with our or your local offset printer for
the print portion of the process. All cards are embossed onto
ganged layout (multi cards per printed sheet) then trimmed
down to size before shipping to you. Pricing generally
depends on quantity, setup, and printing requirements
prior to embossing.
Alphabet Cards
Print and braille alphabet cards are great marketing and
educational tools. These cards can include your company or
organization name and contact information. National Braille
Press and other organizations use them to introduce the
braille code to sighted readers who are interested in what
braille looks like and how it feels. Prices are generally
based upon setup, quantity, and printing prior to embossing.
Labels
Braille labels are created for various reasons: overlays
for keypads, signage, bookcover content, or anything else
that can utilize this quick and easy application for
braille content. Our braille labels are made by embossing
braille onto clear, self-adhesive plastic using a
Braillewriter, braille embosser, or press. These labels can
be made in just about any size up to 8.5" x 11". Pricing is
based upon transcription, proofreading, quantity, and size of
label.
The following information applies
only to books, magazines, and pamphlets.
No large print
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| Braille only throughout the entire document. |
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On cover only |
| Front cover to contain braille and large print while main part of
document will be braille only. This is suggested if a
sighted, non-braille reader will need to know what the
document is for distribution or filing purposes. |
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Included in braille volume |
| Braille and large print are easily produced together so
your document is accessible to both your braille and large
print readers without having to produce two separate
documents. |
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As a separate volume |
| Separate productions, in braille and large print, from the
same document are also available. |
Standard stitch binding |
| Folded spine with metal stitch; magazine-style. For high
volume projects, this is the least expensive way to have
your document bound. |
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Plastic binding |
| Black, plastic, GBC comb binding (pages are square-hole punched for binding).
Pricing is similar to wire binding. |
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Wire binding |
| Black, twin-loop (not spiral), wire binding (pages are round-hole
punched for binding). Pricing is similar to plastic
binding. |
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Shipping is not included in price estimates.
Free Matter for the Blind
Free matter for the blind and physically handicapped persons
is a service USPS provides for specific mailings, usually
directly to the end user. We can tell you if your documents
can be shipped this way or you may visit the following USPS
website address displaying an Adobe version of shipping
requirements:
pe.usps.gov/cpim/ftp/manuals/dmm/E040.pdf
