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Same Versus Different
Comparing things is a great way to learn how they are the same and how they are different. We can compare size, shape, texture, smell, taste, or any physical feature that can be put into words.
Accessible Measuring Tools
Measurement is the process of finding a unit (often a number) that tells something about an object or event. We can measure distance, size, weight, volume, temperature, and much more and there are lots of fun accessible tools to help us!
Jokes About MATH?!
Who doesn't love a good joke?
Make Your Own Balance Scale
Balance scales are easy to make and easy to use. Make your own to compare the weight of small items around the house. Are four quarters heavier or lighter than four nickels? Are six gumballs heavier or lighter than six peanuts?
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Careers at National Braille Press
About the position: National Braille Press is seeking a reliable and energetic individual to work in the finishing department of a small, well-established braille publishing company in Boston, Massachusetts. Responsibilities include the collation, binding, and packaging of customized braille material, text reading and other minor administrative tasks. Basic knowledge of PC and Microsoft Word/Excel required. This is a full-time position in a demanding and fast-paced production environment.
A Tour of National Braille Press
Producing braille begins with transcription. Transcriptionists use special software, such as Duxbury, to transcribe written/print words into braille code. Most books arrive at NBP in hard copy and are scanned into a digital file, although some do arrive digitally. Braille code looks similar to HTML and other computer coding, using different sequences for complex formatting of braille letters, words, paragraphs, and pages. Transcriptionists need to look at all the pages, fix contractions, number the pages, and format the words center, bold, italic, etc before the braille copy is reviewed by a proofreader.
Our Staff
One fourth of our staff has a disability, predominantly blindness, filling positions at all levels. A fundamental belief at NBP is that blind people can, want to, and should work for companies that value talent and hard work above all.Our transcribers and proofreaders ensure the highest quality braille materials. All of our transcribers are certified by the Library of Congress and have competencies in one or more of the following codes: literary, Nemeth, computer, and music braille. Our proofreaders are braille readers, also certified by the Library of Congress, and collectively bring over 80 years of experience to the job.
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You can make a difference in the lives of blind people by getting involved with National Braille Press.
The Power of Braille
Reading in the Digital Age
Contact Us
We'd love to hear from you! If you have questions or comments, please feel free to send them to us now. We'll make sure your message is delivered to the most appropriate team member and get back to you as soon as we can. Mailing Address:National Braille Press88 St. Stephen StreetBoston, MA 02115USA Telephone:Main Number: 617-266-6160Toll Free: 888-965-8965Bookstore: 800-548-7323 ext. 520 (toll free US only) Fax: 617-437-0456Email: contact@nbp.org
Who We Are
NBP empowers the blind and visually impaired with programs, materials, and technology supporting braille literacy and learning through touch.
Principles of Economics: 2002-2003 Updated Edition
Karl E. Case & Ray C. Fair
ISBN: 0130464732
34 volumes
4559 braille pages,
350 graphic pages,
Sixth Edition
Prentice Hall
2003
Braille type: Nemeth, contracted, interpoint
Everyday Mathematics Journal I
The University of Chicago School Mathematics Project
ISBN: 1877817279
3 volumes
164 braille pages,
62 graphic pages,
Braille type: Nemeth, contracted, interpoint