Braille Transcription Service
Who are we?
We are a small, friendly company who specialise in the supply of goods and services to people with a disability, their employers, schools, colleges and a range of other organisations.
Through our Braille Transcription Service we are committed to enhancing the knowledge and independence of our clients through the provision of a variety of accessible materials.
History
Our staff have many years' experience in Braille transcription for schools and colleges and knowledge of a wide range of specialist codes for production in foreign languages and mathematical and scientific formats. Documents are sensitively adapted to the needs of visually-impaired people and are carefully proof-read at every stage of production. We can guarantee a speedy and reliable response to a wide range of needs. Additionally, our membership of the UK Association of Braille Producers keeps us up to date with the latest developments in the field
The Law
Under Part III of the Disability Discrimination Act, shops, businesses and organisations which deal with the public are now under a duty to make reasonable adjustments for disabled people; our role is to help service providers bring policies into line with legislation, particularly with regard to making literature accessible to the visually-impaired in formats which they are able to access. Businesses are already attesting to the improved profitability and image they have gained through this provision.
What you get
We are able to provide fast and accurate transcription for a wide range of customers, large and small. We can offer 'one off' services for specific items such as a letter, or regular services to Local Authorities, businesses, restaurants, etc.
Transcriptions in Braille are produced on high quality paper by the most advanced and reliable British computer Braille software.
The translated Braille can be presented in a number of formats including A4 cut sheets, A4 booklets and standard Braille paper sizes and can be single or double sided depending on individual preferences. The finished Braille document can be bound if required.
Moon
We can also transcribe documents into Moon, either produced on an embosser as 'dotty Moon' on A4 cut sheets or standard Braille paper sizes, or onto A4 or A3 swell paper. Again, the document can be bound if required.
We can provide tactile diagrams in both A4 or A3 format swell paper. The original diagram can be supplied by the customer, or if preferred, we offer a service of producing the diagram from a textbook, map or drawing.
What you need to do
The quickest and most efficient service is achieved by the supply of material sent either on computer disk or by e-mail, eliminating the need for further typing or formatting and enabling the direct transfer of documents to your clients if desired. We are able to respond within 24 hours to basic requests and guarantee most other work to be completed within a maximum of five days, unless the format is complex or the quantity great.
The cost of the Braille transcription will vary significantly according to the size and nature of the document required and the complexity of the task, for example if tables or figures are involved, or graphical material requiring adaptation to a written form. Below are some examples of the likely costs of typical production, but we welcome your enquiries for a fast and competitive quote.
