****Attention Blindness Professionals and all interested****
in shaping the future of Braille literacy
The National Blindness Professional Certification Board (NBPCB) is pleased to offer the
NATIONAL CERTIFICATION IN LITERARY BRAILLE (NCLB)
What and Who:
As of March 2007, the National Literary Braille Competency Test (NLBCT) formerly administered by the National Library Service (NLS), is solely administered by the National Blindness Professional Certification Board (NBPCB). The resulting benefit of this conversion is that candidates who successfully pass all four sections of the test, are eligible to receive the National Certification in Literary Braille (NCLB). This is a professional credential, which entitles certificants the right to present their certification to employers, and to bear the NCLB title.
The NCLB exam is not designed as a transcriber's exam. Rather, it is a valid test of a person’s ability to competently read, write, and understand contracted, literary Braille, and is being targeted to all individuals who teach Braille professionally, and/or those seeking to be credentialed in this area.
When and Where:
The next scheduled test for 2008 will be held in Dallas, Texas on Monday, June 30, and Tuesday, July 1, from 1:00—5:00 on both days. Note that sections one and two will be offered on Monday, and sections three and four will be offered on Tuesday. Thus, candidates must be available to sit for the test on both afternoons.
Subsequent NCLB examinations will be convened whenever the following are present: 1( Ten or more candidates are gathered, 2) An appropriate testing venue can be procured, and 3) At least two NBPCB administrative staff are present.
The combined application and testing fee is $250.
The application deadline for testing in Dallas is June 13.
Test seating is limited, so apply now to ensure your slot!
To apply online go to:
http://www.nbpcb.org/nclb/application/
or to download the NCLB Candidate Guidelines please visit:
For additional information please visit the NBPCB website at: www.nbpcb.org
or contact Louise Walch, NBPCB Coordinator, at: braille@nbpcb.org.