MEMBERSHIP

The National Braille Association is a member-based organization. Since our founding in 1945, individuals have maintained memberships to the organization giving them access to exclusive benefits, voting rights on board positions, and more. NBA members celebrate a family-like relationship with other professionals in our industry by belonging to one of the few professional associations dedicated to our mission.

NBA Members

Who Is An NBA Member?

Our members are braille transcribers, teachers of the visually impaired, accessible media producers, and others dedicated to the production of high quality braille materials. Some may work as volunteers, some own transcription businesses, and others work in schools. Among our ranks there are individuals who oversee braille transcription programs in prisons, and those who train other transcribers. Regardless of their exact role, all NBA members are dedicated to ensuring that braille readers receive consistent, high quality materials.

The National Braille Association is headquartered in the United States, but we have members in other countries and around the globe.

If you are involved in any capacity with braille transcription, you're one of us! Join today and become part of our community of transcribers.

Benefits

As a member of the National Braille Association, you'll get access to a range of benefits intended to help you as a transcriber.

Publication Discounts

Get discounts on NBA training materials available both in print and ebook

Ask An Expert

Post questions to our technical forum and get help with your transcription questions

Webinars

Stream the entire archive of training videos recorded from hundreds of webinars in every skills area

Bulletin

Receive our quarterly published peer reviewed publication with technical articles in each skills area

Conference Discounts

Attend our annual Professional Development Conference at a discounted rate

Resources

Find networking lists, ACSII Keyboard, Tactile Graphic planning documents, and more!

Membership Types

All memberships have access to the same benefits, but there are a few options available to tailor your membership experience to your needs.

Our Bulletin is available in multiple formats: Braille, Print, and Digital. All memberships have access to the Bulletin digitally in the member section of our website. If you'd like a hardcopy print edition mailed, there is an additional $10 fee. If you would like hardcopy braille mailed to you, this option is avilable to those who need it at no additional cost.

STUDENT

$ 30 / year
  • Annual renewal
  • Digital access
  • *Requires qualification

REGULAR

$ 50 / year
  • Annual renewal
  • Digital Access
  • *Most popular option

Life

$ 750 / once
  • No renewals
  • Digital Access
  • Have access for life with no renewals
  • *Longevity discount available