Join us this month for these three free webinars!
These webinars are entirely free to anyone and don’t require registration. As long as you have an internet connection, you can click the join link below each description a few minutes before start time, and you’re in! These are intended to run short, so the content portion is typically around 15 minutes long, and then there’s a few minutes for any questions. We want you to be able to learn some new tricks without having to take a lot of time out of your busy day!
We hope you’ll be able to join us live, but if you can’t, remember that we record all our webinars. Those recordings are available in the Learning Management System (LMS) for current NBA members; you can also find the webinar archive on our website. To watch a recording, just sign in to the LMS with your credentials, navigate to the skills area that interests you, select your course, and get started! If you’re not a member and want access to our training videos, check out this page to learn more about membership.
Our live webinars and archived recordings have Closed Captioning available for those who would like it. Google Meet provides this for our live webinars and the LMS offers this service for our archived recordings. To turn on Closed Captioning, use the button in the toolbar with a “CC” in the square.
Nemeth Code for Math and Science
Step By Step
Presenter: Mike Gunner, Chair, Nemeth Code for Math and Science Committee
Date: Wednesday, October 14 at 1:00p ET
Description: This webinar will show the steps it takes to transcribe one complex displayed linked expression that requires a number of NC rules. It will apply the Five-Step rule for transcribing modified expressions as well as the proper division within mathematical units. It will also show code switching with comments and demonstrate how to maintain proper alignment in multi-line displayed expressions.
Skill Level: Advanced
World Languages Braille
Foreign Meets UEB
Presenter: Cindi Laurent, Member, World Languages Braille Committee
Date: Tuesday, October 27 at 3:00p ET
Description: How to render foreign language text accurately and readable when the target code is UEB.
Skill Level: Beginner
Braille Formats/Textbook
Poetry & Song Lyrics
Presenter: Kimberly Martin, Member, Braille Formats/Textbook Committee
Date: Friday, October 30 at 11:00a ET
Description: Join in as we explore Braille Formats Section 13 and the foundations of poetry formatting in braille. This webinar will cover poetry presented within narrative text, poetry arranged in stanza and verse form, and the proper separation of stanzas. Participants will learn how to identify and apply formatting rules that preserve the structure and meaning of the original text while ensuring readability for braille users. Whether you’re new to braille formatting or looking to strengthen your skills, this session will provide practical guidance and real-world examples to build your confidence.
Skill Level: Intermediate