There are still volunteer groups in most states that teach and produce Braille. If you would like information about how to contact the groups in your state, please write or call. The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped of the Library of Congress offers a correspondence course in Braille transcription. This transcribing course takes from eight months to a year to complete. Once it is completed, certification as a Braillist is issued by the National Library Service.
Federal law permits materials used by transcribers to be mailed without charge.
Therefore, there will be no expense to you for materials or for postage. The deaf-blind are a segment of the population which has specialized needs, but which receives very little attention from service providers. If you encounter deaf-blind people who need assistance, please encourage them to contact us. Several valuable scholarships are offered each year by the American Action Fund to blind individuals pursuing higher education. All of the high schools, colleges, and universities in your area should have copies of these scholarship applications.