United States
Keyword
Braille Transcriber
Braille Hand Transcriber
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The tasks a Braille Transcriber, Hand is expected to perform include:
Transcribing reading matter into braille for use by the blind, using hand stylus
Reading copy and manipulating hand stylus to emboss special paper with various combinations of dots that characterize braille alphabet, using braille code form
Skilled in transcribing the reading matter into braille
Knowledge of the reading problems faced by blind children
Ability to prepare special paper with braille codes
In-depth knowledge of the braille codes
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Hardworking
Observant
Detail-oriented
Manual dexterity
Focused
It is a desk job
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is not a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available
Work from home option is not available
Working hours
Schools usually work for 5/6 days a week and 6/7 hours everyday. This may vary from school to school
Shift system maybe available
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs
No
This job is not considered hazardous or dangerous
One may develop occupational hazards such as stress on eyes, mental and physical strain, joint pains, etc. if not taken care of
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Market Trend of Education, Training & Research in India
According to IBEF, India is an important educational centre in the global education industry. India has more than 1.4 million schools and more than 35,000 higher education institutes. India has one of the largest higher education systems in the world and there is still a lot of potential for further development in the education system. India's online education market size is expected to touch US$ 40 billion by 2017. The RNCOS report titled, Booming Distance Education Market Outlook 2018 expects the distance education market in India to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 34 per cent during 2013-14 to 2017-18.
The Government of India has made education of children with disabilities as an integral part of the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA). Children with disabilities are identified and enrolled in general schools to study along with non-disabled children. While general teachers are oriented to the educational needs of these children too, special teachers are appointed at the block levels to work with general classroom teachers and children with disabilities to ensure quality in services. These special teachers should have skills in teaching academic subjects and also in adapting curricular instruction for children with disabilities. In Tamil Nadu alone, more than 70,000 children with disabilities have been admitted into general schools and there is a great demand for special teachers to work at the block levels in every district. Therefore, a career as a Braille Transcriber, Hand has a bright future in India and opportunities are only going to rise in the coming years.
Government private schools/institutes
Companies of braille transcribing
Cities and towns across India
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