I just turned in Lesson 4 of my free correspondence course as part of the Literary Braille Transcribing Certificate Program through the National Federation of the Blind. I’m sighted, but I have always been curious about braille and how English translates into a limited combination of 6 dots. There are 20 total lessons plus a final project, and I think I’m progressing at a steady rate. My instructor is super helpful in answering my questions too!
I think correspondence courses are a good blend of learning on your own at your own pace, but at the same time, having the feedback of a dedicated instructor. It’s actually made me curious into looking for more correspondence courses in the future, so we’ll see. However, with work and taking care of my daughter, MoonGirl, I can only focus on one class at a time.
Onwards to Lesson 5! My brain is starting to hurt with all the memorization.