Ladgov Corporation · 3 months ago
Braille and Tactile Graphic Specialist
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelLadgov Corporation is seeking a Braille and Tactile Graphic Specialist. The role involves transcribing various documents into Unified English Braille, producing tactile graphics, and ensuring the accuracy of braille documents before delivery.
ConsultingGovernmentOffice AdministrationProject Management
Responsibilities
Transcribing NLS-provided text, including Spanish, into Unified English Braille (UEB) documents. This involves adhering to NLS Specification 801, BANA code requirements, and NLS Information Guide instructions
Creating and emailing .brf braille files to the Library Contracting Officer Representative
Ensuring 100% accuracy of all braille documents before delivery
Embossing hard copy braille documents on 11.5 x 11.25-inch braille paper using interpoint. This includes bursting, collating, and binding (staple for 10 pages or less, comb for 11+ pages, spiral for larger documents, and multiple equal volumes for very large documents)
Producing front and back pages in both print and braille, incorporating NLS-provided PDF text and indicating the final number of braille volumes
Mailing completed documents via Free Matter, or commercial carrier (cost covered by NLS if ordered), to designated locations including NLS warehouses or conference sites
Providing a minimum of 15 embossed copies of Information Guides, with potential for additional copies
Producing tactile graphics, with large surface area graphics requiring 2-to-4-page foldouts. Additional embossed/bound copies of .brf files may be requested
Qualification
Required
Unified English Braille (UEB) Certification: The candidate shall have proficiency and, ideally, certification in UEB, including the ability to transcribe complex text and foreign language materials (e.g., Spanish)
The candidate shall have at least one primary embosser and at least one backup embosser
The candidate shall be able to transcribe electronic and hard copy documents into braille, as well as emboss, burst, and collate a specified number of copies with bindings
Braille Translation Software Proficiency: The candidate shall be Expert-level skill in using industry-standard braille translation software capable of outputting .brf files
Graphic Design Software Proficiency: The candidate shall have the Ability to work with software suitable for preparing and simplifying images for tactile representation, adhering to tactile graphic design principles
Company
Ladgov Corporation
Ladgov Corporation delivers professional and staffing services to federal agencies, including military religious and administrative support.
Founded in 2021
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase