BRAILLE
PRODUCTION
Contact us for current production rates.
We Produce High-Quality Braille Transcriptions
Braille Prodution FAQ
What does the braille production process entail?
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Your print document is received by Bach to Braille.
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We work with you to determine an acceptable timeline of completion.
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Your braille document goes into production.
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Your project is checked for quality control.
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Your document is packaged and sent to you via UPS with a tracking number.
What kinds of files do you accept?
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Acceptable formats include MS Word®, Text documents (.rtf or .txt), PDF, Excel, PowerPoint and/or hard copies.
What kind of embossers will my document be produced on?
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For documents under 160 braille pages, we use our Enabling Technologies Juliet Pro 60 embosser, which produces high-quality double-sided interpoint or single-sided Braille.
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Projects that require high volume output are embossed using our Thiel Impacto 600. This machine can emboss at a rate of 600 pages per hour, producing high-quality interpoint braille in both six and eight dot Braille with line spacings of 0.1, 0.2, or 0.3 inches.
What kind of paper do you use?
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Bach to Braille uses 100# industrial-strength paper that measures 8 ½ x 11 inches. This paper is both acid and dust free to ensure high definition dots. Pre-punched using both the 3-hole and 19-hole format, this paper is recognized and used worldwide by government agencies, educators and transcribers.
Will you include a printed cover page?
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Yes. Before we hand bind each braille volume, a printed title page of the braille document is placed on top so that your sighted teacher will know exactly what they are handing their visually-impaired student. We then bind the document using sturdy plastic comb bindings of various sizes depending on the amount of braille pages involved.
Can I get plastic poly covers on my braille volumes?
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Yes. For braille volumes of 75 pages or more, we include a heavy-duty plastic cover for both the front and back of the volume to ensure long-lasting usability for your student.