Braille Printing Services
Custom Braille Printing, Transcription & Embossing for Businesses
Whether you need a one-time Braille printing and transcription, or regular monthly customer communications, Braille Works is here to serve you. Our Braille transcription process meets or exceeds the standards set forth by the Braille Authority of North America (BANA) and Unified English Braille (UEB). Plus, with over 30 high-speed braille embossers and 25 high-volume printers, we can provide fast and accurate transcriptions of your documents.
We produce a wide variety of Braille documents
- Statements
- Invoices
- Healthcare Documents
- Restaurant Menus
- Contracts
- Legal Documents
- Notices and Disclosures
- Fliers and Brochures
- User Guides
- Agendas
Why you can trust Braille Works for all your accessible document needs
- Accuracy and security. Every time.
- In-house ADA Compliance Specialists ensure all federal laws are observed
- We have 30 years of experience providing accessible, high-quality documents
- All of our services are performed in-house from start to finish
- Strict adherence to the industry’s highest security standards and quality control procedures
Our Braille transcription process
We perform all of our Braille transcription, printing, and embossing on location at Braille Works’ facilities. This allows us to guarantee your document’s security and ensure all of our final products meet our high standards of quality and accuracy. For questions regarding our process, including turnaround time and quality assurance, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions.
- We review your document
- Our in-house professionals transcribe your document to Braille Ready Format (.brf)
- We perform a Quality Assurance check to ensure your document is accurate
- The document is then embossed in-house on one of our high-speed braille embossers
- We package and ship your Braille document to you or your client
Braille printing FAQ
What document formats can you accept for Braille printing?
When submitting your files for Braille printing, the best file types include MS Word®, Text documents (.rtf or .txt), PDF, Excel, and PowerPoint. Files submitted electronically in MS Word® or Text format are less labor intensive and, therefore, less expensive to transcribe.
How long does it take to create Braille documents?
No two jobs are alike and depend on the file type and complexity. For small or repetitive documents, we typically deliver within 3 business days. For larger, custom documents, timelines can extend up to 20 business days. We will work with you to develop an acceptable timeline. Learn more about Braille printing turnaround times.
How much does Braille transcription cost?
Braille transcription fees vary depending on the complexity of the project and the binding option you choose. Documents that include tables, charts, or graphs are considered to be more complex while regular text documents are much simpler. We seek to keep the cost of Braille transcription services economical for your business because we appreciate how valuable braille is to its readers.
What languages are available?
Braille Works transcribes materials in Latin-based languages, including English and Spanish.
What kind of paper is used for Braille printing?
We use 8 ½ x 11 inch 65 lb. white cover stock paper. This “holds” the dots and makes the braille last longer and much easier to read. When requested, your Braille document can include protective plastic covers.
Binding options for Braille Documents
Accessible Document Remediation Services
We also provide a service for converting documents to a “screen reader-friendly” format. This process provides customers with blindness or low vision an accessible PDF document that they can read independently on their computer.