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Charlene Young

Meet Charlene

Giving Back – Charlene Young's Story
For Charlene Young giving back is more than just a passion, it has given her life more meaning.
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Becoming an Independent Author

If you want to self-publish your writing, here's a how-to from writing to publishing and marketing. Also check out our list of writer's grants and discover how two writers with sight loss published their stories.
Veronika and her guide dog

Meet Veronika

Group facilitators like Veronika change lives!
"It helped me make sense and find a purpose for my pain by knowing I was able to help others going through the same experience”
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Reading Contracted Braille

Learn to read contracted braille.
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UEB Technical

UEB Technical is intended for those who hold certification in UEB .
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Travis's Battle

At two years old, an E.coli infection almost took Travis's life and stole his sight.
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Reading Uncontracted Braille

Learn to read uncontracted braille.
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Reading and Writing Uncontracted Braille

Learn to read and write uncontracted braille.
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Unified English Braille (UEB) Transcription Course

This intensive course leads to certification in UEB, qualifying you to transcribe English print materials into contracted braille.
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Music Braille Course

Learn to transcribe music into braille.