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NCLB Certification
The National Blindness Professional Certification Board (NBPCB) has established rigorous standards for certifying competent professionals who wish to demonstrate their knowledge and proficiency in reading and writing the literary Braille code. Successful applicants who earn the designation, National Certification in Literary Braille (NCLB), associated with the National Literary Braille Competency Test (NLBCT) are entitled to all rights and responsibilities therein as long as he or she maintains active certification status and upholds the NBPCB Code of Professional Ethics.
The National Literary Braille Competency Test (NLBCT) is used to measure the level of a person’s ability to read and write contracted literary braille. Although the test can be taken by anyone, it is intended primarily for teachers of braille and future teachers of braille.
Test Locations and Dates
Click here for NCLB test locations and dates, or check the Announcements page to see the dates and locations for all NBPCB events.
The test is guaranteed to be held at a minimum of two (2) locations annually. In addition, the test will be convened by arrangement when all of the following are present:
- An appropriate number of applicants will be present to take the exam
- At least two (2) NBPCB appointed test administrative staff are available
- An acceptable test site can be procured