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Application Process

All individuals wishing to demonstrate their proficiency in the literary braille code may submit an application to the National Blindness Professional Certification Board. No application will be processed until the NBPCB has received the full application fee.

 

Application

Candidates may apply online by filling out the Online Application or by contacting the NBPCB office at (318) 257-4554 for a paper application. Allow up to three weeks for the online applications, and up to six weeks for the paper applications to be processed.

 

Upcoming NCLB Tests

October 30, 2010
Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired
Richmond, Virginia
Cost: $250.00
Deadline: October 15, 2010
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Registration

After your application has been processed, you will be contacted by the NBPCB to confirm your testing date, time, location, and any other relevant information related to taking the exam.

 

Accommodations

Any candidate who has a disability that prevents them from taking the test under standard testing conditions, may request reasonable modifications. This is possible if the candidate submits proper documentation well ahead of time. All documentation and specific requests must be received by the NBPCB office at least 30 business days prior to the testing date.

 

Please be aware that the NBPCB makes its best effort to provide as many accessibility options as possible; however, the test format is currently limited to print (18-pt) and braille.

 

The use of the following items have been pre-approved for blind or visually impaired candidates, and does not require additional documentation:

 

  • Hand-held magnifier
  • Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)
  • Felt-tip marker