KBTI provides the following services.

• Braille transcription performed by Library of Congress-certified Braille transcribers.
• Repair and service of manual and electric BrailleWriters by certified technicians.
• Hands-on instruction in the use of adaptive computer technologies.
• Professional development workshops and seminars for vision instructors and support staff throughout Kansas.
  
• Training and employment opportunities for persons wanting to become certified Braille transcribers or BrailleWriter repair technicians.

For information on workshops and instruction in adaptive technologies, please email us at info@kbti.org For information on our training programs, please see our Training Programs page.

We at the Kansas Braille Transcription Institute appreciate your business. On this page you will find information about the time and costs associated with our services and how to order services. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 am. and 5:00 pm. Please see the Contact page for more information.

Transcription: There are many ways in which we are able to translate your materials, some of which are accomplished more easily than others. For example, materials that require manual input will take longer than materials which are sent to us via email; materials that require scanning will take longer than materials sent to us on a floppy disk or CD. Most material which is sent via fax cannot be scanned and requires manual input.

If you have an embosser and would like us to translate, format and return your order by email, please note that we are producing all Braille in Windows versions of Braille translation software only; we are not presently able to produce Braille with Macintosh-compatible translators.

Also note that because of the difference in size between print and Braille, one page of text normally translates into several pages of Braille, usually 3 or more.

Completion Time: Because we strive to fill all orders promptly, it is necessary for us to have sufficient time in which to complete them. There is a minimum lead time of four business days per order. Some orders may require more time, depending on the size of the order and the media from which we are translating it. We will, however, be happy to review the materials and estimated time required with you by telephone, fax, or email prior to beginning the order. If you need to have your order returned to you by mail, additional time may be required, depending on order specifics and method of shipping.

All Braille contracts are handled by National Certified Transcribers in Literary, Textbook, Nemeth and Music formats.

Price list for services:
Please note that all per-page prices are calculated using the number of Braille pages and not the original text.

Price list updated on April 30, 2007. Prices are subject to change without notice.

• Archiving fee: $15.00
• Administrative fee: 10% of order total
• Binding and covers: $2.50 per volume
• BrailleWriter repair and maintenance: $25.00 per unit plus parts. Turnaround time for BrailleWriter repair is typically 3-5 business days; BrailleWriters are available on loan while customers' units are in the repair shop.
• Copies: $0.30 per page
• Document preparation: $0.35 per page; includes scanning and editing
• Graphics: $5.00 per full page, $2.50 per half page, $1.50 per one-third page
• Embossing: $0.30 per page
• Laminate: $0.50 per page
• Large print over Braille: $0.25 per page
• Literary Braille: $1.25 - $1.75 per page
• Music Braille: $3.50 - $6.00 per page
• Nemeth Code: $3.50 per page; maps, charts and graphs extra (see above)
• Proofreading: $0.25 - $1.00 per page
• Textbook Braille: $2.50 per page; maps, charts, and graphs extra (see above)
• Thermoforming: $0.40 cents per page

Shipping and Handling: The United States Postal Service allows the mailing of Braille materials and equipment free of charge. This "free matter for the blind" is shipped as first class mail. When using this service, KBTI does not add any charges for shipping and handling, and our customers may also use this service to ship their materials to us free of charge. Expedited shipping is also available for 15% of the total order cost.

Ordering: To order Braille transcription or Braillewriter repair services, please fill out our order forms.

Braille Transcription order form.
BrailleWriter repair order form.

We accept these order forms via online submission, in addition to standard mail, email, and fax. When faxing an order sheet, please include a cover sheet with your name, phone number, and address. We also accept orders placed via telephone, or in person. If you wish to set up an appointment to order services in person, please call ahead, as we do not generally take walk-ins.

Phone: (316) 265-9692
Fax: (316) 265-0184

Payment Information: We accept all major credit cards through our PayPal account, as well as personal checks and money orders. Please make out all checks or money orders to:

Kansas Braille Transcription Institute
250 S. Laura
Wichita, KS 67208

To pay for KBTI goods, services, or training program fees online, please click the Buy Now button and enter the amount; please also note .

Repair of manual BrailleWriter