The National Braille Association, Inc. is a US organization aiming to provide continuing education to those who prepare braille, and to provide braille materials to persons who are visually impaired. It is a member of BANA.
The Nation Braille Association is a volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to providing transciptionist training, production and distribution of Braille materials, including religious and secular music. Materials are available for a small fee to individuals. They also maintain a braille book bank.
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