Express Braille Order Guidelines

Please review the information provided below to assist you when placing your Express Braille orders.

• Express Braille costs are determined by the number of printed pages you submit for transcription at the rate of $9.90 per page.
• If you wish to receive your transcribed material embossed, shipping charges will be figured at checkout.
• Each item must be ordered individually.
• Ten (10) text pages can be submitted per order; please have all the pages saved within one document for uploading.
• Only one order per day per braille reader will be delivered within the Express Braille published lead times.
• Maps, music and advanced Biology tactiles must be quoted independently.
• Interline print/embossing (print is included with the braille) is not recommended for 3rd grade work and up. Interline cannot be done for math of any kind.
• Most common file types can uploaded to Express Braille, including but not limited to PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, JPG, PNG, GIF, etc. PDF files are preferred.
• Payment must be made with MasterCard or Visa at order placement.

For estimates of larger or unique work or general inquires, please contact the Braille shop at 800-332-7922 or expressbraille@iowa.gov.