About Braille Institute of America

Braille Institute is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to eliminate barriers to a fulfilling life caused by blindness and severe sight loss. The Institute provides an environment of hope and encouragement for people who are blind and visually impaired through integrated educational, social and recreational programs and services.

We provide assistance at our five regional centers in Southern California and through more than 350 Community Outreach locations.

Each year we provide services to more than 75,000 people. The Institute is operated and funded almost entirely through private individual and foundation sources. Generous donors and dedicated efforts by more than 4,000 volunteers enable staff to provide training, programs and services without charge.

History—From a fledgling braille press to a full-service organization; read more about our 90-year history.

Leadership—Our Board of Directors, Senior Staff and Staff Directory.

Financial Accountability—How our funds are distributed: Light, our annual report; audited statements; IRS Form 990.

Press Room—Press releases on our work in the community.

Employment Opportunities—Job listings at Braille Institute.

Contact Us—Questions about our services? Use this form.

Join Our Mailing List—Let us keep you up to date on what we’re doing.

Calendar of Events—What’s going on and when at all our centers.

Policies—Examine our policies of individual and donor privacy and nondiscrimination.