San Diego Braille Institute Regional Sight Center

The San Diego Center provides free services to San Diego and Imperial County residents and is located in the heart of the University Town Center area. This beautiful center offers many classes for adults and young people, Library Services, Low Vision Rehabilitation consultations, a Vistas shop and more.

Latest News at the San Diego Regional Center

GETTING AROUND TOWN

When fading vision means that driving is no longer an option, there are still safe, effective ways to get around. Learn more about training, tools, events and resources that are helping people navigate their communities.

Here are some of the exciting upcoming events at our Center!

MTS (Metropolitan Transit System) Presentation — Wednesday, March 10 @ 10:00 a.m.
Braille Institute’s San Diego Regional Center will be visited by staff from MTS (Metropolitan Transit System) for a paratransit presentation, on-the-spot application processing and a simulation ride on one of their “new” buses.

“Terminals to Tarmac” Airport Tour for the Visually Impaired — Thursday, March 11 — 10:00 a.m. - Noon

Braille Institute’s San Diego Regional Center has arranged for a “Terminals to Tarmac” tour with the San Diego International Airport and Transportation Security Administration to highlight the needs of travelers with visual impairments and inform our students about the services available to them at the airport (and before they even arrive for travel).
(Three additional dates for this trip will be scheduled in the near future!)

Special Macular Degeneration Seminar — Friday, March 19 @ 10:00
Braille Institute’s San Diego Regional Center has scheduled trip planning and travel to hear Dr. Anne Hanneken (ophthalmologist with Scripps) speak on Macular Degeneration.

International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference in San Diego — Thursday, March 25 and/or Friday, March 26
Trip planning is underway for students and staff from the San Diego Regional Center to attend the 25th Annual International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference. This internationally acclaimed conference features the latest and greatest technological advancements for those with visual impairments and other disabilities. Sure to be fun and informative!

All classes and seminars are open to the public.  Call (858) 452-1111 to find out more, or come in to the Center and join us today!