Remembering Dr. Bill Takeshita—A Guiding Light
Dr. Bill Takeshita, OD, FAAO, FCOVF passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023. He was a low vision optometrist, a
National Poetry Month
National Poetry Month, a celebration of poetry which takes place each April, was introduced in 1996 and is organized by
Jazz Appreciation Month
Jazz Appreciation Month is a music festival held every April in the United States, in honor of jazz as an
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Celebrate “Low Vision Awareness Month” With Braille Institute In February
February is "Low Vision Awareness Month" and Braille Institute is offering free online seminars with eye doctors discussing important topics - macular degeneration, nutrition and eye health, and clinical trials for low vision retinal diseases.
Braille Institute Celebrates 4th Annual “Assistive Technology Month” In January
Experts discuss the latest in assistive technology to increase independence and improve daily activities for those who are blind or
Assistive Technology with Sam Seavey and Mike May
January is Assistive Technology Month here at Braille Institute. So, to kick off this year’s campaign, we interviewed two leading
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Braille Institute Of America Names James P. Kales As Chief Executive Officer
Braille Institute announced today that the Organization’s Board of Directors has named James P. Kales as Chief Executive Officer. He will assume day-to-day leadership of the organization as CEO on December 12, 2022. Kales, a leader in the non-profit sector, brings more than 25 years of experience working for organizations such as United Way and Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Braille Institute Establishes Partnership With CSULA to Provide Orientation & Mobility (O&M) Internships
LOS ANGELES -- September 14, 2022 -- Braille Institute has entered into an agreement with California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA) to provide graduate students in their O&M program the ability to obtain hands-on experience by working with blind and visually impaired individuals at one of Braille Institute’s seven centers through a formal internship training program.