Child Development Program
August is Child Development Month at Braille!
Braille Institute’s Child Development Program is committed to letting kids (ages 0-6) be kids and helping them grow up to reach their full potential, regardless of their visual impairment. We believe parents are their child’s most valuable teacher and advocate. Our goal is to assist parents in locating resources and support to maximize their child’s growth and development.
We help families see beyond sight loss and focus on the bright future ahead.
Call us to learn more 1-800-BRAILLE (272-4553), Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PT.
Our Child Development Consultants:
- Make home visits
- Attend medical visits
- Connect you with resources in your community
- Consult with community infant and preschool programs
- Explore social experiences with your child outside of the home
Read our brochure about the Child Development Program
We also host a variety of opportunities for parents and caregivers to get together with educators, medical experts, and each other.
Tori Schladen
AUGUST 3, 2021 (4-5pm PT) Partners for Pediatric Vision will present on low vision and resources for children with low vision. Speakers: Tori Schladen, Dr. Diane Christian, and Keith Christian. REGISTER HERE
Dr. Diane Christian
Keith Christian
AUGUST 10, 2021 (4-5pm PT) Orientation and Mobility for young students. BIA O&M REGISTER HERE
Bill Takeshita
AUGUST 10, 2021 Retinal Detachment in Young Children: Dr. Bill Takeshita 7-8 p.m. Dial-in information to join below:
+1 323-433-2244 United States, Los Angeles (Toll) (844) 644-7492 United States (Toll-free) Conference ID: 570 466 849#
AUGUST 17, 2021 Yanci Munoz, Reader Advisor & Kids Activities Team Member, Library Services. An overview of Library Services and how to access books and materials from the Library. REGISTER HERE.
AUGUST 18, 2021 TASK, Team of Advocates for Special Kids, will provide a training on school assessments in both English and Spanish. (Proceso de Evaluación Presentado por TASK)
- REGISTER HERE English TASK
- REGISTER HERE registro TASK en español
Joseph Burton
AUGUST 24, 2021 (4-5pm PT) Joseph Burton, President of Hearts for Sight, a non-profit organization with the mission to break down barriers to health and fitness that restrict the blind and visually impaired, so that they may pursue physical, mental, and emotional wellness. REGISTER HERE.
AUGUST 31, 2021 Madeliene Hernandez, Youth Services Program, Youth Services Los Angeles. REGISTER HERE.
AUGUST 18, 2021 Beach Day Parent Group: Virtual Beach day for the students, with water pails and kinetic sand.
Connect with other families and caregivers to socialize and broaden your support network with our list.
We are currently broadcasting the Dr. Bill Takeshita Telephone Education Series for families of young children with visual impairment and their early intervention/education team.
Any child who is visually impaired living in the United States or Canada is eligible to receive books from the Special Collection. VI teachers or educators may also subscribe to our Special Collection through our program: Partners in Literacy.
Visit Special Collection for more information and to subscribe.
Contact Us and/or Refer a Child
A parent/caregiver can refer a child/family to Braille Institute Child Development Services by calling (323) 906-3112, or by entering their information below:
Charlize has taught me how to see life colorfully as she is such a powerhouse; though she cannot see the world, I am confident she will someday teach the world how to see her rainbow.
Tiffany H.
Mother of
Charlize (3 years old)
