Braille Institute
Coachella Valley Center

Classes & Workshops

Participate in classes & workshops through two convenient options:

  1. Online from your home using a phone, computer or tablet
  2. In-person at our center

All of our programs and services are free of charge.

  • Workshops – are open to the public and anyone can attend. They are one-day only sessions that are usually 1-2 hours on a specific topic with a live instructor and student participation. View our list of upcoming workshops and register online.
  • Classes – are held over multiple weeks during the semester period and attended weekly. You must be a “student” of Braille Institute to register for a class. To become a student you must complete a low vision assessment or be on-boarded by a Braille Institute specialist. View the class catalog button

Contact Information

74-245 Highway 111 #E101
Palm Desert, CA 92260

Monday-Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm

(760) 321-1111
cv@brailleinstitute.org

Regional Manager
Amy Sand

Upcoming In-Person Coachella Valley Center Workshops

List Calendar

Cuidando del Cuidador (Coachella Valley & Riverside Only)

Virtual

Todo Sobre el DOR

In-Person

Accesibilidad desde las funciones de iPhone/iPad

In-Person

Viviendo bien con Diabetes

In-Person

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Upcoming Virtual Workshops

List Calendar

Accessibility to iPhone And iPad Features

Virtual

Get the Most Out of the Braille Institute Website

Virtual

Mes de la Herencia Latina

Virtual

Understanding Vision Loss

Virtual

Intro to JAWS for Windows

Virtual

Let’s Edit Videos in iMovie

Virtual

Keyboard For VoiceOver On iPad

Virtual

Be My Eyes

Virtual

Mes de la Herencia Latina

Virtual

Cuidando del Cuidador (Coachella Valley & Riverside Only)

Virtual

Beyond BARD

Virtual

OKO: A New Street Crossing App for iOS Users

Virtual

All about the DOR

Virtual

Aging in Place

Virtual

Windows Accessibility Workshop

Virtual

VoiceOver On Mac OS

Virtual

What is HICAP and How Can It Help?

Virtual

Mes de la Herencia Latina

Virtual

Understanding Vision Loss

Virtual

Orientation and Mobility Basics

Virtual

Learn Instacart

Virtual

Library 101: A Few Clicks Away from Ordering Your Books!

Hybrid

Cómo mantenerse seguro en línea, parte 2

Virtual

Introduccion a Amazon Alexa

Hybrid

Caring for the Caregiver (Coachella Valley And Riverside Only)

Virtual

How to Use the Uber App

Virtual

Exploring Siri on iPhone And iPad

Virtual

Creación de una cuenta de correo electrónico

Virtual

Holiday Treats Workshop

Virtual

Understanding Vision Loss

Virtual

Intro to Seeing AI App

Virtual

Halloween Laughing Yoga!

Virtual

Introduction to Google Docs

Virtual

Learn Instacart

Virtual

Learn If the Department of Rehabilitation Can Help You

Virtual

Holiday Events in Southern California

Virtual

Understanding Food And Household Product Labels

Virtual

Living Well with Diabetes

Virtual

Intro to Cuban Music

Virtual

Time Management Hacks

Virtual

Blind People in Literature and Media

Virtual

What Is And How to Use ChatGPT

Virtual

Basic Lighting

Virtual

Chromebook Accessibility

Virtual

Understanding Vision Loss

Virtual

Blindshell Phone: A User’s Perspective

Virtual

Intro to JAWS

Virtual

You Are The Best Holiday Gift

Virtual

OrCam Device From a User’s Perspective

Virtual

Library 101: The Voice Behind the Books

Hybrid

Fusion Workshop

Virtual

Apps to Access Visual Information Around You

Virtual

Audiobooks for Beginners

Virtual

Accessibility to iPhone And iPad Features

Virtual

Intro to Seeing AI App

Virtual

Popcorn and a Movie: Roku and Disney Accessibility Features

Virtual

Easy Holiday Appetizers

Virtual

Holiday Fall Prevention

Hybrid

Audio Described Movies

Hybrid

What is the E-Reader and How Can You Get One?

Virtual

Understanding Vision Loss

Virtual

BARD Express

Virtual

Learn Instacart

Virtual

Library 101: Poetry for Your Soul

Hybrid

Community Resources, with guest speaker TBA

Virtual

Outlook for PC

Virtual

Library 101: Resources at Your Library

Hybrid

Library 101: Celebrate Black History

Hybrid

Library 101: Detrás las palabras / Behind the Words

Hybrid

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Meet Our Regional Manager
Amy Sand

“Located in the heart of Coachella Valley, our new neighborhood center is more accessible than ever. Our experienced staff and volunteers are happy to assist you in maintaining or regaining your independence. We provide our free programs and services at our Center or bring them to you through our In-Home Services.”

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Our staff have gathered, and continue to research, helpful community resources and safe activities for our community of visually impaired during COVID19.

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