Braille Institute
Coachella Valley Center

Classes & Workshops

Participate in classes & workshops through two convenient options:

Online from your home using a phone, computer or tablet
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

View Coachella Valley Center Class Catalog

Get A Free Low Vision Consultation

Local Announcements

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

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Fri 6

October 6 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

Cuidando del Cuidador (Coachella Valley & Riverside Only)

Virtual

Wed 18

October 18 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am PT

Todo Sobre el DOR

In-Person

Wed 1

November 1 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am PT

Accesibilidad desde las funciones de iPhone/iPad

In-Person

Mon 13

November 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

Viviendo bien con Diabetes

In-Person

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Upcoming Virtual Workshops

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Fri 29

September 29 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Understanding Vision Loss

Virtual

Fri 29

September 29 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm PT

Community Access and Disability Center (Coachella Valley And Riverside Only)

Virtual

Mon 2

October 2 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

Intro to JAWS for Windows

Virtual

Tue 3

October 3 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Let’s Edit Videos in iMovie

Virtual

Wed 4

October 4 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Keyboard For VoiceOver On iPad

Virtual

Wed 4

October 4 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Be My Eyes

Virtual

Fri 6

October 6 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

Cuidando del Cuidador (Coachella Valley & Riverside Only)

Virtual

Fri 6

October 6 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PT

Beyond BARD

Virtual

Fri 6

October 6 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PT

OKO: A New Street Crossing App for iOS Users

Virtual

Tue 10

October 10 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

All about the DOR

Virtual

Tue 10

October 10 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am PT

Aging in Place

Virtual

Wed 11

October 11 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Windows Accessibility Workshop

Virtual

Wed 11

October 11 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm PT

VoiceOver On Mac OS

Virtual

Thu 12

October 12 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PT

What is HICAP and How Can It Help?

Virtual

Fri 13

October 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Understanding Vision Loss

Virtual

Fri 13

October 13 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

Orientation and Mobility Basics

Virtual

Fri 13

October 13 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

Mes de la Herencia Latina

Virtual

Mon 16

October 16 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

Learn Instacart

Virtual

Wed 18

October 18 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

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

Hybrid

Wed 18

October 18 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Community Resources, with Guest Speaker Christopher Barry of Orange County Fire Authority

Virtual

Wed 18

October 18 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PT

Cómo mantenerse seguro en línea, parte 2

Virtual

Wed 18

October 18 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Introduccion a Amazon Alexa

Hybrid

Fri 20

October 20 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

Caring for the Caregiver (Coachella Valley And Riverside Only)

Virtual

Fri 20

October 20 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PT

How to Use the Uber App

Virtual

Wed 25

October 25 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

Exploring Siri on iPhone And iPad

Virtual

Wed 25

October 25 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

Independent Living Resource Center: Resources for Blind and Low-Vision Seniors

Virtual

Wed 25

October 25 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PT

Creación de una cuenta de correo electrónico

Virtual

Wed 25

October 25 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Holiday Treats Workshop

Virtual

Thu 26

October 26 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Understanding Vision Loss

Virtual

Thu 26

October 26 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm PT

Teaching Art to Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired, Parts I & II

Virtual

Fri 27

October 27 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

Intro to Seeing AI App

Virtual

Mon 30

October 30 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm PT

Halloween Laughing Yoga!

Virtual

Wed 1

November 1 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Introduction to Google Docs

Virtual

Fri 3

November 3 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

Learn Instacart

Virtual

Fri 3

November 3 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PT

Learn If the Department of Rehabilitation Can Help You

Virtual

Fri 3

November 3 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PT

Holiday Events in Southern California

Virtual

Fri 3

November 3 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Understanding Food And Household Product Labels

Virtual

Mon 6

November 6 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

Living Well with Diabetes

Virtual

Mon 6

November 6 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm PT

Intro to Cuban Music

Virtual

Mon 6

November 6 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm PT

Time Management Hacks

Virtual

Tue 7

November 7 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm PT

What Is And How to Use ChatGPT

Virtual

Wed 8

November 8 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Basic Lighting

Virtual

Wed 8

November 8 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

Library 101: Introducción a BARD y el Victor Reader / Introduction to BARD and the Victor Reader

Hybrid

Wed 8

November 8 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Chromebook Accessibility

Virtual

Fri 10

November 10 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Understanding Vision Loss

Virtual

Sun 12

November 12 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

Blindshell Phone: A User’s Perspective

Virtual

Mon 13

November 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

Intro to JAWS

Virtual

Mon 13

November 13 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PT

You Are The Best Holiday Gift

Virtual

Tue 14

November 14 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

OrCam Device From a User’s Perspective

Virtual

Wed 15

November 15 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

Library 101: The Voice Behind the Books

Hybrid

Wed 15

November 15 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Community Resources with guest speaker David Epstein of the All Terrain Cane

Virtual

Wed 15

November 15 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Fusion Workshop

Virtual

Fri 17

November 17 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PT

Apps to Access Visual Information Around You

Virtual

Fri 17

November 17 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Audiobooks for Beginners

Virtual

Mon 20

November 20 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

Accessibility to iPhone And iPad Features

Virtual

Fri 1

December 1 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

Intro to Seeing AI App

Virtual

Fri 1

December 1 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

Popcorn and a Movie: Roku and Disney Accessibility Features

Virtual

Tue 5

December 5 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm PT

Easy Holiday Appetizers

Virtual

Wed 6

December 6 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PT

Holiday Fall Prevention

Hybrid

Wed 6

December 6 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Audio Described Movies

Hybrid

Wed 6

December 6 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PT

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

Virtual

Fri 8

December 8 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

Popcorn and a Movie: Firestick and Netflix Accessibility Features

Virtual

Fri 8

December 8 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Understanding Vision Loss

Virtual

Fri 8

December 8 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PT

BARD Express

Virtual

Mon 11

December 11 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

Learn Instacart

Virtual

Wed 13

December 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

Library 101: Poetry for Your Soul

Hybrid

Wed 13

December 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Community Resources, with guest speaker TBA

Virtual

Wed 13

December 13 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Outlook for PC

Virtual

Wed 10

January 10 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

Library 101: Recursos en su biblioteca / Resources at Your Library

Hybrid

Wed 17

January 17 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

Library 101: Resources at Your Library

Hybrid

Wed 14

February 14 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

Library 101: Celebrate Black History

Hybrid

Wed 6

March 6 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

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.”

Local Announcements

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

Mizzell Meals On Wheels: Call 760-323-5689
Cathedral City Senior Center: Call 760-321-1548
Palm Springs Mental Health: Call 442-268-7000
Jewish Family Service of the Desert: Call 760-325-4088

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Braille Institute is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to positively transform the lives of those with vision loss. Braille Institute serves more than 37,000 people through a variety of free programs, classes and services at centers and community outreach locations throughout Southern California – from Santa Barbara to San Diego counties!

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