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

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

Month
>Upcoming Virtual Workshops
Intro to Seeing AI App
Virtual
Easy Holiday Appetizers
Virtual
Holiday Fall Prevention
Hybrid
Audio Described Movies
Hybrid
Understanding Vision Loss
Virtual
BARD Express
Virtual
Learn Instacart
Virtual
Outlook for PC
Virtual
Tecnolgía para niños
Virtual
Technology for Children
Virtual
Humanware Update
Virtual
Blind Gaming with Ross Minor
Virtual
Understanding Vision Loss
Virtual
Envision AI Glasses
Virtual
Be My AI
Virtual
Understanding Vision Loss
Virtual
Apple AirTag Tracker
Virtual
Using VoiceOver On Safari
Virtual
Principles of Contrast
Virtual
Understanding Vision Loss
Virtual
Basic Lighting
Virtual
Understanding Vision Loss
Virtual
Free Audiobook Apps
Virtual
Introduction to Salsa Music
Virtual
Do You Remember?
Virtual
Introduction to JAWS
Virtual
Understanding Vision Loss
Virtual
Container Gardening
Virtual
Caregiver Resource Workshop
Virtual
VoiceOver On Mac OS
Virtual
Understanding Vision Loss
Virtual
Understanding Vision Loss
Virtual
BARD Basics
Virtual
Understanding Vision Loss
Virtual
What's Up Siri?
Virtual
BARD Basics (en Español)
Virtual
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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
STAY INVOLVED WITH BRAILLE INSTITUTE
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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