EXPLORE OUR LIBRARY
Our Library for the Visually Impaired includes Braille Books, Audio Books, Digital Books, Computers, and more!
GET 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!
OUR STORIES
Braille Institute is a community of individuals who are sighted, blind or have low vision. Every day throughout the country, we work together to empower people who live with vision loss.
These are our stories.
Braille Institute Celebrates National Library Week – Books for Visually Impaired
Braille Institute celebrates the library throughout the entire month of April along with a library full of audio books and braille reading material!
Valetine’s Day Love Story
Meet Monique and Manuele, two instructors who have been teaching at Braille Institute for more than 15 years.
Braille Institute Coachella Valley Partners with Guide Dogs of the Desert
Palm Desert, CA – October 14, 2020 – Braille Institute Coachella Valley announced today that it has entered into a partnership with Guide Dogs of the Desert to provide training solutions to individuals living with vision impairment and blindness.
Fatherhood and Accessible Technology
I’m Skylar Covich, the new Access Technology Specialist at Braille
BRAILLE INSTITUTE LOCATIONS
We offer programs and services in-person, by phone and remotely online. Appointments and/or student registration are required to visit a center. Center libraries are open to walk-ins during business hours. Los Angeles Vistas Store is open to walk-ins during business hours.
Non-Discrimination Statement
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.
Braille Institute admits students and clients of any race, color, national and ethnic origin, age, religion and sexual orientation to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students and clients of Braille Institute. We do not discriminate against the foregoing in the administration of any of our policies or programs.