Braille Institute
Riverside 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 following required COVID protocols.

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 (link to workshops).

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 Riverside Center Class Catalog

Get A Free Low Vision Consultation

Contact Information

6974 Brockton Avenue Suite #100
Riverside, CA 92506

Monday-Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm

(951) 787-8800
rv@brailleinstitute.org

Regional Manager
Frank Pefley

Upcoming In-Person Riverside Center Workshops

Thu 29

September 29 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm PT

OrCam Demo Day

In-Person

Fri 14

October 14 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm PT

White Cane Day Celebration - Riverside & Virtual

Hybrid

Upcoming Virtual Workshops

Tue 27

September 27 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Cooking With Instant Pot

Virtual

Tue 27

September 27 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Leisure Time

Virtual

Wed 28

September 28 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Teaching Visual Arts to the Visually Impaired: Adaptive Strategies for Creative Classrooms

Virtual

Wed 28

September 28 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm PT

iPhone Hidden Tips & Tricks

Virtual

Fri 30

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

Seeing AI App on iPhone/iPad

Virtual

Fri 30

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

Sony Bravia TVs with Accessibility Features

Virtual

Mon 3

October 3 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

All About the California Telephone Access Program

Virtual

Tue 4

October 4 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PT

Autonomous Driving

Virtual

Tue 4

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

Learn Secrets of iPad/iPhones

Virtual

Wed 5

October 5 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Festive Fall Decor - Cancelled

Virtual

Wed 5

October 5 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Community Resources with Guest Speaker: Rick Waddell of 2nd Sight Visual Aids Presents Visual Aids

Virtual

Wed 5

October 5 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

Meet Brian Bushway, Orientation & Mobility Specialist and Echolocation Expert

Virtual

Thu 6

October 6 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

Low Vision Assisted Devices

Virtual

Fri 7

October 7 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Understanding Vision Loss

Virtual

Fri 7

October 7 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

iPhone Photography & Photo Sharing

Virtual

Fri 7

October 7 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PT

Grooming for Success Part-1

Virtual

Tue 11

October 11 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Memory

Virtual

Wed 12

October 12 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Travel the Scenic Route

Virtual

Wed 12

October 12 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm PT

The Beatles: A Songwriting Analysis

Virtual

Thu 13

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

Dating After Quarantine

Virtual

Thu 13

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

Learning About BARD

Virtual

Fri 14

October 14 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

Popcorn and a Movie Workshop: The Roku and Netflix Accessibility Features

Virtual

Fri 14

October 14 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Achieve Your Goals Using Technology

Virtual

Fri 14

October 14 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

Learn About Blind Field Services and the Department of Rehabilitation

Virtual

Fri 14

October 14 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PT

White Cane Day Celebration - San Diego & Virtual

Hybrid

Fri 14

October 14 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm PT

White Cane Day Celebration - Anaheim & Virtual

Hybrid

Mon 17

October 17 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Teaching Art to Blind and Visually Impaired Students

Virtual

Tue 18

October 18 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Ask Alexa

Virtual

Tue 18

October 18 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Let’s Talk Rock

Virtual

Wed 19

October 19 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Community Resources with Guest Speaker: Erin Schalk Presents Visual Art with Vision Loss

Virtual

Wed 19

October 19 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm PT

YouTube App for iOS

Virtual

Wed 19

October 19 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PT

How Do People Who Are Blind Use An iPhone?

Virtual

Thu 20

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

Fake News

Virtual

Fri 21

October 21 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Healthy Living with Diabetes

Virtual

Fri 21

October 21 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PT

Sony Alpha Camera with Screen Reader

Virtual

Tue 25

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

Neuro-Ophthalmology and Vision Loss

Virtual

Tue 25

October 25 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Let’s Explore What The NFC Tag Can Do For You

Virtual

Wed 26

October 26 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Uber Delivery Service

Virtual

Thu 27

October 27 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Learn About the New eReader

Virtual

Fri 28

October 28 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Is There An App For That?

Virtual

Fri 28

October 28 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PT

Grooming for Success Part 2

Virtual

Fri 28

October 28 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PT

Customed Tailored Travel

Virtual

Mon 31

October 31 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Laughing Yoga: Halloween Edition!

Virtual

Tue 1

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

Aging in Place

Virtual

Wed 2

November 2 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Delicious Pumpkin Cooking

Virtual

Wed 2

November 2 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

Exploring Online Archives

Virtual

Thu 3

November 3 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Traveling Tips for the Holidays Part-1

Virtual

Thu 3

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

El cuidado dental y el impacto en su salud

Virtual

Fri 4

November 4 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Vision Loss: Adapting and Coping

Virtual

Fri 4

November 4 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PT

Getting to Know San Diego Futures Foundation

Virtual

Mon 7

November 7 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Intro to Salsa Music

Virtual

Tue 8

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

Air Fryer Cooking

Virtual

Tue 8

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

How To Travel With Metro Micro - LA County

Virtual

Wed 9

November 9 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Community Resources With Guest Speaker: Dr. Bill Liu, Pharmacist, Presents Dietary Supplements For Brain Health

Virtual

Wed 9

November 9 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

Low Vision 101: Introduction to Low Vision Services

Virtual

Wed 9

November 9 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Introduction to Apple Watch

Virtual

Thu 10

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

Traveling Tips for the Holidays Part-2

Virtual

Fri 11

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

Android Accessibility Topics

Virtual

Fri 11

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

Understanding Vision Loss

Virtual

Fri 11

November 11 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PT

Sony Revolutionary Technology That Projects Images to the Retina

Virtual

Tue 15

November 15 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Learn How BARD Can Work For You

Virtual

Wed 16

November 16 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Basic Lighting

Virtual

Wed 16

November 16 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm PT

How To Use Your eReader

Virtual

Wed 16

November 16 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Smart Speakers, Which One Is Right for You?

Virtual

Fri 18

November 18 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

Holiday Cooking

Virtual

Fri 18

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

Learn if Guide Dogs of the Desert Has a Guide Dog for You

Virtual

Wed 30

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

Community Resources with Guest Speakers: Robert Lainez from California Telephone Access Program (CTAP)

Virtual

Wed 30

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

Audio Described Movies

Virtual

Thu 1

December 1 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

Non-24 Circadian Rhythm Sleep Wake Disorder

Virtual

Fri 2

December 2 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Braille Literacy for Adult Learners

Virtual

Fri 2

December 2 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

Introduction to American Council of the Blind Community Events

Virtual

Tue 6

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

Learn About the Seeing AI App

Virtual

Tue 6

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

Low Vision Options On The Mac

Virtual

Wed 7

December 7 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Sin Azucar! Postres Navideños

Virtual

Wed 7

December 7 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Community Resources with Guest Speakers: Go Go Grandparent

Virtual

Wed 7

December 7 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Be My Eyes vs. Aira

Virtual

Thu 8

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

Shopping Tips For The Holidays

Virtual

Fri 9

December 9 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Art Studio Workshop: Tactile Holiday Landscapes

Virtual

Fri 9

December 9 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

Popcorn and a Movie Workshop: The Firestick and Disney Accessibility Features

Virtual

Fri 9

December 9 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Introduction To Victor Reader

Virtual

Fri 9

December 9 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Understanding Vision Loss

Virtual

Tue 13

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

Positive Thinking

Virtual

Tue 13

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

Learn To Use Instacart

Virtual

Wed 14

December 14 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm PT

What Can Your Apple Watch Do For You?

Virtual

Fri 16

December 16 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Using Microsoft Teams

Virtual

Fri 16

December 16 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

What is the National Federation of the Blind?

Virtual

Meet Our Regional Manager
Frank Pefley

“Our new Riverside Neighborhood Center’s dedicated volunteers are eager to serve and help those with low vision. Your independence can be regained at our center or through In-Home visits.”

Local Announcements

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

Riverside City Services: Call 951-823-5311
Services for Senior Citizens: Call 951-823-0702
Feeding America Riverside San Bernardino: Call 951-359-4757

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