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.
Contact Information
Riverside, CA 92506Monday-Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Upcoming Riverside Workshops
Using Microsoft Teams
Virtual Event CAThis workshop will cover the advantages of video conferencing and how an individual can join a Microsoft TEAMS meeting with […]
Acceso Gratuito a Audiolibros – BARD
Virtual Event CAAprenda a descargar libros y revistas gratuitos a sus dispositivos inteligentes. ¡Damos la bienvenida a todos los participantes! Llame al […]
Child Development: TVIs Keith Christian & Laurie Cottrell
Virtual Event CAPrepare for your students' new school year and hear from our experts on classroom support for students with vision impairments. […]
Audio Described Movies
Virtual Event CALearn about the latest in audio-described movies. We'll demonstrate streaming services; specifically, Netflix and Disney+, and an introduction to the […]
Introduction to JAWS
Virtual Event CAJAWS, Job Access with Speech, is a popular screen reader, developed for computer users whose vision loss prevents them from […]
Meet Our Regional Director
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
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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