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
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.

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
White Cane Day Celebration
When: Tuesday, October 17 from 8am – 2:30pm
Where: Braille Institute Riverside
Celebrate White Cane Day with students and staff at Braille Institute Riverside:
- Community Cane Walk from 9.00am – 10.30am
- Food
- Live music and entertainment
- White Cane Day Show
- Ice Cream Social
- Hear from special guest Stan
- Morrison, Retired USC and UCR Head Basketball Coach
RSVP by October 19 via online form.
Upcoming In-Person Riverside Center Workshops

Month
>Upcoming Virtual Workshops
Intro to JAWS for Windows
Virtual
Let’s Edit Videos in iMovie
Virtual
Be My Eyes
Virtual
Beyond BARD
Virtual
All about the DOR
Virtual
Aging in Place
Virtual
VoiceOver On Mac OS
Virtual
Understanding Vision Loss
Virtual
Mes de la Herencia Latina
Virtual
Learn Instacart
Virtual
How to Use the Uber App
Virtual
Holiday Treats Workshop
Virtual
Understanding Vision Loss
Virtual
Intro to Seeing AI App
Virtual
Halloween Laughing Yoga!
Virtual
Introduction to Google Docs
Virtual
Learn Instacart
Virtual
Living Well with Diabetes
Virtual
Intro to Cuban Music
Virtual
Time Management Hacks
Virtual
Basic Lighting
Virtual
Chromebook Accessibility
Virtual
Understanding Vision Loss
Virtual
Intro to JAWS
Virtual
Fusion Workshop
Virtual
Audiobooks for Beginners
Virtual
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
Month
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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
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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