Braille Institute
San Diego 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
9635 Granite Ridge Drive, #130
San Diego, CA 92123
Monday-Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
(858) 452-1111
sd@brailleinstitute.org
Regional Director
Jay Hatfield
Fourth Annual Move-A-Thon
When: Wednesday, October 4 from 11am – 12:30pm
Where: Braille Institute San Diego
Let’s kick off the month by promoting physical activity, white cane safety and awareness among the visually impaired and blind community in this healthy and fun way. The Move-A-Thon promotes health and fitness for all ages and fitness levels. This event is open to all Braille Institute students. Student participants will receive prizes for completing the designated route. Enjoy delicious fruit and ice cream at the conclusion of the event.
Prizes include: Tote bags and Water Bottles
Register by Monday, October 2 by calling Marysol Guerrier at 858-452-1111 or email mguerrier@brailleinstitute.org
White Cane Day Celebration
When: Wednesday, October 18 from 11am – 12pm
Where: Braille Institute San Diego
Grab your walking shoes, it’s that time of the year to get moving! Come join us for our White Cane Day Celebration! Support Braille Institute and join us on our community cane walk as we walk to the nearest bus stop and practice a safe street crossing to Celebrate White Cane Day with students and staff as. Also join us for the following:
- Writing Contest Winners
- White Cane Day
- Presentation
- Foundation Fighting
- Blindness Information
- Prizes
- Lunch and Ice Cream
Register by Monday, October 16 by calling Marysol Guerrier at 858-452-1111 or email mguerrier@brailleinstitute.org
Take a virtual tour of our San Diego location! Watch the video below.
Upcoming In-Person San Diego Center Workshops
Holiday Fall Prevention
Hybrid
Month
>Upcoming Virtual Workshops
Understanding Vision Loss
Virtual
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 Director
Jay Hatfield
“Braille Institute San Diego Center offers a variety of free programs, vision loss resources, and services for people who are visually impaired or blind. We understand not everyone experiences vision loss the same, so we invite you to discover all we have to offer.”
Local Announcements
U.S. History Book Club
Every Monday
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. PT
Books include United States history topics.
San Diego Center Book Club
Third Friday of the Month
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. PT
Books include a variety of adult fiction.
Contact the San Diego center Library Coordinator for more information: (858) 452-1111
Community Resources
Our staff have gathered, and continue to research, helpful community resources and safe activities for our community of visually impaired during COVID19.
- Instructional Videos on How to Use Vision Accessibility Features on Tech Devices
- Feeding America San Diego
- Learn how to garden at home with Master Gardeners San Diego
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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