Braille Institute
San Diego Center

Classes & Workshops

Participate in classes & workshops through two convenient options:

1. Online from your home using a phone, computer or tablet
2. 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

Upcoming In-Person San Diego Center Workshops

Upcoming Virtual Workshops

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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