Braille Institute
Santa Barbara 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

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

2031 De La Vina Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Monday-Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm

(805) 682-6222
sb@brailleinstitute.org

Regional Manager
Gina Cosio

Upcoming In-Person Santa Barbara Center Workshops

Braille Devices Discussion

In-Person

Welcome To Your Library

In-Person

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Upcoming Virtual Workshops

Understanding Vision Loss

Virtual

Learn about Sony LinkBuds

Hybrid

Audio Books for iPhone

Virtual

Intro To The White Cane

Virtual

How To Travel With Metro Micro (CEU Eligible)

Virtual

Basic Lighting (CEU Eligible)

Virtual

Articulos de Cocina

Virtual

Intro To Seeing AI App

Virtual

Low Vision 101: Introduction to Low Vision Services

Virtual

Braille 101 Workshop

Virtual

Community Resources With Guest Speakers

Virtual

YouTube Workshop

Virtual

Accessibility For iPhone/iPad Features

Virtual

Orientation and Mobility Basics

Virtual

Recetas Saludables de un Sartén (español)

Virtual

Intro To Salsa Music

Virtual

Let’s Explore The Kindle Fire (CEU Eligible)

Virtual

What’s Up Siri?

Virtual

Community Resources With Guest Speakers

Virtual

Create Your Shangri-la: Declutter And Organize

Virtual

Air Fryer Fun

Virtual

Introducción a Amazon Alexa

Hybrid

What Can JAWS Screen Reader Do For You?

Virtual

Intro to JAWS for Windows

Virtual

Is a Guide Dog Right for You?

Virtual

Programa de Acceso Telefónico de California (Español)

Virtual

Laughter Yoga: Team Spirit!

Virtual

Taller Acerca de BARD (Elegible para CEU)

Virtual

Learn Excel With JAWS

Virtual

Intro To Seeing AI

Virtual

Grooming for Success Part 1

Virtual

Get Magazines From The Braille Institute Library

Virtual

Braiding & Stitching: Baskets & Rugs

Virtual

Accesibilidad Android/iPhone (Español)

Virtual

Building Trust And Confidence

Virtual

Understanding Vision Loss - New Date!

Virtual

Accessibility for iPhone/iPad Features

Virtual

Introduction to Windows Narrator

Virtual

Smile! A Dental Care Workshop

Virtual

Advocate: Be An Active Participant In Your Healthcare

Virtual

Blind People in Literature & Media

Virtual

Audio Described Movies

Hybrid

Grooming for Success Part 2

Virtual

Billie Eilish: Compositional Influences & Song Analysis

Virtual

Summer Salads

Virtual

Mobile BARD App

Virtual

Understanding Vision Loss

Virtual

Sony Bravia TVs with Accessibility Features

Hybrid

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Regional Manager Gina Cosio

Meet Our Regional Manager
Gina Cosio

“Braille Institute Santa Barbara Center is an invaluable resource in this community. Our staff and volunteers are committed to empowering and educating those living with vision loss so that they too can live a life without barriers.”

Local Announcements

Santa Barbara Center Book Club

Every Wednesday
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. PT
Books include a variety of adult fiction. Contact the Santa Barbara center Library Coordinator for more information: 805-682-6222

Community Resources

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

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