Braille Institute
Santa Barbara 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
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

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
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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.
- Santa Barbara County 211 Resource Guide
- Mental Health Support: Call 888-868-1649 available 24/7
- MTD Public Bus Transportation: Call 805-963-3366
- Food Banks Santa Barbara County
- For more information download this Santa Barbara Resource Word Document
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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