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 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
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Monday-Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Upcoming Santa Barbara Center Workshops
Android Accessibility Topics
Virtual Event CALearn about the accessibility features an Android Device has to offer in this workshop. We will discuss magnification, Google voice
Understanding Vision Loss
Virtual Event CAFor family, friends, and professionals, who are interested in learning about the basics of blindness and visual impairment. Join us
Understanding Vision Loss
Virtual Event CALearn the basics of vision loss, sighted guide and other skills to assist people with diminished vision. Find out about
Intro to Salsa Music
Virtual Event CAThe sounds of Salsa music have been recorded and enjoyed for almost a century. Braille Institute Music Instructor Fay Roberts
Teaching Art to Students Who are Blind and Visually Impaired
Virtual Event CABraille Institute Art Instructors Simone and Noah present on Braille Institute's Art Program, discussing adaptations to help those who are
Meet Our Regional Director
Angela Miller-Bevan
“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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