Workshops & Events for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Remote Workshops Are Open to the Public — Anyone May Attend

One-day workshops open to the public (you do not need to be a student)
Workshops are available virtually online, in-person and hybrid.
Workshop topics – life skills, technology, arts & healthy living, and more.
50+ workshops to choose from

All classes and workshops are provided FREE OF CHARGE to our students and community thanks to the generosity of our donors.

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Mon 6

February 6 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PT

Macular Degeneration and the Latest Research

Virtual

Wed 8

February 8 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

OrCam Demo Day San Diego

In-Person

Wed 8

February 8 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

Using BARD Mobile with VoiceOver

Virtual

Wed 8

February 8 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Community Resources with Guest Speaker

Virtual

Wed 8

February 8 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm PT

Tarros Mason para el Día de San Valentín

Virtual

Wed 8

February 8 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Exploring Siri on the iPhone / iPad

Virtual

Thu 9

February 9 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am PT

UCLA Nutrition and the Eye

Virtual

Thu 9

February 9 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Find Famous Movie Quotes with a Fire Stick & Lunch

Virtual

Fri 10

February 10 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Understanding Vision Loss

Virtual

Fri 10

February 10 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm PT

Learn About IOS 16 New Features for Low Vision Users

In-Person

Mon 13

February 13 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm PT

Travel and Safety Tips

Virtual

Tue 14

February 14 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Tactile Art @Home Valentine's Heart Garden

Virtual

Tue 14

February 14 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm PT

Braille Literacy for Adult Learners

Virtual

Wed 15

February 15 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PT

Update On Clinical Trials for Low Vision Retinal Disease

Virtual

Wed 15

February 15 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Keyboard For VoiceOver on iPad

Virtual

Fri 17

February 17 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

Low Vision 101: Introduction to Braille Institute Low Vision Services

Virtual

Tue 21

February 21 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

Como Usar Tu Reproductora para Escuchar Tus Libros en Español

Virtual

Tue 21

February 21 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

Presentación de baja visión Vispero sobre lupas portátiles, iluminación y filtros. ¡En español e inglés!

Virtual

Tue 21

February 21 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Simple Video Editing on iPhone

Virtual

Wed 22

February 22 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Community Resources with Guest Speaker

Virtual

Wed 22

February 22 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Top Android Apps for Blind/VI

Virtual

Thu 23

February 23 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Principles of Contrast

Virtual

Fri 24

February 24 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

Sports and Recreation for the Blind with Rolando Romero

Virtual

Mon 27

February 27 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PT

Fall Prevention for Wintertime

Virtual

Mon 27

February 27 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm PT

Do You Remember?

Virtual

Wed 1

March 1 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

Non-24 Circadian Rhythm Sleep/Wake Disorder

Virtual

Wed 1

March 1 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PT

What Is The eReader and How Can You Get One?

Virtual

Fri 3

March 3 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PT

Introducing Blind Institute of Technology (BIT)

Virtual

Mon 6

March 6 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm PT

The Welcome Mat: A Yoga Workshop (part 1)

Virtual

Tue 7

March 7 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Accessible Air-Frying

Virtual

Wed 8

March 8 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Community Resources with Guest Speaker

Virtual

Wed 8

March 8 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Audio Described Movies

Virtual

Thu 9

March 9 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

Overview of Disability Benefits with Driscoll Salazar Disability Group

Virtual

Fri 10

March 10 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Understanding Vision Loss

Virtual

Fri 10

March 10 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PT

Making Jobs Accessible: Getting to Know Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.

Virtual

Mon 13

March 13 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm PT

The Welcome Mat: A Yoga Workshop (part 2)

Virtual

Tue 14

March 14 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

Compare and Contrast Smart Speakers with Google/Echo

Virtual

Tue 14

March 14 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PT

What Is Adult Protective Services?

Virtual

Wed 15

March 15 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

Accessible Comic Books

Virtual

Wed 15

March 15 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Learn All About Twitter!

Virtual

Thu 16

March 16 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm PT

Teaching Art to Students Who Are Blind & Visually Impaired

Virtual

Fri 17

March 17 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Vision Loss: Adapting and Coping

Virtual

Fri 17

March 17 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PT

Foundation Fighting Blindness (FFB)

Virtual

Mon 20

March 20 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm PT

Intro to Salsa Music

Virtual

Mon 20

March 20 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm PT

The Welcome Mat: A Yoga Workshop (part 3)

Virtual

Wed 22

March 22 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Community Resources with Guest Speaker

Virtual

Wed 22

March 22 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Windows Accessibility Workshop

Virtual

Wed 22

March 22 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Exploring the Smart Speaker, Echo Dot

Virtual

Thu 23

March 23 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

Let’s Talk about Talking Prescription Labels with Envision America

Virtual

Fri 24

March 24 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

Spring Cooking

Virtual

Wed 29

March 29 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm PT

YouTube App

Virtual

Fri 31

March 31 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

Popcorn and a Movie: Firestick and Disney Accessibility Features

Virtual

Mon 3

April 3 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

Medication Safety: Script Talk Update

Virtual

Wed 5

April 5 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Community Resources with Guest Speaker

Virtual

Wed 5

April 5 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm PT

What Can Your Apple Watch Do For You?

Virtual

Thu 6

April 6 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Find Famous Movie Quotes with a Fire Stick & Lunch

Virtual

Fri 7

April 7 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

The King of Pop: Analyzing Michael Jackson’s Hits

Virtual

Tue 11

April 11 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Salsa!

Virtual

Tue 11

April 11 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm PT

Poetry Month - Write Short Poems

Virtual

Wed 12

April 12 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

Accessing Cookbooks through the Braille Institute Library

Virtual

Wed 12

April 12 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Introduction to JAWS

Virtual

Fri 14

April 14 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Understanding Vision Loss

Virtual

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