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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Fri 9

June 9 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Understanding Vision Loss

Virtual

Fri 9

June 9 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

Learn about Sony LinkBuds

Hybrid

Fri 9

June 9 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm PT

Audio Books for iPhone

Virtual

Mon 12

June 12 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Intro To The White Cane

Virtual

Tue 13

June 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

How To Travel With Metro Micro (CEU Eligible)

Virtual

Wed 14

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

Basic Lighting (CEU Eligible)

Virtual

Wed 14

June 14 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Articulos de Cocina

Virtual

Thu 15

June 15 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Intro To Seeing AI App

Virtual

Fri 16

June 16 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

Low Vision 101: Introduction to Low Vision Services

Virtual

Fri 16

June 16 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PT

Braille 101 Workshop

Virtual

Mon 19

June 19 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm PT

La Diabetes y Los Riesgos de la Perdida de la Vision y las Enfermedades Oculares

Virtual

Wed 21

June 21 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Community Resources With Guest Speakers

Virtual

Wed 21

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

YouTube Workshop

Virtual

Fri 23

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

Accessibility For iPhone/iPad Features

Virtual

Fri 23

June 23 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PT

Orientation and Mobility Basics

Virtual

Fri 23

June 23 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm PT

Recetas Saludables de un Sartén (español)

Virtual

Mon 26

June 26 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm PT

Intro To Salsa Music

Virtual

Tue 27

June 27 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

Let’s Explore The Kindle Fire (CEU Eligible)

Virtual

Wed 28

June 28 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm PT

Braille Institute San Diego Center Open House

In-Person

Fri 30

June 30 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PT

What’s Up Siri?

Virtual

Wed 5

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

Community Resources With Guest Speakers

Virtual

Thu 6

July 6 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm PT

Teaching Art To Students Who Are Blind Or Visually Impaired (CEU Eligible)

Virtual

Mon 10

July 10 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm PT

Create Your Shangri-la: Declutter And Organize

Virtual

Tue 11

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

Air Fryer Fun

Virtual

Wed 12

July 12 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Introducción a Amazon Alexa

Hybrid

Wed 12

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

What Can JAWS Screen Reader Do For You?

Virtual

Thu 13

July 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

Intro to JAWS for Windows

Virtual

Thu 13

July 13 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

Is a Guide Dog Right for You?

Virtual

Fri 14

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

Popcorn And A Movie: Firestick, Roku, Netflix And Disney Accessibility Features

Virtual

Fri 14

July 14 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

Sony Developing Revolutionary Accessibility Technology for Cameras

Hybrid

Mon 17

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

Programa de Acceso Telefónico de California (Español)

Virtual

Mon 17

July 17 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm PT

Laughter Yoga: Team Spirit!

Virtual

Wed 19

July 19 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Community Resources with Guest Speakers: Health Insurance & Advocacy

Virtual

Wed 19

July 19 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

Taller Acerca de BARD (Elegible para CEU)

Virtual

Wed 19

July 19 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Learn Excel With JAWS

Virtual

Thu 20

July 20 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PT

Braille Devices Discussion

In-Person

Thu 20

July 20 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Intro To Seeing AI

Virtual

Fri 21

July 21 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PT

Grooming for Success Part 1

Virtual

Fri 21

July 21 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm PT

Get Magazines From The Braille Institute Library

Virtual

Mon 24

July 24 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm PT

Braiding & Stitching: Baskets & Rugs

Virtual

Wed 26

July 26 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Accesibilidad Android/iPhone (Español)

Virtual

Thu 27

July 27 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm PT

Building Trust And Confidence

Virtual

Fri 28

July 28 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Understanding Vision Loss - New Date!

Virtual

Fri 28

July 28 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

Accessibility for iPhone/iPad Features

Virtual

Fri 28

July 28 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PT

Introduction to Windows Narrator

Virtual

Fri 28

July 28 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm PT

Smile! A Dental Care Workshop

Virtual

Mon 31

July 31 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm PT

Advocate: Be An Active Participant In Your Healthcare

Virtual

Tue 1

August 1 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

Blind People in Literature & Media

Virtual

Wed 2

August 2 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Community Resources with Guest Speakers: How To Talk To Eye Doctor

Virtual

Wed 2

August 2 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Audio Described Movies

Hybrid

Fri 4

August 4 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Popcorn And A Movie: Firestick, Roku, Netflix And Disney Accessibility Features

Virtual

Fri 4

August 4 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PT

Grooming for Success Part 2

Virtual

Mon 7

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

Billie Eilish: Compositional Influences & Song Analysis

Virtual

Tue 8

August 8 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PT

Summer Salads

Virtual

Wed 9

August 9 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Mobile BARD App

Virtual

Fri 11

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

Understanding Vision Loss

Virtual

Fri 11

August 11 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

Sony Bravia TVs with Accessibility Features

Hybrid

Fri 11

August 11 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PT

Welcome To Your Library

In-Person

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