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 29

September 29 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Understanding Vision Loss

Virtual

Fri 29

September 29 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm PT

Community Access and Disability Center (Coachella Valley And Riverside Only)

Virtual

Mon 2

October 2 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

Intro to JAWS for Windows

Virtual

Tue 3

October 3 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Let’s Edit Videos in iMovie

Virtual

Wed 4

October 4 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Keyboard For VoiceOver On iPad

Virtual

Wed 4

October 4 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Be My Eyes

Virtual

Fri 6

October 6 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

Cuidando del Cuidador (Coachella Valley & Riverside Only)

Virtual

Fri 6

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

Beyond BARD

Virtual

Fri 6

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

OKO: A New Street Crossing App for iOS Users

Virtual

Tue 10

October 10 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

All about the DOR

Virtual

Tue 10

October 10 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am PT

Aging in Place

Virtual

Wed 11

October 11 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Windows Accessibility Workshop

Virtual

Wed 11

October 11 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm PT

VoiceOver On Mac OS

Virtual

Thu 12

October 12 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PT

What is HICAP and How Can It Help?

Virtual

Fri 13

October 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Understanding Vision Loss

Virtual

Fri 13

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

Orientation and Mobility Basics

Virtual

Fri 13

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

Mes de la Herencia Latina

Virtual

Mon 16

October 16 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

Learn Instacart

Virtual

Wed 18

October 18 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

Library 101: A Few Clicks Away from Ordering Your Books!

Hybrid

Wed 18

October 18 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Community Resources, with Guest Speaker Christopher Barry of Orange County Fire Authority

Virtual

Wed 18

October 18 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am PT

Todo Sobre el DOR

In-Person

Wed 18

October 18 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PT

Cómo mantenerse seguro en línea, parte 2

Virtual

Wed 18

October 18 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Introduccion a Amazon Alexa

Hybrid

Fri 20

October 20 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

Caring for the Caregiver (Coachella Valley And Riverside Only)

Virtual

Fri 20

October 20 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PT

Braille And Large Print Board Games

In-Person

Fri 20

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

How to Use the Uber App

Virtual

Wed 25

October 25 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

Exploring Siri on iPhone And iPad

Virtual

Wed 25

October 25 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

Independent Living Resource Center: Resources for Blind and Low-Vision Seniors

Virtual

Wed 25

October 25 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PT

Creación de una cuenta de correo electrónico

Virtual

Wed 25

October 25 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Holiday Treats Workshop

Virtual

Thu 26

October 26 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

The Day in a Life of a Guide Dog Puppy Raiser

In-Person

Thu 26

October 26 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Understanding Vision Loss

Virtual

Thu 26

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

Teaching Art to Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired, Parts I & II

Virtual

Fri 27

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

Intro to Seeing AI App

Virtual

Mon 30

October 30 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm PT

Halloween Laughing Yoga!

Virtual

Wed 1

November 1 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am PT

Accesibilidad desde las funciones de iPhone/iPad

In-Person

Wed 1

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

Introduction to Google Docs

Virtual

Fri 3

November 3 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

Learn Instacart

Virtual

Fri 3

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

Learn If the Department of Rehabilitation Can Help You

Virtual

Fri 3

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

Holiday Events in Southern California

Virtual

Fri 3

November 3 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Understanding Food And Household Product Labels

Virtual

Mon 6

November 6 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

Living Well with Diabetes

Virtual

Mon 6

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

Intro to Cuban Music

Virtual

Mon 6

November 6 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm PT

Time Management Hacks

Virtual

Tue 7

November 7 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm PT

What Is And How to Use ChatGPT

Virtual

Wed 8

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

Basic Lighting

Virtual

Wed 8

November 8 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

Library 101: Introducción a BARD y el Victor Reader / Introduction to BARD and the Victor Reader

Hybrid

Wed 8

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

Chromebook Accessibility

Virtual

Fri 10

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

Understanding Vision Loss

Virtual

Sun 12

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

Blindshell Phone: A User’s Perspective

Virtual

Mon 13

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

Intro to JAWS

Virtual

Mon 13

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

Viviendo bien con Diabetes

In-Person

Mon 13

November 13 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PT

You Are The Best Holiday Gift

Virtual

Tue 14

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

OrCam Device From a User’s Perspective

Virtual

Wed 15

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

Library 101: The Voice Behind the Books

Hybrid

Wed 15

November 15 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Community Resources with guest speaker David Epstein of the All Terrain Cane

Virtual

Wed 15

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

Fusion Workshop

Virtual

Fri 17

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

Apps to Access Visual Information Around You

Virtual

Fri 17

November 17 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Audiobooks for Beginners

Virtual

Mon 20

November 20 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

Accessibility to iPhone And iPad Features

Virtual

Fri 1

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

Intro to Seeing AI App

Virtual

Fri 1

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

Popcorn and a Movie: Roku and Disney Accessibility Features

Virtual

Tue 5

December 5 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm PT

Easy Holiday Appetizers

Virtual

Wed 6

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

Holiday Fall Prevention

Hybrid

Wed 6

December 6 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Audio Described Movies

Hybrid

Wed 6

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

What is the E-Reader and How Can You Get One?

Virtual

Fri 8

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

Popcorn and a Movie: Firestick and Netflix Accessibility Features

Virtual

Fri 8

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

Understanding Vision Loss

Virtual

Fri 8

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

BARD Express

Virtual

Mon 11

December 11 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

Learn Instacart

Virtual

Wed 13

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

Library 101: Poetry for Your Soul

Hybrid

Wed 13

December 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Community Resources, with guest speaker TBA

Virtual

Wed 13

December 13 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Outlook for PC

Virtual

Wed 10

January 10 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

Library 101: Recursos en su biblioteca / Resources at Your Library

Hybrid

Wed 17

January 17 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

Library 101: Resources at Your Library

Hybrid

Wed 14

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

Library 101: Celebrate Black History

Hybrid

Wed 6

March 6 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

Library 101: Detrás las palabras / Behind the Words

Hybrid

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