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.

Looking For Ongoing Classes? Check Out Our Class Catalogs.

View Classes Homepage

Upcoming Workshops & Events

Enter search term Location

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

Non-24 Circadian Rhythm Sleep/Wake Disorder - DATE ADJUSTED

Virtual

Fri 31

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

Popcorn and a Movie: Firestick and Disney Accessibility Features

Virtual

Fri 31

March 31 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm PT

Braille Literacy for Adult Learners

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 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm PT

Library Month: The Astronomers’ Workshop

Hybrid

Wed 5

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

What Can Your Apple Watch Do For You?

Virtual

Thu 6

April 6 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Library Month: Record Your Own “Why I Love the Library” Story!

In-Person

Thu 6

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

Guide Dogs of America

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

Taylor Swift is the Music Industry

Virtual

Fri 7

April 7 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm PT

Library Month: Ziggy Stardust Poetry Jam

Virtual

Mon 10

April 10 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PT

BIA READS: Book Discussion of Leona Godin’s There Plant Eyes

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 @ 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm PT

Library Month: Leona Godin in Conversation with Maggie Nelson

Hybrid

Wed 12

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

Introduction to JAWS

Virtual

Thu 13

April 13 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm PT

Tech-Talk: Library Technology

Virtual

Thu 13

April 13 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm PT

Charlamos de la Tecnología Bibliotecaria: En español

Virtual

Fri 14

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

Understanding Vision Loss

Virtual

Wed 19

April 19 @ 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm PT

Library Month: Public Libraries and Our Right to Read

Virtual

Thu 20

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

¡Viva la Literatura Latinoamericana!

Virtual

Wed 26

April 26 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

Discover the Possibilities: Patron Workshop

In-Person

Wed 26

April 26 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

Descubre las posibilidades: Taller para usuarios de la Biblioteca

In-Person

Mon 1

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

Basic Guide Techniques

Virtual

Mon 1

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

Intro to Using the Slow Cooker

Virtual

Fri 5

May 5 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

Intro to JAWS for Windows

Virtual

Mon 8

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

Intro to the White Cane

Virtual

Tue 9

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

Ajustes de Baja Vision con Android (Elegible para CEU)

Virtual

Wed 10

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

Community Resources with Guest Speakers: Balance and Safety

Virtual

Thu 11

May 11 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Intro to Seeing AI App

Virtual

Fri 12

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

Understanding Vision Loss

Virtual

Fri 12

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

Accessibility for iPhone & iPad Features

Virtual

Mon 15

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

Basic Guide Techniques

Virtual

Tue 16

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

Blind People in Literature & Media

Virtual

Wed 17

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

BARD Móvil 101

Virtual

Wed 17

May 17 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Fushion Workshop

Virtual

Fri 19

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

Intro to JAWS for Windows

Virtual

Fri 19

May 19 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm PT

Audio Books for Android

Virtual

Mon 22

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

Intro to the White Cane

Virtual

Tue 23

May 23 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am PT

UCLA Neuro-Ophthalmology & Vision Loss

Virtual

Wed 24

May 24 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Community Resources Guest Speakers: Home Safety Advisors

Virtual

Thu 25

May 25 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm PT

Springtime Fall Prevention

Virtual

Fri 26

May 26 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PT

Introducing the Travelers Aid Society of San Diego

Virtual

Fri 2

June 2 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm PT

Precious Petals Flower Arrangements

In-Person

Fri 9

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

Learn about Sony LinkBuds

Hybrid

Fri 16

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

Low Vision 101: Introduction to Low Vision Services

Virtual

Fri 23

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

Orientation and Mobility Basics

Virtual

Fri 30

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

What’s Up Siri?

Virtual

Thu 13

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

Is a Guide Dog Right for You?

Virtual

Fri 14

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

Sony Developing Revolutionary Accessibility Technology for Cameras

Hybrid

Fri 21

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

Grooming for Success Part !

Virtual

Fri 28

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

Introduction to Windows Narrator

Virtual

Fri 11

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

Sony Bravia TVs with Accessibility Features

Hybrid

Month

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday