Profile: Braille Institute

Braille Institute is a private non-profit organization whose mission is to eliminate blindness and severe sight loss as a barrier to the fulfillment of life.

Programs and Services for an Independent Lifestyle

Child Development/Youth Services
Home visits, parent workshops, counseling, full inclusion, skill building for independence, career services and social/recreational programs.

Counseling and Support Groups
One-on-one counseling, "Understanding Visual Loss" seminars, discussion groups and workshops.

Core Classes in Independent Living Skills
How to identify money, sort clothes, label household items, move about safely, cook, manage a home and more.

Enrichment Classes
Creative arts, music appreciation and other leisure pursuits.

Community Outreach Programs
If you live in Southern California, click here to learn about Braille Institute classes in your area.

Low Vision Rehabilitation Services
Free, individual consultations help clients choose the right combination of magnifying devices and lighting so they can get the most from their remaining vision.

Career Services
Job preparedness, placement assistance and our Learning Center program.

Access Technology and Subsidy Program
Demonstrations of computer systems that talk, enlarge print or convert text to braille; plus information on our subsidy program for qualified individuals.

Reader and Recording Services
Volunteers read essential printed information to individuals, and selected materials are recorded for general distribution.