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Anaheim
Sept 07 – Dec 17
Fall 2021
FREE Remote
Learning Services.
Attend free online workshops, classes and
one-on-one sessions from the comfort of your home.
Algunos de nuestros programas y servicios se ofrecen en
español favor de llamar para más información.
Programs, Workshops and
Class Catalog
Before taking a class,
learn how to live well with
Low Vision.
Low Vision Consultation Helping You During COVID-19
If your vision is affecting your ability While we continue to adapt due to
to perform daily tasks, Braille COVID-19, our virtual Low Vision
Institute’s Low Vision Rehabilitation one-on-one session is an
service can help you. opportunity to connect with you
remotely and discover what Braille
Losing vision doesn’t mean giving Institute programming would best
up on your life activities, it means meet your needs.
learning new ways to do them. Our
free virtual Low Vision consultation Geared towards those who are new
includes personalized one-on-one to our services, or haven't used our
appointments with our Low Vision services in some time, once
Specialists. They will work with you completed you will have access to
over the phone or by video to our online classes and workshops.
maximize your remaining vision by:
At a later date, a follow up
• Assessing your particular needs. appointment will be made for a
magnifier and reading & writing and
• Exploring devices that can help lighting assessment.
you accomplish everyday tasks
like reading, watching TV, and
more.
Maximize your To learn more or to schedule a free
one-on-one appointment with one
remaining vision. of our Low Vision Specialists, call
1-800-BRAILLE (272-4553).
Receive one-on-one services
with a live consultant by phone
or video chat.
Connection Pointe Orientation and Mobility
Join us at Connection Pointe for Go on an adventure! Seriously. Our
one-on-one training on the latest in Orientation and Mobility Specialists
assistive technology. will teach you how to get around
with a white cane, guide dog, and
Learn how to use VoiceOver, text
more.
readers, Seeing AI, and other useful
apps. We have computers, iPhones, You will have the confidence to
Android devices, and iPads for you navigate your home, neighborhood
to practice with, or bring your own and the world.
device to learn on.
For family members and friends,
we’ll teach you the proper
techniques of how to be a sighted
guide so you can assist your loved
one wherever they may go.
“Taking classes from my home is more convenient and I can socialize and meet new people.” – Lilia M. Library Services Personal Connections Our library offers access to over By focusing on your specific goals, 100,000 books and magazines in an Independent Living Skills every genre and for every age in instructor can work with you hardcopy, audio or digital. remotely, using video conferencing We will teach you how to use our or the telephone, to address online audiobook service BARD challenges you may be having in (Braille and Audio Reading Download), these areas: kitchen confidence and so you can download books and safety, household item marking and magazines to your computer or labeling, and other daily living skills mobile device, anywhere, anytime. directly impacted by vision loss.
Attend Braille Institute classes
and workshops from the comfort
of your home.
While Braille Institute Centers Benefits
remain temporarily closed due to • Convenient and within the
COVID-19, we are bringing free comfort of your home.
classes and services to you within
the comfort and safety of your • Free and easy access using your
home. computer, tablet or phone.
• Variety of courses and offerings
Utilizing the Microsoft Teams to choose from.
platform for our distance learning
classes, you can participate using • Live instructor/consultant you
your computer, tablet or phone. can speak with.
“I really enjoy the online experience;
it has been probably just as good as
face-to-face.” – Ron P.
How Does It Work? Virtual One-on-One Sessions
and Tele Services
Braille Institute instructors will
provide you with an online link or These sessions are conducted by a
phone number that will be used to Braille Institute consultant for
connect to a live session. You will services such as Low Vision,
be able to speak with the instructor Orientation and Mobility,
and other participants. Technology training, and Child
Development.
Online Workshops and Classes
Join a 1-1.5 hour session taught by
instructors on a range of subjects
such as Make Technology Work For
You, Cooking Without Looking, Fall
Prevention, Understanding Vision
Loss and more.
Anaheim
Free Remote Classes.
Monday Through Friday
Online class availability, times and days may be changed throughout
the term. Braille Institute classes are free thanks to our generous
donors, unless specified. Register for classes at 714-821-5000.
Life Skills Manage everyday tasks with simple
solutions and in-depth instruction in
Learn simple adaptive techniques to personal care, organizing, shopping,
support activities of daily living so cooking, home safety and
that you can feel more confident and maintenance.
able to address your most
fundamental needs. Orientation and Mobility
Overview
Sensory Awareness
Four week series beginning Nov. 9
Six week series beginning Sept. 9 Every Tuesday 1.30 - 2.30pm
Every Thursday 10.00 - 11.30am Instructor: Haw and Mari
En Español Teams
10.00 – 11.30am
Overview of Orientation and Mobility
Instructors: Emily and Julie
skills where you will learn new tips
Teams
while building confidence and
Learn to use visualization techniques sharing experiences.
and your senses to navigate daily
activities. Orientation and Mobility
Roundtable
Independent Living Skills: Home
2nd Friday of the month, Sept, Nov.,
and Personal Management
and Dec.
Eight week series beginning Sept. 13 1.00 - 2.30pm
Every Monday 10.00 - 11.30am
En Español
En Español 2nd Tuesday of the month, Sept.,
1.00 – 2.30pm Oct., Nov., and Dec.
Instructors: Emily and Julie
Teams
10.00 – 11:30am Victor Reader: Advanced
Instructor: Lea Ann and Mari Every Tuesday 1.00 - 2.30pm
Teams Instructor: Hugo
A monthly Orientation and Mobility Teams
class for Braille Institute students to Covering navigation and advanced
discuss different topics. functions of the Victor Reader
Stream.
Technology
Podcasts
Whatever your degree of vision loss
Every Wednesday 10:00 – 11.30am
there is technology to help you live
Instructor: Beverly
with greater ease. Discover how to
Teams
use the latest and most user-friendly
devices and apps through one-on-one Podcasts are modern radio shows
training at Connection Pointe. but listen whenever you want on any
topic you want. Learn how to access
Navigating VoiceOver with a and discover a variety of podcasts.
Keyboard
iOs VoiceOver: Beginner
Every Monday 1:00 – 2.30pm
Instructor: Salvador Every Thursday 10.00 - 11.30am
Teams En Español
Beginners will work on their own using Every Friday 10.00 – 11.30am
an app and Bluetooth keyboard to Instructor: Hugo
learn how to type. Advanced students Teams
will meet each week for instruction on Basics of navigating your cellphone,
how to use a Bluetooth keyboard to such as making calls, checking voice
control VoiceOver on their iOS mail and more.
devices.
What is an Email
Advanced Topics with Fusion/JAWS En Español
Every Tuesday 10:00 – 11.30am Every Friday 1.00 – 2.30pm
Instructor: Beverly Instructor: Hugo and Emily
Teams Teams
Use keyboard commands to explore Learn how to create, use and
various topics such as navigating web navigate your emails.
pages, reading PDF documents and
learning more about Windows PC.
Practice Your Keyboarding Skills Holiday Cooking with an Air Fryer
Using an App or Website Four week series beginning Nov. 2
Self-paced. An instructor will assist Every Tuesday 10.00 - 11.30am
you at the beginning for help with set- Instructor: Emily
up. Teams
Delicious holiday cooking with an air
Cooking
fryer while learning safety
Learn simple adaptive techniques to techniques and valuable tips.
support activities of daily living so
that you can feel more confident and Getting Help
able to address your most There is evidence it is healing to
fundamental needs. mind, body, and spirit when we
share and connect with others who
Tips for Cooking with Low Vision
are also experiencing and adjusting
Four week series beginning Sept. 8 to vision loss. Our support groups
Every Wed. 10.00 - 11.30am and classes teach coping strategies
En Español beginning Sept. 8 and techniques to relax and better
1.00 – 2.30pm manage stress— helping you thrive.
Instructor: Emily Women’s Peer Support Group
Teams
Every Monday 10.00 - 11.30am
Learn safety tips and useful
En Español
techniques to help you continue to
cook with low vision or no vision. Every Tuesday 1.00 – 2.30pm
Instructor: Emily and Gerry
Easy Cooking in the Microwave Teams and Telephone
Four week series beginning Oct. 6 Peer women’s support group to
Every Wednesday 10.00 - 11.30am build confidence and share
En Español beginning Oct. 6 experiences.
Every Wednesday 1.00 – 2.30pm Adjusting to Vision Loss
Instructor: Emily
Teams Every Thursday 10.00 - 11.30am
En Español 1.00 – 2.30pm
Learn safety techniques and valuable
Instructors: Emily and Beth
tips on cooking easy and delicious
Teams and Telephone
foods in your microwave.
Discussion series to build emotional
strength.Men’s Peer Support Group Learn tips and techniques for
Every Friday 10.00 - 11.30am expressing yourself through art at
Instructor: Richard and Matthew home using materials in kits you’ll
Teams and Telephone receive through the mail. Gain ideas
for how to recycle and repurpose
Peer men’s support group to build household items into one-of-a-kind
confidence and share experiences. works of art.
Artistic Endeavors Studio Art Independent Study
The arts fulfill the important and Every Thursday 1.00 - 2.30pm
fundamental human need for creative Instructor: Erin
expression, but they are also a Teams
powerful way to develop tactile and Art kits are not provided. Please
problem-solving skills; they stimulate come prepared with your own art
and maintain visual memory and supplies and project ideas.
promote self-confidence. Our rich Experiment with your art projects
offering of visual and musical arts and develop your at-home studio
classes leads to more fulfilled lives space. Receive in-depth feedback
and greater independence. and virtual assistance on your
Moments in Art History: More current works in progress from the
Great Masters instructor. Discuss options for
participating in art exhibitions and
Every Monday 1.00 - 2.30pm
publications. Highly recommended
Instructor: Erin
for students who have already taken
Teams
Mixed Media Art Studio.
Whether you are brand new to art or
love working in the studio, Moments Your Artistic and Creative
In Art History takes you behind the Journey
scenes into the lives of the world’s Four week series beginning Sept. 10
most influential artists and artworks. Every Friday 1.00 - 2.30pm
Be inspired by how art and creativity Instructor: Erin
shape countries, cultures, and daily Teams
life of past and present. This mini-series will take you
Mixed Media Art Studio through a series of exercises,
projects, and in-class discussions
Every Tuesday 10.00 - 11.30am
designed to reignite and expand
Instructor: Erin
your unique version of creativity.
TeamsMusic Appreciation Each student is welcome to use
Every Wednesday 1.00 - 2.30pm whatever method of writing or note-
Instructor: Stan taking that works best.
Teams and Telephone
Critical Thinking
Lighten your heart with the sound of In our discussion classes, we invite
music and good friends. you to have meaningful engagement
with a wide variety of subject matter
Reading and Writing —some of it current and timely and
Not being able to read or write some of it looking at cultural history
standard print does not need to be a in context. Connecting and
barrier to accessing literature or interacting with others in a
nonfiction. We have classes that classroom is a powerful way to
encourage exploring audio books and combat social isolation and
learning the braille code, which loneliness. Come connect with new
enables one to continue enjoying ideas and new friends.
books, magazines, and newspapers.
Conversational Spanish
Braille Reading and Writing Every Thursday 1.00 - 2.30pm
Every Mon., Tues., Wed. and Fri., Instructor: Carmen
10.00 - 11.30am Teams and Telephone
En Español Have fun interacting with
Every Mon. 1.00 - 2.30pm classmates, while learning basic
Instructor: Maria words and phrases in Spanish.
Teams
This class will cover the alphabet,
numbers, punctuation, abbreviations,
symbols, and writing.
Introduction to Poetry
Every Wednesday 1.00 - 2.30pm
Instructor: Erin
Teams
A creative writing course that
encourages your inner poet as you
explore forms from around the globe.From Anaheim
Online Workshops
Information about these, or other valuable free workshops hosted on
Microsoft Teams, may be found by visiting our website
BrailleInstitute.org/anaheim.
Call 714-821-5000 to register today.
Technology Introducing Amazon Alexa
Delivery Services: Instacart and Nov 10 1.30 – 3.00pm
Online Shopping Join us for this online workshop
Sept 15 1.30 – 3.00pm where we get started with Amazon’s
smart assistant, Alexa! You will learn
Learn how to use the Apps Grub all the things you can accomplish
Hub, Instacart, and more on any with Alexa and what devices Alexa
device to order food independently. works with such as how to get
iPhone and iPad Accessibility information, be entertained and
using voice commands.
Sept 29, Dec 1 1.00 – 2.00pm
Demonstration of VoiceOver, screen Delivery Services: Uber Eats
magnification, apps, and voice Oct 27 1.30 – 3.00pm
commands using Siri. Learn all about Uber Eats delivery
What Can Your Apple Watch Do services. Find out what restaurants
For You? are available, how to get
Oct 13 1.30 – 3.00pm prescriptions delivered, and how it
works with Voiceover. In addition, we
Besides sending or receiving calls will cover what stores are open in
and using apps, you will learn about the app and what benefits you get
the accessibility features like with the Uber Eats pass.
Voiceover, Magnification, and Siri on
your wrist. You will also discover Holiday Movies with Audio
Workout Tracking and how it can Description
track your workout sessions monitor Dec 15 1.30 – 3.00pm
your heart rate, blood pressure, and
Holiday movie watching just got
detect irregularities in your health
better. Come and experience the
condition.
latest in audio-described movies.
We'll demonstrate streaming
services; specifically, Netflix andDisney+, and an introduction to the American Council of the Blind website, which has a fabulous resource on everything about audio description, including cable company services, master movie and DVD lists, and performing arts. Cooking Fun and Easy Ideas for Mason Jar Holiday Gifts Dec 8 1.00 – 2.30pm Join us for this fun and creative workshop; you will discover how easy it is to make cute and practical gifts in a mason jar. Kit with recipes and accessories included. Quantities are limited so register early.
From Southern California
Free Remote Workshops.
Using technology like Microsoft Teams, we are able to connect you with the
best instructors from all over Southern California. Join any of these free
online workshops offered by our various centers.
Call 1-800-BRAILLE (272-4553) or visit BrailleInstitute.org/classes-events.
Technology presentation. Learn about CP classes
and upcoming workshops. We will also
Learn Microsoft Teams discuss how and when to join these
Sept 8, Oct 6, Nov 10, Dec 8 classes for our Winter session.
10.00 – 11.30am Hosted by: Los Angeles Center
Microsoft Teams is a similar
platform to Zoom. It offers many Delivery Services: Instacart and
features and there are many ways to Online Shopping
join meetings. In this workshop we Sept 14, Nov 9 2.00 – 3.00pm
will highlight the easiest ways to join Learn how to use the Apps Grub Hub,
and participate in Braille Institute Instacart, and more on any device to
meetings and classes using Teams. order food independently.
It can be used on Apple and Android
devices as well as Macs and Hosted by: Riverside Centers
Windows. Mac Accessibility Options for Low
Hosted by: Riverside Center Vision Users
Meet and Greet Los Angeles Sept 17 2.00 – 3.00pm
Connection Pointe Team Learn how to make your Mac work for
Sept 14 2.00 – 3.00pm you and customize settings including
screen magnification, display
Join us and get to know our team of adjustments and reading text aloud.
experts for an informative
Hosted by: Santa Barbara CenterSocial Media Overview guys waiting to steal sensitive
Sept 29 1.00 – 2.00pm information. We will discuss
common threats and how to stay
Explore what types of social media safe online.
are out there that may interest you.
Learn what’s new and why or why you Hosted by: San Diego Center
may not want to use social media. All Using Social Media
are welcome for this free,
informative online workshop. Oct 15 10.00 – 11.30am
Hosted by: San Diego Center Learn how easy it is to join and
manage your social media channels.
iPhone and iPad Accessibility Get social!
Oct 1 10.00 – 11.30am Hosted by: Laguna Hills Center
Demonstration of VoiceOver, screen Introducing Amazon Alexa
magnification, apps, and voice Oct 18, Dec 6 2.00 – 3.00pm
commands using Siri.
Join us for this online workshop
Hosted by: Laguna Hills Center where we get started with Amazon’s
Tips for Reading PDFs with a smart assistant, Alexa! You will learn
Screen Reader all the things you can accomplish
with Alexa and what devices Alexa
Oct 6 1.00 – 2.00pm
works with such as how to get
A Portable Document Format (PDF) information, be entertained and
is a popular and safe way to share a using voice commands.
document. For example, the Braille
Hosted by: Riverside Center
Institute class catalog and many
other publications are provided as a Introduction to Microsoft Office
PDF. In this workshop, we will give Oct 19 2.00 – 3.00pm
you tips to help read a PDF with
JAWS and NVDA, including what to This workshop will describe the most
do when it is not readable with a popular accessibility features of
screen reader. Windows and Microsoft Office.
Hosted by: San Diego Center Hosted by: Santa Barbara Center
How to Stay Safe Online: Two Part Seeing AI App
Series Oct 29 10.00 - 11.30am
Oct 13 & 27 1.00 – 2.00pm Learn about a free app for iOS that
Whether you’re shopping online, narrates the world around you.
checking email, or browsing social Seeing AI uses the device camera to
media, you should be aware of bad audibly read text, identify people and
objects, and audibly describes thoseobjects for people with visual There are many free or low-cost
impairment. Also learn how to options that don’t require any
configure the app to technology additional equipment. Learn how to
assistant Siri to locate and utilize use these apps including Seeing AI,
each channel with ease. Voice OCR, and Voice Dream
Hosted by: Laguna Hills Center Scanner.
Hosted by: Santa Barbara Center
Shopping for the Holidays:
Instacart, Markets and Online Exploring Clubhouse
Shopping. Nov 16 2.00 – 3.30pm
Nov 5 3.00 – 5.00pm Join us as we explore a brand-new
Learn safer, easier ways to obtain social networking app that only
your holiday groceries and gifts. We requires audio! This is the first audio
will teach you how to order groceries chat app of its kind. We will
and gifts using your computer, smart demonstrate how this app makes it
phone, or tablet and have them accessible to all who are visionally
delivered to your home. Find out impaired and blind. Participants will
about holiday apps to help you need a smart phone.
organize and get your gifts Hosted by: Los Angeles Center
purchased, wrapped and shipped on
time. You will also learn about the How Blind People See the
many other delivery options from Internet
your favorite stores and restaurants Nov 18 3.00 – 4.00pm
that are quick, safe and convenient.
Our Accessible Technology
Hosted by: Coachella Valley Center Instructor will give tips and tricks on
Make Technology Work For You how to search the web using screen
readers. He will show you how to
Nov 12 10.00 – 11.30am scan a page to find what you are
Learn simple shortcuts, commands looking for and how to quickly
and apps to use with your smart navigate through the world wide
devices. We will discuss how web.
technology can help you catch up Hosted by: Santa Barbara Center
with communication in your daily
life. “Alexa, I need help.”
Hosted by: Laguna Hills Center Nov 23 1.00 – 2.00pm
Optical Character Recognition Learn how Alexa can help with living
(OCR) Apps skills in your home to make your life
easier and more efficient.
Nov 16 2.00 – 3.00pm
Hosted by: Santa Barbara CenterSafe Traveling During the available for home entertainment. In
Holidays With Tech this workshop we teach you how to
Dec 1 10.00 – 11.00am make popcorn in the microwave. We
will discuss the Roku which is an
Learn how to adapt to holiday inexpensive device that you can plug
schedule changes as they affect your into your TV to access movies and
daily travel. We will provide shows with audio description. Netflix
information on how to coordinate also allows you to play their
your holiday travel safely, including selections with description and we
what you need to know about will teach you how to do that as well.
COVID-19 travel protocols. Our Then we will play a Netflix movie for
Technology Specialist will teach you you to enjoy with your popcorn.
how to use technology specifically
for holiday travel using VoiceOver Hosted by: Coachella Valley Center
and Apps. Introduction to Victor Reader
Hosted by: Riverside Center Dec 10 10.00 – 11.30am
Introduction to Smart Speakers An informative online workshop on
Dec 1 10.00 – 11.30am all the wonderful features the Victor
Reader has. The Victor Reader is a
Smart speakers can be a lot of fun! handheld, versatile audio book
Join us in discovering all the useful reader, music player, and digital
features they have such as audio recorder.
organizing your schedule, playing
games, making calls and more. Hosted by: Laguna Hills Center
Hosted by: Laguna Hills Center Google Lookout
Is There An App For That? Dec 10 2.00 – 3.00pm
Dec 3 10.00 – 11.30am Learn about the free Android app
from Google that allows you to read
Discover all the useful apps available documents out loud, scan food and
to those with low to no vision. We explore what objects are around you
will discuss apps that can read with ease.
short/long text, currencies and
barcodes and more! Hosted by: Santa Barbara Center
Hosted by: Laguna Hills Center Technology Gifts for the Visually
Impaired
Popcorn and a Movie: The Roku
and Netflix Accessibility Features Dec 14 2.00 – 3.00pm
Dec 3 10.00 – 12.00pm This workshop will give you gift
ideas for the visually impaired or
There are many accessible featuresblind techies in your life. For those who are interested in
Hosted by: Santa Barbara Center learning about the basics of
blindness and visual impairment.
Android Devices with Low Vision
Hosted by: Coachella Valley and
to No Vision
Laguna Hills Centers
Dec 17 10.00 – 11.30am
Assistive Devices for Low Vision
Learn about the accessibility
features an Android Device has to Sept 10 3.00 – 5.00pm
offer. We will discuss magnification, This workshop details the ins-and-
Google voice assistant, talkback and out of low vision devices and how
third-party apps that can help you. they can assist you in maintaining
Hosted by: Laguna Hills Center your independence. Everything from
simple handheld magnifiers to
Popcorn and a Movie: The Closed Circuit Television Systems.
Firestick and Disney Accessibility Learn how devices can maximize
Features remaining vision and increase
Dec 17 10.00 – 12.00pm independence in reading, writing,
and managing medications and
There are many accessible features
finances.
available for home entertainment. In
this workshop we teach you how to Hosted by: Coachella Valley Center
make popcorn in the microwave. We Low Vision 101
will discuss the Amazon Firestick,
which is an inexpensive device that Sept 15, Oct 13, Nov 10, Dec 15
you can plug into your TV to access 11.00am – 12.00pm
movies and shows with audio Learn who, what, and the importance
description. The Disney Channel also of Braille Institute’s Low Vision
allows you to play their selections Program. Hear first-hand how our
with description and we will teach free low vision consultation can help
you how to do that as well. Then we individuals with low vision and get
will play a Disney movie for you to an overview of our low vision
enjoy with your popcorn. services. Join Melissa Caruso the
Hosted by: Coachella Valley Center Certified Occupational Therapy
Assistant for our San Diego Center.
Getting Help Hosted by: San Diego Center
Understanding Vision Loss Non-24 Circadian Rhythm Sleep
Sept 10, 13 & 24, Oct 8 & 22, Nov 5, Wake Disorder
15 & 19, Dec 3 &17 Sept 16 3.00 – 5.00pm
10.00am – 12.00pmSept 23, Nov 18 programs and services, and
10.00am – 12.00pm upcoming online presentations.
Non-24 Circadian Rhythm Sleep Hosted by: Riverside Center
Wake Disorder is a chronic condition
affecting mainly individuals who are Tips for Staying Connected
totally blind but also those with During the Holidays
limited light perception. If you have Oct 8 1.00 – 2.30pm
difficulty falling asleep, difficulty Do you wonder whether you should
getting a full night’s sleep and/or be using a white cane or not? Then
difficulty staying awake during the this is the workshop for you! We will
day, please join us! go over what necessitates the use of
Hosted by: Coachella Valley and the cane, and what is best for the
Riverside Centers safety of others and yourself.
Guest Speaker: Shauna Jatho, Hosted by: Laguna Hills Center
clinical nurse educator
Best Lighting For Your Sight
Diabetic Retinopathy and Healthy
Oct 15 3.00 – 5.00pm
Living Tips
For people with low vision, lighting is
Sept 17 3.00 – 5.00pm
a critical factor. Learn household
Many people with diabetes have lighting tips including glare control
experienced some form of vision and contrast enhancement for
loss related to this condition. Learn reading, managing finances,
the importance of managing blood completing personal care, and meal
sugars. We’ll provide tips on preparation to help maintain safety
maintaining a healthy and active and independence.
lifestyle to maximize use of the
Hosted by: Coachella Valley Center
remaining vision. We will discuss
delicious and healthy recipes along Lunch & Learn: Age-Related
with the benefits of eating Macular Degeneration
vegetables and fruits. Nov 3 12.00 – 1.00pm
Hosted by: Coachella Valley Center
Age-related macular degeneration
Meet the Riverside Staff (AMD) remains the leading cause of
Sept 23, Oct 21, Nov 22 vision loss and blindness in the
2.00 – 3.00pm United States. In this presentation
given by Dr. Heilweil from UCLA Eye
Introducing the Riverside Staff! Join Health, he will discuss what AMD is,
us for this online meet and greet how it affects your vision and the
where staff will introduce latest progress in developing
themselves, discuss our freetreatments, causes, vitamins and Dec 3 3.00 – 5.00pm
symptoms. For people with low vision, lighting is
Hosted by: Santa Barbara Center a critical factor. If you have attended
our Basic: Best Lighting for Your
Giving Up the Car Keys
Sight, join us for this advanced
Nov 5 1.00 – 2.30pm workshop as we go into more details
When is the right time to give up the about specific lighting for various
car keys? Are you and others safe? tasks. The lumens and kelvin bulbs
What options are available without a will be reviewed to determine what
car? How can you be independent works best for you. Learn more in
and safe without a car? All these depth household lighting tips to help
questions will be answered and maintain safety and independence.
discussed in this workshop. Hosted by: Coachella Valley
Hosted by: Laguna Hills Center
Life Skills
Tips for Staying Connected
During the Holidays Braille 101
Nov 17 1.00 – 2.30pm Sept 20, Nov 15 2.00 – 3.30pm
Join us for this fun interactive In this workshop we will talk about
workshop! You will learn about the how Braille began. Methods of
and different ways you can continue writing Braille, Uncontracted Braille,
to stay connected with your loved Contracted Braille, Braille literacy
ones during the holidays. and Technology today.
Hosted by: Laguna Hills Center Hosted by: Riverside Center
Lunch & Learn: Diabetes and its Blind/Visually Impaired and
Effect on Vision Loss Social Confidence
Dec 1 12.00 – 1.00pm Sept 21 1.00 – 2.00pm
This is an informative presentation Learn how to interact with “sight-
for individuals interested to learn ees” and relate to your family and
about Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Fuh friends in a healthy manner. This
from UCLA Eye Health will talk about workshop involves tips on how to act
the importance of checking your and on what resources are available
blook sugar and how high/low blood in various social situations such as
sugar levels affect vision. dining out, shopping, and traveling.
It also involves fun anecdotes to
Hosted by: Santa Barbara Center demonstrate how to handle awkward
Advanced: Best Lighting For Your or difficult interactions.
Sight Hosted by: Santa Barbara CenterGrooming For Success: Two Part How you care for yourself is the key
Series to how good you feel! In this
Sept 27, Oct 11 11.00am – 12.00pm workshop you will learn tips and
tricks to boost your confidence. We
Although it doesn’t say everything, will discuss hydration, sleep, eating
appearance is the first shot at healthy, and shopping for personal
making a good impression and care products when you are on a
overcoming common stereotypes budget, etc. A special kit will be
about blind and visually impaired mailed to the first 15 students to
people. That’s why grooming plays sign up.
an important role. In Grooming for Hosted by: Los Angeles Center
Success, we will assess the level of
knowledge you have about personal The Art of Aging Gracefully
appearance and ask each what you Oct 12 1.00 – 2.00pm
wish to work on in regard to
personal grooming. In addition, we’ll Learn food options and lifestyle tips
discuss clothing, hair styles, nail to support aging healthily. The keys
care, posture, body language, make- to successful aging include
up, hygiene, voice tone, and above accepting changes and finding
all, confidence. meaningful activities.
Hosted by: San Diego Center Hosted by: Santa Barbara Center
Guest Speaker: Nicole Bissett, Protective Techniques and
Bissett Productions Pre-cane Skills
Southern California Travelogue Oct 20 1.00 – 2.30pm
Sept 27 3.00 – 4.00pm Protective techniques can selectively
Learn and share about different and effectively support safe travel
communities, how to get there with with the white cane. Together we will
adaptive tools and what to expect. review techniques and skills like
Learn about the highlights of the upper-body and lower-body
fantastic geographic diversity of protective techniques, hand trailing,
California neighborhoods and direction taking, clearing a seat and
discover new ones. We will also play locating dropped objects. We will
fun games to see how well your know also consider tips and strategies for
Southern California. usage. And we can share thoughts,
ideas and experiences to learn from
Hosted by: Los Angeles Center each other.
Boost Your Confidence Through Hosted by: San Diego Center
Personal Care
Sept 29 1.00 – 2.00pmDental Care and the Impact on Traveling & Safety Tips for the
Your Health Holidays
Oct 25 3.00 – 4.00pm Nov 16 1.00 – 2.30pm
In this workshop, you will learn how Keeping safe while traveling during
to maintain good dental habits that the holiday can be quite a challenge.
boost your confidence and keep you This workshop will provide you with
healthy. Dental care does not need all the tips you need to safely enjoy
to be a tedious task; with the right traveling with your vision loss. We
skills you are on your way to keeping will discuss all forms of travel,
your teeth healthy and strong. including by bus, train and plane. We
Hosted by: Los Angeles Center will also discuss tips on packing and
checking into a hotel.
Fall Prevention for the Holidays Hosted by: Laguna Hills Center
Nov 12 1.00 – 2.30pm
Traveling with Vision Loss
Let’s get together to discuss ways to
stay safe from falls this holiday Dec 7 1.00 – 2.00pm
season. We can stand strong for Our Orientation and Mobility
ourselves and for our friends and Instructor and guest will discuss tips
families. We will review the top tips and tricks for making travel more
for fall prevention so we can all manageable. They will cover mobility
safely enjoy this festive time of year. challenges, as well as packing and
Let’s share ideas and experiences to planning techniques.
build our knowledge of how to Hosted by: Santa Barbara Center
prevent falls this holiday season and
beyond. Cooking
Hosted by: San Diego Center Healthy Eating
Basic Principals of Contrast Oct 22 10.00am – 12.00pm
Nov 12 3.00 – 5.00pm Learn techniques for shopping,
Using contrast is an essential coping preparing, and eating healthy! We
strategy for people with low vision. will discuss delicious and healthy
The more contrast, the easier it is to recipes along with the benefits of
find and use objects, complete daily eating fruits and vegetables.
tasks, and remain independent. Hosted by: Coachella Valley Center
Learn simple methods to utilize
contrast techniques to maximize Cooking in a Smart Home
vision and safety in your home and Sept 29, Nov 12 10.00am – 11.30am
outdoors. This informative workshop will
Hosted by: Coachella Valley Center demonstrate how to incorporateassistive technology using kitchen Beyond BARD: Methods for
appliances. Participants will learn Obtaining Audio Books: Two Part
how to navigate devices and apps to Series
advance their cooking abilities. Nov 17, Dec 15 1.00 – 2.00pm
Hosted by: Los Angeles Center Braille and Audio Reading Download
More Than One Way to Brew a Pot (BARD) is wonderful, but there are
other ways to get audio books, both
Sept 28 1.00 – 2.00pm
free and paid. In this workshop we
Learn the many different ways to will explore commercial and local
prepare coffee and tea beverages library apps available to match your
safely and efficiently. audio book download preference.
Hosted by: Santa Barbara Center Hosted by: San Diego Center
Reading Art
How to Access Free Audiobooks Gathering from Nature: Garlands,
Using the BARD App Wreaths and Crowns
Sept 13, Nov 8 2.00 – 3.00pm Sept 20 10.00 – 11.30am
Sept 17 10.00 – 11.30am First, from your own neighborhoods
Learn how to instantly download and yards, you will gather a variety of
audio books and magazines for free fresh flowers, found grasses, tender
using the Braille and Audio Reading branches from trees— even available
Download (BARD) app. herbs such as rosemary or lavender
will work here. Then, we will gather
Hosted by: Laguna Hills and
online over Teams where you will
Riverside Centers
learn to bind together a floral project
All About Audiobooks of your choosing: garlands, wreaths,
Oct 5 2.00 – 3.00pm or crowns. While this is a celebration
of the natural world, artificial plants,
Access the latest releases and old vines and any lace or other fabric
favorites through audiobook services notions may also be useful. Other
including Braille and Audio Reading materials to have on hand: some sort
Download (BARD), Audible, of twine, string, ribbon, or raffia. Let
Overdrive, and more! Learn about the fun with flora begin!
what audiobook services are
available to you, how to access them Hosted by: Los Angeles Center
and how to find books you want to
read.
Hosted by: Santa Barbara CenterUpcycling! Turning Trash Into Guide Dogs of the Desert
Treasure Sept 16 2.00 – 3.00pm
Oct 8 10.00 – 11.30am Learn all about Guide Dogs of the
This workshop is an introduction to Desert, including their eligibility
Upcycling, turning trash into treasure requirements and application and
by taking an everyday object that what makes this guide dog school
would normally be stand out from the rest.
discarded/recycled and decorating it Hosted by: Santa Barbara Center
to become a functional work of art
such as a pen holder or decoration. Learn if The Department of
Hosted by: Los Angeles Center Rehabilitation Can Help You
Oct 1 1.00 – 2.00pm
Staying Active
Join us in learning about obtaining
Basic Balance Exercises and retaining employment and
Sept 17 1.00 – 2.30pm maximizing your ability to live
independently.
Have you been sitting more than
usual during the pandemic and lost Hosted by: San Diego Center
some of your balance? This Guest Speaker: Bonnie Jimenez, CA
workshop is to improve your balance Department of Rehabilitation
with basic exercises. They are all Coachella Valley Transportation
done with a chair or next to a Access and Rideshare Program
counter, none on the floor. A list of
Oct 25 1.00 – 3.00pm
the exercises along with their
descriptions will be sent to you. Join us as we discuss transportation
options available to you from local
Hosted by: Laguna Hills Center
agencies located in the Coachella
Community Resources Valley. Guest speakers will provide
valuable information on their
Is A Guide Dog Right For You? transportation services. Uber, Lyft
Sept 10 & 30 11.00am – 12.00pm and GoGo Grandparent are here for
your transportation needs and an
Guide dog partners are trusted
overview of each rideshare program
friends that offer new opportunities
will be discussed.
for interaction and greater
independence. Learn if a guide dog Hosted by: Coachella Valley Center
might be right for you. Medication Safety/Script Talk
Hosted by: San Diego Center Oct 26 11.00am – 12.00pm
Guest Speakers: Zack Gittlen, Guide
Dogs of America and Patti Robitaille, Talking, large print or braille
Guide Dogs for the Blindprescription labels allow visually Go-Go Grandparent, Ride Share
impaired people to safely and Options
independently manage their Nov 15 1.00 – 2.30pm
prescription medications. In this
workshop, learn about Script Talk Learn from our Orientation &
and how it can help you. Mobility Specialist on how to make
your life easier, obtaining
Hosted by: San Diego Center transportation, groceries, home
Guest Speaker: Sharla Glass, services and much more - built
En-Vision America better for older adults without a
Guide Dogs and Caring for Them smartphone.
Oct 26 1.00 – 2.00pm Hosted by: Riverside Center
Learn what it means to live with a Stay Connected with California
guide/services dog partner: how to Telephone Access Program
look after them, how to balance work (CTAP)
and play time, and the rights guide Nov 19 11.00am – 12.00pm
dogs have in public settings.
Learn about free specialized phones
Hosted by: Santa Barbara Center that make it easier to hear, dial, and
Making Autonomous Driving make calls. Over half a million
Accessible Californians are enjoying these
phones. At this workshop, learn if
Nov 9 1.00 – 2.00pm you qualify and how to enroll.
Explore the latest technology Hosted by: San Diego Center
advances surrounding navigation Guest Speaker: Sandra Lambarri
such as with autonomous vehicles Johnson, CTAP
and other artificial intelligence
platforms. Guide Dogs for the Blind
Hosted by: Santa Barbara Center Dec 2 2.00 – 3.00pm
Virtual Tour of the Santa Barbara Learn about Guide Dogs for the
Braille Institute Campus Blind, including their eligibility
requirements and application and
Nov 11 2.00 – 3.00pm
what makes this guide dog school
Take a virtual tour of our beautiful different.
Santa Barbara Center’s campus.
Hosted by: Santa Barbara Center
Hosted by: Santa Barbara CenterCelebrating Orientation and
Mobility during October!
During the month of October, Braille Institute is raising awareness of
Orientation & Mobility (O&M) by hosting free online workshops and events
focused on everything that has to do with O&M!
2nd Annual Virtual Move-A-Thon
Join us for the virtual Move-A-Thon How to Get Started
which runs from October 1-29. The
individual logging the most time in • Register at:
their category will receive a custom BrailleInstitute.org/om
white cane! We look forward to you • Set your personal goals.
joining us in this healthy and fun way • Participate from anywhere,
to promote physical activity among whether you stay indoors or take
the visually impaired community. it outside; all activities are
welcome!
Be sure to register as an individual,
and get your friends, family, or Record your time spent moving
neighbors to join! Everyone who daily, beginning October 1 through
registers, gets a free visor! October 29, at 12.00 pm PDT.Free Remote Orientation and Mobility Workshops
Register for these free online workshops at BrailleInstitute.org/om.
Move-A-Thon Kick Off this is the workshop for you! We will
Oct 1 1.00 – 2.00pm go over what necessitates the use
of the cane, and what is best for
Come join us virtually in this healthy the safety of others and yourself.
and fun physical activity among the
visually impaired and blind Hosted by: Laguna Hills Center
community. Introduction to Soundscape
Hosted by: All Centers Oct 8 1.00 – 2.30pm
How to Use the Lazarillo App Learn about Microsoft Soundscape,
Oct 8 11.00am – 12.00pm and its 3D audio technology, which
enhances your awareness of what
The Lazarillo app guides the traveler, is around you and helps you get
who is blind or visually impaired, around and explore your
through their city and building surroundings.
environments with real-time voice
messages and connects users with Hosted by: Anaheim Center
businesses through accessible Real Talk: Interview with
online shopping and notification Visually Impaired Athletes
services!
Oct 14 6.30 – 7.30pm
Hosted by: Los Angeles Center
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s
Am I Ready for the White Cane? like to compete with little to no
Oct 8 1.00 – 2.30pm sight, this is the workshop for you!
Virtually meet two accomplished
Do you wonder whether you should visually impaired athletes from the
be using a white cane or not? Then USA Blind Hockey Team andIndia’s National Paralympic specialists and representatives
Champion in the 100 and 200 from various schools and agencies.
meters. Hosted by: Santa Barbara Center
Hosted by: San Diego Center
Is A Guide Dog Right For You?
White Cane Awareness Day Oct 28 1.00 – 2.00pm
Oct 15 1.00 – 2.30pm Guide dog partners are trusted
This is a day to celebrate “White friends that offer new opportunities
Cane Awareness Day”. The Lions for interaction and greater
Club will be joining us and sharing independence. Learn if a guide dog
how they are “Knights for the Blind”. might be right for you.
We will be reading the presidential Hosted by: Anaheim Center
proclamation and sharing the history
of White Cane Awareness Day along Move-A-Thon Finish Line
with the White Cane Law. White Oct 29 1.00 – 2.00pm
Cane users will share what the cane
has done for them. Share your accomplishments with
the rest of the event participants
Hosted by: All Centers and hear experiences from a
So You Want to be an Orientation diverse group of move-a-thon
and Mobility Specialist? finishers!
Oct 22 1.00 – 2.30pm Hosted by: All Centers
Join us for a special opportunity to
listen to Orientation and MobilityEn español
Talleres virtuales gratuitos.
Usando tecnología como Microsoft Teams, podemos conectarlo con los
mejores instructores de todo el sur de California. Únase a cualquiera de estos
talleres online gratuitos que ofrecen nuestros diversos centros.
Llame al 1800-BRAILLE (272-4553) si tiene preguntas. Registrar aquí:
BrailleInstitute.org/seminarios.
Compresión de la pérdida de ciudad o diferentes edificios con
visión mensajes enviados en tiempo real y
Oct 11, Dec 13 10.00am – 12.00pm conecta a las personas usando la
aplicacion con negocios mediante la
Presentado por Karla Corona, accesibilidad para hacer compras en
instructora de Coachella Valley para linea y servicios de notificacion.
adultos y jóvenes proporcionará
Presentado por: Coachella Valley
información a personas que estén
Center
interesados en aprender sobre los
fundamentos de la ceguera y la Aumente su confianza a través del
discapacidad visual. Karla también cuidado personal
le informará sobre todos los Oct 13 1.00 – 2.00pm
programas y servicios gratuitos que
Braille Institute tiene para ofrecer y ¡Cómo te preocupas por ti mismo es
cómo puede participar en ellos. Esta la clave de lo bien que te sientes! En
es una gran manera de comenzar su este taller aprenderás consejos y
introducción a los servicios de trucos para aumentar tu confianza.
Braille para usted, su familia y Hablaremos sobre la hidratación, el
amigos. sueño, la alimentación saludable y la
Presentado por: Coachella Valley compra de productos para el cuidado
Center personal cuando tenga un
presupuesto limitado, etc. Se enviará
Orientación y Mobilidad para el por correo un kit especial a los
mes del Bastón Blanco: Como primeros 15 estudiantes que se
usar la aplicacion Lazarillo inscriban.
Oct 12 1.00 – 2.30pm Presentado por: Los Angeles Center
Aprende a usar la aplicacion
Lazarillo. La aplicacion de Lazarillo
ayuda a guiar a las personas, sin
visión o con baja visión, por suEl cuidado dental y el impacto en Comidas saludables
su salud Nov 19 1.00 – 3.00pm
Oct 26 1.00 – 2.00pm La instructora de habilidades para la
En este taller, aprenderá a mantener vida independiente, Leticia
buenos hábitos dentales que Hernandez del Centro de Coachella
aumentan su confianza y lo Valley, le enseñará las técnicas para
mantienen saludable. El cuidado comprar, preparar y comer
dental no tiene por qué ser una saludablemente. Ella hablará sobre
tarea tediosa; con las habilidades recetas deliciosas y saludables junto
adecuadas, estará en camino de con los beneficios de comer frutas y
mantener sus dientes sanos y verduras.
fuertes. Presentado por: Coachella Valley
Presentado por: Los Angeles Center Center
Introducción Amazon Alexa Acceso al transporte y programas
de viaje compartido del Valle de
Nov 17 1.30 – 3.00pm
Coachella
¡Únase a nosotros en este taller
Nov 29 10.00am – 12.00pm
gratuito donde comenzamos con la
asistente inteligente de Amazon, Unase a nosotros mientras
Alexa! Aprenderá todas las cosas conversamos las opciones de
que puede lograr con Alexa y con transporte disponibles para usted de
qué dispositivos trabaja Alexa, cómo las agencias locales ubicadas en el
obtener información, entretenerse y Valle de Coachella. Los oradores
usar comandos de voz. invitados proporcionarán
información valiosa sobre sus
Presentado por: Anaheim Center
servicios de transporte. Uber, Lyft y
GoGo Grandparent están aquí para
sus necesidades de transporte y se
discutirá una visión general de cada
programa de viaje compartido.
Presentado por: Coachella Valley
Center
Braille Institute admits students and clients of any race, color, national and ethnic origin, age, religion and
sexual orientation to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to
students and clients of Braille Institute. We do not discriminate against the foregoing in the administration of
any of our policies or programs.Braille Institute Anaheim 527 North Dale Avenue Anaheim, CA 92801 Save The Date Fall Remote Session Begins Thanksgiving (Closed) Tuesday, Sept 7 Thursday, Nov 25 and Friday, Nov 26 Fall Remote Session Ends Friday, Dec 17 For more information about Braille Institute Anaheim classes and services, visit BrailleInstitute.org/anaheim or call 714-821-5000. Braille Institute Centers remain temporarily closed due to COVID-19. We are bringing online classes and services to you within the comfort and safety of your home. 1-800-BRAILLE (272-4553) BrailleInstitute.org
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