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Coachella Valley
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.
Coachella Valley
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
760-321-1111.
Life Skills Cooking With Ease
Learn simple adaptive techniques to Four-week session
support activities of daily living so Every Thursday 1.00 - 2.00pm
that you can feel more confident and Teams
able to address your most Learn how to use different
fundamental needs. appliances, meal prep, one-pan
dinners, meals in a mug, along with
Daily Living Skills
safety tips and hacks.
Four-week session
Every Tuesday 10.00 - 11.00am Staying Active
Teams Exercising can be a challenge if one
Learn how to maintain an has a visual impairment, but there
independent lifestyle. are easy adaptations that make
Personal Management and Sensory fitness both possible and fun. With
Awareness the support of our fitness program
participants can build confidence to
Four-week session participate in mainstream exercise
Every Thursday 10.00 - 11.00am and movement opportunities on
Teams their own.
Learn skills to; apply your makeup,
handle money, do household chores, BeMoved – A Dance Fitness
and maintain hygiene. This class will Experience
also “practice” your senses using Every Monday 10.00 - 11.00am
taste, smell, touch and hearing to help Teams
you navigate your world. Enjoy a dance fitness class designed
for abilities of all levels. It is a
full-body workout that is gentle on the successes and failures in facing day
body, easy to follow, and makes you to day challenges, such as
feel beautiful. No dance experience employment and dating, while living
necessary...you will love it! with vision loss during the
pandemic.
Fall Prevention
Sept 20 1.00 - 2.30pm Vision Loss INSIGHT
Teams Every Thursday 10.00 - 11.00am
Join our forum to discuss how to Teams
prevent falls and improve your safety Meet new people and reconnect
in or outside your home. We will with others who are all experiencing
provide you with strategies to vision loss. This weekly group shares
maintain a fall proof home, detail the insights from their common
benefits of using a long white cane, experiences while finding
and provide health and exercise tips encouragement from one another.
to increase your overall safety as you
travel in any environment. En español
Grupo de Apoyo facilitado por
Getting Help Hispanohablantes en Asociación
There is evidence that it is healing to con Joslyn Wellness Center
mind, body, and spirit when we share Every Monday 10.00 - 11.00am
and connect with others who are also Teams
experiencing and adjusting to vision Grupo de discusión facilitado en
loss. Our support groups and classes cómo avanzar en la vida con la
teach coping strategies and visión disminuida. Los temas
techniques to relax and better incluyen conducir el bastón blanco,
manage stress— they help you thrive. ansiedad / angustia, hablar con la
Support Connections familia, sobrellevar la situación y
cualquier problema de pérdida de la
Every Wednesday 1.00 - 2.00pm
visión que le preocupe. El facilitador
Teams
capacitado profesionalmente lo
If you are still working or have ayudará a encontrar soluciones para
recently left the workforce and are sobrellevar eficazmente su pérdida
coping with vision loss and how to de visión.
maintain your social network, you are
not alone. Join this group to support
each other while sharing your
From Coachella Valley
Free Remote Workshops.
Information about these, or other valuable free workshops
hosted on Microsoft Teams, may be found by visiting our website
BrailleInstitute.org/coachellavalley. Call 760-321-1111 to register today.
Technology also allows you to play their
selections with description and we
Shopping for the Holidays: will teach you how to do that as well.
Instacart, Markets and Online Then we will play a Netflix movie for
Shopping. you to enjoy with your popcorn.
Nov 5 3.00 – 5.00pm
Popcorn and a Movie: The
Learn safer, easier ways to obtain Firestick and Disney Accessibility
your holiday groceries and gifts. We Features
will teach you how to order groceries
and gifts using your computer, smart Dec 17 10.00 – 12.00pm
phone, or tablet and have them There are many accessible features
delivered to your home. Find out available for home entertainment. In
about holiday apps to help you this workshop we teach you how to
organize and get your gifts make popcorn in the microwave. We
purchased, wrapped and shipped on will discuss the Amazon Firestick,
time. You will also learn about the which is an inexpensive device that
many other delivery options from you can plug into your TV to access
your favorite stores and restaurants movies and shows with audio
that are quick, safe and convenient. description. The Disney Channel also
allows you to play their selections
Popcorn and a Movie: The Roku with description and we will teach
and Netflix Accessibility Features you how to do that as well. Then we
Dec 3 10.00 – 12.00pm will play a Disney movie for you to
There are many accessible features enjoy with your popcorn.
available for home entertainment. In Getting Help
this workshop we teach you how to
make popcorn in the microwave. We Assistive Devices for Low Vision
will discuss the Roku which is an Sept 10 3.00 – 5.00pm
inexpensive device that you can plug
into your TV to access movies and This workshop details the ins-and-
shows with audio description. Netflix out of low vision devices and how
they can assist you in maintaining Diabetic Retinopathy and Healthy
your independence. Everything from Living Tips
simple handheld magnifiers to Sept 17 3.00 – 5.00pm
Closed Circuit Television Systems.
Learn how devices can maximize Many people with diabetes have
remaining vision and increase experienced some form of vision
independence in reading, writing, loss related to this condition. Learn
and managing medications and the importance of managing blood
finances. sugars. We’ll provide tips on
maintaining a healthy and active
Understanding Vision Loss lifestyle to maximize use of the
Sept 13, Nov 15 remaining vision. We will discuss
10.00am – 12.00pm delicious and healthy recipes along
with the benefits of eating
For those who are interested in vegetables and fruits.
learning about the basics of
blindness and visual impairment. Best Lighting For Your Sight
Non-24 Circadian Rhythm Sleep Oct 15 3.00 – 5.00pm
Wake Disorder For people with low vision, lighting is
Sept 16 3.00 – 5.00pm a critical factor. Learn household
lighting tips including glare control
Non-24 Circadian Rhythm Sleep and contrast enhancement for
Wake Disorder is a chronic condition reading, managing finances,
affecting mainly individuals who are completing personal care, and meal
totally blind but also those with preparation to help maintain safety
limited light perception. If you have and independence.
difficulty falling asleep, difficulty
getting a full night’s sleep and/or Advanced: Best Lighting For Your
difficulty staying awake during the Sight
day, please join us! Dec 3 3.00 – 5.00pm
Guest Speaker: Shauna Jatho, For people with low vision, lighting is
clinical nurse educator a critical factor. If you have attendedour Basic: Best Lighting for Your Community Resources
Sight, join us for this advanced
workshop as we go into more details Coachella Valley Transportation
about specific lighting for various Access and Rideshare Program
tasks. The lumens and kelvin bulbs Oct 25 1.00 – 3.00pm
will be reviewed to determine what Join us as we discuss transportation
works best for you. Learn more in options available to you from local
depth household lighting tips to help agencies located in the Coachella
maintain safety and independence. Valley. Guest speakers will provide
Life Skills valuable information on their
transportation services. Uber, Lyft
Basic Principals of Contrast and GoGo Grandparent are here for
Nov 12 3.00 – 5.00pm your transportation needs and an
overview of each rideshare program
Using contrast is an essential coping will be discussed.
strategy for people with low vision.
The more contrast, the easier it is to
find and use objects, complete daily
tasks, and remain independent.
Learn simple methods to utilize
contrast techniques to maximize
vision and safety in your home and
outdoors.
Cooking
Healthy Eating
Oct 22 10.00am – 12.00pm
Learn techniques for shopping,
preparing, and eating healthy! We
will discuss delicious and healthy
recipes along with the benefits of
eating fruits and vegetables.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) to register.
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 Sept 15 1.30 – 3.00pm
and participate in Braille Institute
meetings and classes using Teams. Learn how to use the Apps Grub Hub,
It can be used on Apple and Android Instacart, and more on any device to
devices as well as Macs and order food independently.
Windows. Hosted by: Anaheim and Riverside
Hosted by: Riverside Center Centers
Meet and Greet Los Angeles Mac Accessibility Options for Low
Connection Pointe Team Vision Users
Sept 14 2.00 – 3.00pm Sept 17 2.00 – 3.00pm
Join us and get to know our team of Learn how to make your Mac work for
experts for an informative you and customize settings includingscreen magnification, display What Can Your Apple Watch Do
adjustments and reading text aloud. For You?
Hosted by: Santa Barbara Center Oct 13 1.30 – 3.00pm
Social Media Overview Besides sending or receiving calls
and using apps, you will learn about
Sept 29 1.00 – 2.00pm the accessibility features like
Explore what types of social media Voiceover, Magnification, and Siri on
are out there that may interest you. your wrist. You will also discover
Learn what’s new and why or why you Workout Tracking and how it can
may not want to use social media. All track your workout sessions monitor
are welcome for this free, your heart rate, blood pressure, and
informative online workshop. detect irregularities in your health
Hosted by: San Diego Center condition.
Hosted by: Anaheim Center
iPhone and iPad Accessibility
Sept 29, Dec 1 1.00 – 2.00pm How to Stay Safe Online: Two Part
Series
Oct 1 10.00 – 11.30am
Oct 13 & 27 1.00 – 2.00pm
Demonstration of VoiceOver, screen
magnification, apps, and voice Whether you’re shopping online,
commands using Siri. checking email, or browsing social
media, you should be aware of bad
Hosted by: Anaheim and Laguna guys waiting to steal sensitive
Hills Centers information. We will discuss
Tips for Reading PDFs with a common threats and how to stay
Screen Reader safe online.
Oct 6 1.00 – 2.00pm Hosted by: San Diego Center
A Portable Document Format (PDF) Using Social Media
is a popular and safe way to share a Oct 15 10.00 – 11.30am
document. For example, the Braille
Institute class catalog and many Learn how easy it is to join and
other publications are provided as a manage your social media channels.
PDF. In this workshop, we will give Get social!
you tips to help read a PDF with Hosted by: Laguna Hills Center
JAWS and NVDA, including what to
Introducing Amazon Alexa
do when it is not readable with a
screen reader. Oct 18, Dec 6 2.00 – 3.00pm
Hosted by: San Diego Center Nov 10 1.30 – 3.00pm
Join us for this online workshopwhere we get started with Amazon’s assistant Siri to locate and utilize
smart assistant, Alexa! You will learn each channel with ease.
all the things you can accomplish Hosted by: Laguna Hills Center
with Alexa and what devices Alexa
works with such as how to get Make Technology Work For You
information, be entertained and Nov 12 10.00 – 11.30am
using voice commands.
Learn simple shortcuts, commands
Hosted by: Anaheim and Riverside and apps to use with your smart
Centers devices. We will discuss how
Introduction to Microsoft Office technology can help you catch up
with communication in your daily
Oct 19 2.00 – 3.00pm life.
This workshop will describe the most Hosted by: Laguna Hills Center
popular accessibility features of
Windows and Microsoft Office. Optical Character Recognition
Hosted by: Santa Barbara Center (OCR) Apps
Nov 16 2.00 – 3.00pm
Delivery Services: Uber Eats
There are many free or low-cost
Oct 27 1.30 – 3.00pm options that don’t require any
Learn all about Uber Eats delivery additional equipment. Learn how to
services. Find out what restaurants use these apps including Seeing AI,
are available, how to get Voice OCR, and Voice Dream
prescriptions delivered, and how it Scanner.
works with Voiceover. In addition, we Hosted by: Santa Barbara Center
will cover what stores are open in
the app and what benefits you get Exploring Clubhouse
with the Uber Eats pass. Nov 16 2.00 – 3.30pm
Hosted by: Anaheim Center Join us as we explore a brand-new
Seeing AI App social networking app that only
requires audio! This is the first audio
Oct 29 10.00 - 11.30am chat app of its kind. We will
Learn about a free app for iOS that demonstrate how this app makes it
narrates the world around you. accessible to all who are visionally
Seeing AI uses the device camera to impaired and blind. Participants will
audibly read text, identify people and need a smart phone.
objects, and audibly describes those Hosted by: Los Angeles Center
objects for people with visual
impairment. Also learn how to
configure the app to technologyHow Blind People See the Smart speakers can be a lot of fun!
Internet Join us in discovering all the useful
Nov 18 3.00 – 4.00pm features they have such as
organizing your schedule, playing
Our Accessible Technology games, making calls and more.
Instructor will give tips and tricks on
how to search the web using screen Hosted by: Laguna Hills Center
readers. He will show you how to Is There An App For That?
scan a page to find what you are
looking for and how to quickly Dec 3 10.00 – 11.30am
navigate through the world wide Discover all the useful apps available
web. to those with low to no vision. We
Hosted by: Santa Barbara Center will discuss apps that can read
short/long text, currencies and
“Alexa, I need help.” barcodes and more!
Nov 23 1.00 – 2.00pm Hosted by: Laguna Hills Center
Learn how Alexa can help with living Introduction to Victor Reader
skills in your home to make your life
easier and more efficient. Dec 10 10.00 – 11.30am
Hosted by: Santa Barbara Center An informative online workshop on
all the wonderful features the Victor
Safe Traveling During the Reader has. The Victor Reader is a
Holidays With Tech handheld, versatile audio book
Dec 1 10.00 – 11.00am reader, music player, and digital
audio recorder.
Learn how to adapt to holiday
schedule changes as they affect your Hosted by: Laguna Hills Center
daily travel. We will provide Google Lookout
information on how to coordinate
your holiday travel safely, including Dec 10 2.00 – 3.00pm
what you need to know about Learn about the free Android app
COVID-19 travel protocols. Our from Google that allows you to read
Technology Specialist will teach you documents out loud, scan food and
how to use technology specifically explore what objects are around you
for holiday travel using VoiceOver with ease.
and Apps. Hosted by: Santa Barbara Center
Hosted by: Riverside Center
Introduction to Smart Speakers
Dec 1 10.00 – 11.30amTechnology Gifts for the Visually Nov 5 & 19, Dec 3 & 17
Impaired 10.00 – 11.30am
Dec 14 2.00 – 3.00pm For those who are interested in
This workshop will give you gift learning about the basics of
ideas for the visually impaired or blindness and visual impairment.
blind techies in your life. Hosted by: Laguna Hills Center
Hosted by: Santa Barbara Center Low Vision 101
Holiday Movies with Audio Sept 15, Oct 13, Nov 10, Dec 15
Description 11.00am – 12.00pm
Dec 15 1.30 – 3.00pm Learn who, what, and the importance
Holiday movie watching just got of Braille Institute’s Low Vision
better. Come and experience the Program. Hear first-hand how our
latest in audio-described movies. free low vision consultation can help
We'll demonstrate streaming individuals with low vision and get
services; specifically, Netflix and an overview of our low vision
Disney+, and an introduction to the services. Join Melissa Caruso the
American Council of the Blind Certified Occupational Therapy
website, which has a fabulous Assistant for our San Diego Center.
resource on everything about audio Hosted by: San Diego Center
description, including cable
company services, master movie and Non-24 Circadian Rhythm Sleep
DVD lists, and performing arts. Wake Disorder
Hosted by: Anaheim Center Sept 23, Nov 18
10.00am – 12.00pm
Android Devices with Low Vision Non-24 Circadian Rhythm Sleep
to No Vision Wake Disorder is a chronic condition
Dec 17 10.00 – 11.30am affecting mainly individuals who are
Learn about the accessibility totally blind but also those with
features an Android Device has to limited light perception. If you have
offer. We will discuss magnification, difficulty falling asleep, difficulty
Google voice assistant, talkback and getting a full night’s sleep and/or
third-party apps that can help you. difficulty staying awake during the
day, please join us!
Hosted by: Laguna Hills Center
Hosted by: Riverside Center
Getting Help Guest Speaker: Shauna Jatho,
clinical nurse educator
Understanding Vision Loss
Sept 10 & 24, Oct 8 & 22,Meet the Riverside Staff Tips for Staying Connected
Sept 23, Oct 21, Nov 22 During the Holidays
2.00 – 3.00pm Nov 17 1.00 – 2.30pm
Introducing the Riverside Staff! Join Join us for this fun interactive
us for this online meet and greet workshop! You will learn about the
where staff will introduce and different ways you can continue
themselves, discuss our free to stay connected with your loved
programs and services, and ones during the holidays.
upcoming online presentations. Hosted by: Laguna Hills Center
Hosted by: Riverside Center
Lunch & Learn: Diabetes and its
Lunch & Learn: Age-Related Effect on Vision Loss
Macular Degeneration Dec 1 12.00 – 1.00pm
Nov 3 12.00 – 1.00pm This is an informative presentation
Age-related macular degeneration for individuals interested to learn
(AMD) remains the leading cause of about Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Fuh
vision loss and blindness in the from UCLA Eye Health will talk about
United States. In this presentation the importance of checking your
given by Dr. Heilweil from UCLA Eye blook sugar and how high/low blood
Health, he will discuss what AMD is, sugar levels affect vision.
how it affects your vision and the Hosted by: Santa Barbara Center
latest progress in developing
treatments, causes, vitamins and Life Skills
symptoms.
Braille 101
Hosted by: Santa Barbara Center
Sept 20, Nov 15 2.00 – 3.30pm
Giving Up the Car Keys
In this workshop we will talk about
Nov 5 1.00 – 2.30pm how Braille began. Methods of
When is the right time to give up the writing Braille, Uncontracted Braille,
car keys? Are you and others safe? Contracted Braille, Braille literacy
What options are available without a and Technology today.
car? How can you be independent Hosted by: Riverside Center
and safe without a car? All these
questions will be answered and Blind/Visually Impaired and
discussed in this workshop. Social Confidence
Hosted by: Laguna Hills Center Sept 21 1.00 – 2.00pm
Learn how to interact with “sight-
ees” and relate to your family andfriends in a healthy manner. This fantastic geographic diversity of
workshop involves tips on how to act California neighborhoods and
and on what resources are available discover new ones. We will also play
in various social situations such as fun games to see how well your know
dining out, shopping, and traveling. Southern California.
It also involves fun anecdotes to Hosted by: Los Angeles Center
demonstrate how to handle awkward
or difficult interactions. Boost Your Confidence Through
Hosted by: Santa Barbara Center Personal Care
Sept 29 1.00 – 2.00pm
Grooming For Success: Two Part
Series How you care for yourself is the key
to how good you feel! In this
Sept 27, Oct 11 11.00am – 12.00pm workshop you will learn tips and
Although it doesn’t say everything, tricks to boost your confidence. We
appearance is the first shot at will discuss hydration, sleep, eating
making a good impression and healthy, and shopping for personal
overcoming common stereotypes care products when you are on a
about blind and visually impaired budget, etc. A special kit will be
people. That’s why grooming plays mailed to the first 15 students to
an important role. In Grooming for sign up.
Success, we will assess the level of Hosted by: Los Angeles Center
knowledge you have about personal
appearance and ask each what you The Art of Aging Gracefully
wish to work on in regard to Oct 12 1.00 – 2.00pm
personal grooming. In addition, we’ll
discuss clothing, hair styles, nail Learn food options and lifestyle tips
care, posture, body language, make- to support aging healthily. The keys
up, hygiene, voice tone, and above to successful aging include
all, confidence. accepting changes and finding
meaningful activities.
Hosted by: San Diego Center
Guest Speaker: Nicole Bissett, Hosted by: Santa Barbara Center
Bissett Productions Protective Techniques and
Southern California Travelogue Pre-cane Skills
Sept 27 3.00 – 4.00pm Oct 20 1.00 – 2.30pm
Learn and share about different Protective techniques can selectively
communities, how to get there with and effectively support safe travel
adaptive tools and what to expect. with the white cane. Together we will
Learn about the highlights of the review techniques and skills like
upper-body and lower-bodyprotective techniques, hand trailing, Keeping safe while traveling during
direction taking, clearing a seat and the holiday can be quite a challenge.
locating dropped objects. We will This workshop will provide you with
also consider tips and strategies for all the tips you need to safely enjoy
usage. And we can share thoughts, traveling with your vision loss. We
ideas and experiences to learn from will discuss all forms of travel,
each other. including by bus, train and plane. We
Hosted by: San Diego Center will also discuss tips on packing and
checking into a hotel.
Dental Care and the Impact on Hosted by: Laguna Hills Center
Your Health
Oct 25 3.00 – 4.00pm Traveling with Vision Loss
In this workshop, you will learn how Dec 7 1.00 – 2.00pm
to maintain good dental habits that Our Orientation and Mobility
boost your confidence and keep you Instructor and guest will discuss tips
healthy. Dental care does not need and tricks for making travel more
to be a tedious task; with the right manageable. They will cover mobility
skills you are on your way to keeping challenges, as well as packing and
your teeth healthy and strong. planning techniques.
Hosted by: Los Angeles Center Hosted by: Santa Barbara Center
Fall Prevention for the Holidays Cooking
Nov 12 1.00 – 2.30pm Cooking in a Smart Home
Let’s get together to discuss ways to Sept 29, Nov 12 10.00am – 11.30am
stay safe from falls this holiday
season. We can stand strong for This informative workshop will
ourselves and for our friends and demonstrate how to incorporate
families. We will review the top tips assistive technology using kitchen
for fall prevention so we can all appliances. Participants will learn
safely enjoy this festive time of year. how to navigate devices and apps to
Let’s share ideas and experiences to advance their cooking abilities.
build our knowledge of how to Hosted by: Los Angeles Center
prevent falls this holiday season and
beyond. More Than One Way to Brew a Pot
Hosted by: San Diego Center Sept 28 1.00 – 2.00pm
Learn the many different ways to
Traveling & Safety Tips for the prepare coffee and tea beverages
Holidays safely and efficiently.
Nov 16 1.00 – 2.30pm Hosted by: Santa Barbara CenterFun and Easy Ideas for Mason Jar Beyond BARD: Methods for
Holiday Gifts Obtaining Audio Books: Two Part
Dec 8 1.00 – 2.30pm Series
Join us for this fun and creative Nov 17, Dec 15 1.00 – 2.00pm
workshop; you will discover how easy Braille and Audio Reading Download
it is to make cute and practical gifts (BARD) is wonderful, but there are
in a mason jar. Kit with recipes and other ways to get audio books, both
accessories included. Quantities are free and paid. In this workshop we
limited so register early. will explore commercial and local
Hosted by: Anaheim Center library apps available to match your
audio book download preference.
Reading Hosted by: San Diego Center
How to Access Free Audiobooks Art
Using the BARD App
Sept 13, Nov 8 2.00 – 3.00pm Gathering from Nature: Garlands,
Wreaths and Crowns
Sept 17 10.00 – 11.30am
Sept 20 10.00 – 11.30am
Learn how to instantly download
audio books and magazines for free First, from your own neighborhoods
using the Braille and Audio Reading and yards, you will gather a variety of
Download (BARD) app. fresh flowers, found grasses, tender
branches from trees— even available
Hosted by: Laguna Hills and herbs such as rosemary or lavender
Riverside Centers will work here. Then, we will gather
All About Audiobooks online over Teams where you will
learn to bind together a floral project
Oct 5 2.00 – 3.00pm of your choosing: garlands, wreaths,
Access the latest releases and old or crowns. While this is a celebration
favorites through audiobook services of the natural world, artificial plants,
including Braille and Audio Reading vines and any lace or other fabric
Download (BARD), Audible, notions may also be useful. Other
Overdrive, and more! Learn about materials to have on hand: some sort
what audiobook services are of twine, string, ribbon, or raffia. Let
available to you, how to access them the fun with flora begin!
and how to find books you want to Hosted by: Los Angeles Center
read.
Hosted by: Santa Barbara Center Upcycling! Turning Trash Into
Treasure
Oct 8 10.00 – 11.30amThis workshop is an introduction to Guide Dogs of the Desert
Upcycling, turning trash into treasure Sept 16 2.00 – 3.00pm
by taking an everyday object that
would normally be Learn all about Guide Dogs of the
discarded/recycled and decorating it Desert, including their eligibility
to become a functional work of art requirements and application and
such as a pen holder or decoration. what makes this guide dog school
stand out from the rest.
Hosted by: Los Angeles Center
Hosted by: Santa Barbara Center
Staying Active
Learn if The Department of
Basic Balance Exercises Rehabilitation Can Help You
Sept 17 1.00 – 2.30pm Oct 1 1.00 – 2.00pm
Have you been sitting more than Join us in learning about obtaining
usual during the pandemic and lost and retaining employment and
some of your balance? This maximizing your ability to live
workshop is to improve your balance independently.
with basic exercises. They are all Hosted by: San Diego Center
done with a chair or next to a Guest Speaker: Bonnie Jimenez, CA
counter, none on the floor. A list of Department of Rehabilitation
the exercises along with their
descriptions will be sent to you. Medication Safety/Script Talk
Hosted by: Laguna Hills Center Oct 26 11.00am – 12.00pm
Talking, large print or braille
Community Resources prescription labels allow visually
Is A Guide Dog Right For You? impaired people to safely and
Sept 10 & 30 11.00am – 12.00pm independently manage their
prescription medications. In this
Guide dog partners are trusted
workshop, learn about Script Talk
friends that offer new opportunities
and how it can help you.
for interaction and greater
independence. Learn if a guide dog Hosted by: San Diego Center
might be right for you. Guest Speaker: Sharla Glass,
En-Vision America
Hosted by: San Diego Center
Guest Speakers: Zack Gittlen, Guide Guide Dogs and Caring for Them
Dogs of America and Patti Robitaille, Oct 26 1.00 – 2.00pm
Guide Dogs for the Blind
Learn what it means to live with a
guide/services dog partner: how to
look after them, how to balance workand play time, and the rights guide that make it easier to hear, dial, and
dogs have in public settings. make calls. Over half a million
Hosted by: Santa Barbara Center Californians are enjoying these
phones. At this workshop, learn if
Making Autonomous Driving you qualify and how to enroll.
Accessible Hosted by: San Diego Center
Nov 9 1.00 – 2.00pm Guest Speaker: Sandra Lambarri
Explore the latest technology Johnson, CTAP
advances surrounding navigation Guide Dogs for the Blind
such as with autonomous vehicles
and other artificial intelligence Dec 2 2.00 – 3.00pm
platforms. Learn about Guide Dogs for the
Hosted by: Santa Barbara Center Blind, including their eligibility
requirements and application and
Virtual Tour of the Santa Barbara what makes this guide dog school
Braille Institute Campus different.
Nov 11 2.00 – 3.00pm Hosted by: Santa Barbara Center
Take a virtual tour of our beautiful
Santa Barbara Center’s campus.
Hosted by: Santa Barbara Center
Go-Go Grandparent, Ride Share
Options
Nov 15 1.00 – 2.30pm
Learn from our Orientation &
Mobility Specialist on how to make
your life easier, obtaining
transportation, groceries, home
services and much more - built
better for older adults without a
smartphone.
Hosted by: Riverside Center
Stay Connected with California
Telephone Access Program
(CTAP)
Nov 19 11.00am – 12.00pm
Learn about free specialized phonesCelebrating 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 Transporte: Taller de Acceso al
transporte y programas de viaje
Nov 17 1.30 – 3.00pm
compartido del Valle de 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 Coachella Valley 74-245 Highway 111 #E101 Palm Desert, CA 92260 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 Coachella Valley classes and services, visit BrailleInstitute.org/coachellavalley or call 760-321-1111. 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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