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Riverside
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.
Riverside
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 951-787-8800.
Technology techniques to relax and better
manage stress— they help you
Whatever your degree of vision loss thrive.
there is technology to help you live
with greater ease. Discover how to Peer Support
use the latest and most user-friendly Every Tuesday 2.00 - 3.30pm
devices and apps through one-on-one Teams
training at Connection Pointe. Do you have a question about sight
Tech Tuesday loss? Or do you just want a friendly
voice to talk to about living a
Every Tuesday 10.00 - 11.30am
fulfilling life with low vision? Join
Instructor: Kelly
and participate in learning about
Teams
living with vision loss through our
Come share your technology triumphs peer support group.
and get help with your technology
questions. We will feature an app or Self-Care
function of a device followed by Every Wednesday 2.00 - 3.00pm
discussion of your technical victories Teams
and challenges. Think about yourself. Let Braille
Getting Help Institute help you work through your
stress and anxiety. Our instructor
There is evidence that it is healing to will provide mental, fun games and
mind, body, and spirit when we share light exercises for your body to get
and connect with others who are also your blood flowing.
experiencing and adjusting to vision
loss. Our support groups and classes
teach coping strategies and
Life Skills Reading and Writing
Learn simple adaptive techniques to Not being able to read or write
support activities of daily living so standard print does not need to be a
that you can feel more confident and barrier to accessing literature or
able to address your most nonfiction. We have classes that
fundamental needs. encourage exploring audio books
and learning the braille code, which
Travel Throughout the City
enables one to continue enjoying
Every Thursday 10.00 – 11.00am books, magazines, and newspapers.
Instructor: Kelly
Teams Victor Reader
Learn how to find an app to travel Every Wednesday 2.00 - 3.00pm
throughout your city and further. Step Instructor: Kelly
by step instructions for you at your Teams
fingertips. Simple travel is a touch An informative online class on all
away. the wonderful features the Victor
Reader has. The Victor Reader is a
handheld, versatile audio book
reader, music player, and digital
audio recorder.
From Riverside
Free Remote Workshops.
Information about these, or other valuable free workshops hosted
on Microsoft Teams, may be found by visiting our website
BrailleInstitute.org/riverside.
Call 951-787-8800 to register today.
Technology Introducing Amazon Alexa
Learn Microsoft Teams Oct 18, Dec 6 2.00 – 3.00pm
Sept 8, Oct 6, Nov 10, Dec 8 Join us for this online workshop
10.00 – 11.30am where we get started with Amazon’s
smart assistant, Alexa! You will learn
Microsoft Teams is a similar all the things you can accomplish
platform to Zoom. It offers many with Alexa and what devices Alexa
features and there are many ways to works with such as how to get
join meetings. In this workshop we information, be entertained and
will highlight the easiest ways to join using voice commands.
and participate in Braille Institute
meetings and classes using Teams. Safe Traveling During the
It can be used on Apple and Android Holidays With Tech
devices as well as Macs and Dec 1 10.00 – 11.00am
Windows.
Learn how to adapt to holiday
Delivery Services: Instacart and schedule changes as they affect your
Online Shopping daily travel. We will provide
Sept 14, Nov 9 2.00 – 3.00pm information on how to coordinate
your holiday travel safely, including
Learn how to use the Apps Grub what you need to know about
Hub, Instacart, and more on any COVID-19 travel protocols. Our
device to order food independently. Technology Specialist will teach you
how to use technology specifically
for holiday travel using VoiceOver
and Apps.
Getting Help Reading Meet the Riverside Staff How to Access Free Audiobooks Sept 23, Oct 21, Nov 22 Using the BARD App 2.00 – 3.00pm Sept 13, Nov 8 2.00 – 3.00pm Introducing the Riverside Staff! Join Learn how to instantly download us for this online meet and greet audio books and magazines for free where staff will introduce using the Braille and Audio Reading themselves, discuss our free Download (BARD) app. programs and services, and upcoming online presentations. Hosted by: Riverside Center Life Skills Braille 101 Sept 20, Nov 15 2.00 – 3.30pm In this workshop we will talk about how Braille began. Methods of writing Braille, Uncontracted Braille, Contracted Braille, Braille literacy and Technology today.
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 Mac Accessibility Options for Low
Vision Users
Meet and Greet Los Angeles
Connection Pointe Team Sept 17 2.00 – 3.00pm
Sept 14 2.00 – 3.00pm Learn how to make your Mac work for
you and customize settings including
Join us and get to know our team of screen magnification, display
experts for an informative adjustments and reading text aloud.
presentation. Learn about CP
classes and upcoming workshops. Hosted by: Santa Barbara Center
We will also discuss how and when Social Media Overview
to join these classes for our Winter
session. Sept 29 1.00 – 2.00pm
Hosted by: Los Angeles Center Explore what types of social media
are out there that may interest you.
Delivery Services: Instacart and Learn what’s new and why or why you
Online Shopping may not want to use social media. All
Sept 15 1.30 – 3.00pm are welcome for this free, informative
online workshop.
Learn how to use the Apps Grub
Hub, Instacart, and more on any Hosted by: San Diego Center
device to order food independently.
Hosted by: Anaheim CenteriPhone and iPad Accessibility How to Stay Safe Online: Two Part
Sept 29, Dec 1 1.00 – 2.00pm Series
Oct 1 10.00 – 11.30am Oct 13 & 27 1.00 – 2.00pm
Demonstration of VoiceOver, screen Whether you’re shopping online,
magnification, apps, and voice checking email, or browsing social
commands using Siri. media, you should be aware of bad
guys waiting to steal sensitive
Hosted by: Anaheim and Laguna information. We will discuss
Hills Centers common threats and how to stay
Tips for Reading PDFs with a safe online.
Screen Reader Hosted by: San Diego Center
Oct 6 1.00 – 2.00pm Using Social Media
A Portable Document Format (PDF) Oct 15 10.00 – 11.30am
is a popular and safe way to share a
document. For example, the Braille Learn how easy it is to join and
Institute class catalog and many manage your social media channels.
other publications are provided as a Get social!
PDF. In this workshop, we will give Hosted by: Laguna Hills Center
you tips to help read a PDF with Introducing Amazon Alexa
JAWS and NVDA, including what to
do when it is not readable with a Nov 10 1.30 – 3.00pm
screen reader. Join us for this online workshop
Hosted by: San Diego Center where we get started with Amazon’s
smart assistant, Alexa! You will learn
What Can Your Apple Watch Do all the things you can accomplish
For You? with Alexa and what devices Alexa
Oct 13 1.30 – 3.00pm works with such as how to get
Besides sending or receiving calls information, be entertained and
and using apps, you will learn about using voice commands.
the accessibility features like Hosted by: Anaheim Center
Voiceover, Magnification, and Siri on
your wrist. You will also discover Introduction to Microsoft Office
Workout Tracking and how it can Oct 19 2.00 – 3.00pm
track your workout sessions monitor This workshop will describe the most
your heart rate, blood pressure, and popular accessibility features of
detect irregularities in your health Windows and Microsoft Office.
condition.
Hosted by: Santa Barbara Center
Hosted by: Anaheim CenterDelivery Services: Uber Eats time. You will also learn about the
Oct 27 1.30 – 3.00pm many other delivery options from
your favorite stores and restaurants
Learn all about Uber Eats delivery that are quick, safe and convenient.
services. Find out what restaurants
are available, how to get Hosted by: Coachella Valley Center
prescriptions delivered, and how it Make Technology Work For You
works with Voiceover. In addition, we
will cover what stores are open in Nov 12 10.00 – 11.30am
the app and what benefits you get Learn simple shortcuts, commands
with the Uber Eats pass. and apps to use with your smart
Hosted by: Anaheim Center devices. We will discuss how
technology can help you catch up
Seeing AI App with communication in your daily
Oct 29 10.00 - 11.30am life.
Learn about a free app for iOS that Hosted by: Laguna Hills Center
narrates the world around you. Optical Character Recognition
Seeing AI uses the device camera to (OCR) Apps
audibly read text, identify people and
objects, and audibly describes those Nov 16 2.00 – 3.00pm
objects 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 onHow Blind People See the Popcorn and a Movie: The Roku
Internet and Netflix Accessibility Features
Nov 18 3.00 – 4.00pm Dec 3 10.00 – 12.00pm
Our Accessible Technology There are many accessible features
Instructor will give tips and tricks on available for home entertainment. In
how to search the web using screen this workshop we teach you how to
readers. He will show you how to make popcorn in the microwave. We
scan a page to find what you are will discuss the Roku which is an
looking for and how to quickly inexpensive device that you can plug
navigate through the world wide into your TV to access movies and
web. shows with audio description. Netflix
Hosted by: Santa Barbara Center also allows you to play their
selections with description and we
“Alexa, I need help.” will teach you how to do that as well.
Nov 23 1.00 – 2.00pm Then we will play a Netflix movie for
you to enjoy with your popcorn.
Learn how Alexa can help with living
skills in your home to make your life Hosted by: Coachella Valley Center
easier and more efficient. Introduction to Victor Reader
Hosted by: Santa Barbara 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 CenterTechnology Gifts for the Visually There are many accessible features
Impaired available for home entertainment. In
Dec 14 2.00 – 3.00pm this workshop we teach you how to
make popcorn in the microwave. We
This workshop will give you gift will discuss the Amazon Firestick,
ideas for the visually impaired or which is an inexpensive device that
blind techies in your life. you can plug into your TV to access
Hosted by: Santa Barbara Center movies and shows with audio
description. The Disney Channel also
Holiday Movies with Audio
allows you to play their selections
Description
with description and we will teach
Dec 15 1.30 – 3.00pm you how to do that as well. Then we
Holiday movie watching just got will play a Disney movie for you to
better. Come and experience the enjoy with your popcorn.
latest in audio-described movies. Hosted by: Coachella Valley Center
We'll demonstrate streaming
services; specifically, Netflix and Getting Help
Disney+, and an introduction to the
Understanding Vision Loss
American Council of the Blind
website, which has a fabulous Sept 10, 13 & 24, Oct 8 & 22, Nov 5,
resource on everything about audio 15 & 19, Dec 3 &17
description, including cable 10.00am – 12.00pm
company services, master movie and For those who are interested in
DVD lists, and performing arts. learning about the basics of
Hosted by: Anaheim Center 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 Sept 10 3.00 – 5.00pm
features an Android Device has to This workshop details the ins-and-
offer. We will discuss magnification, out of low vision devices and how
Google voice assistant, talkback and they can assist you in maintaining
third-party apps that can help you. your independence. Everything from
Hosted by: Laguna Hills Center simple handheld magnifiers to
Closed Circuit Television Systems.
Popcorn and a Movie: The Learn how devices can maximize
Firestick and Disney Accessibility remaining vision and increase
Features independence in reading, writing,
Dec 17 10.00 – 12.00pmand managing medications and Diabetic Retinopathy and Healthy
finances. Living Tips
Hosted by: Coachella Valley Center Sept 17 3.00 – 5.00pm
Low Vision 101 Many people with diabetes have
experienced some form of vision
Sept 15, Oct 13, Nov 10, Dec 15 loss related to this condition. Learn
11.00am – 12.00pm the importance of managing blood
Learn who, what, and the importance sugars. We’ll provide tips on
of Braille Institute’s Low Vision maintaining a healthy and active
Program. Hear first-hand how our lifestyle to maximize use of the
free low vision consultation can help remaining vision. We will discuss
individuals with low vision and get delicious and healthy recipes along
an overview of our low vision with the benefits of eating
services. Join Melissa Caruso the vegetables and fruits.
Certified Occupational Therapy Hosted by: Coachella Valley Center
Assistant for our San Diego Center.
Hosted by: San Diego Center Best Lighting For Your Sight
Oct 15 3.00 – 5.00pm
Non-24 Circadian Rhythm Sleep
Wake Disorder For people with low vision, lighting is
a critical factor. Learn household
Sept 16 3.00 – 5.00pm lighting tips including glare control
Sept 23, Nov 18 and contrast enhancement for
10.00am – 12.00pm reading, managing finances,
Non-24 Circadian Rhythm Sleep completing personal care, and meal
Wake Disorder is a chronic condition preparation to help maintain safety
affecting mainly individuals who are and independence.
totally blind but also those with Hosted by: Coachella Valley Center
limited light perception. If you have
difficulty falling asleep, difficulty Lunch & Learn: Age-Related
getting a full night’s sleep and/or Macular Degeneration
difficulty staying awake during the Nov 3 12.00 – 1.00pm
day, please join us! Age-related macular degeneration
Hosted by: Coachella Valley and (AMD) remains the leading cause of
Riverside Centers vision loss and blindness in the
Guest Speaker: Shauna Jatho, United States. In this presentation
clinical nurse educator given by Dr. Heilweil from UCLA Eye
Health, he will discuss what AMD is,
how it affects your vision and the
latest progress in developingtreatments, 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 Blind/Visually Impaired and
Social Confidence
Nov 17 1.00 – 2.30pm
Sept 21 1.00 – 2.00pm
Join us for this fun interactive
workshop! You will learn about the Learn how to interact with “sight-
and different ways you can continue ees” and relate to your family and
to stay connected with your loved friends in a healthy manner. This
ones during the holidays. workshop involves tips on how to act
and on what resources are available
Hosted by: Laguna Hills Center in various social situations such as
Lunch & Learn: Diabetes and its dining out, shopping, and traveling.
Effect on Vision Loss It also involves fun anecdotes to
demonstrate how to handle awkward
Dec 1 12.00 – 1.00pm or difficult interactions.
This is an informative presentation Hosted by: Santa Barbara Center
for individuals interested to learn
about Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Fuh Grooming For Success: Two Part
from UCLA Eye Health will talk about Series
the importance of checking your Sept 27, Oct 11 11.00am – 12.00pm
blook sugar and how high/low blood
sugar levels affect vision. Although it doesn’t say everything,
appearance is the first shot at
Hosted by: Santa Barbara Center making a good impression and
Advanced: Best Lighting For Your overcoming common stereotypes
Sight about blind and visually impaired
people. In Grooming for Success, wewill assess the level of knowledge The Art of Aging Gracefully
you have about personal appearance Oct 12 1.00 – 2.00pm
and ask each what you wish to work
on in regard to personal grooming. Learn food options and lifestyle tips
In addition, we’ll discuss clothing, to support aging healthily. The keys to
hair styles, nail care, posture, body successful aging include accepting
language, make-up, hygiene, voice changes and finding meaningful
tone, and above all, confidence. 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 with
communities, how to get there 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 protective
fantastic geographic diversity of techniques, hand trailing, direction
California neighborhoods and taking, clearing a seat and locating
discover new ones. We will also play dropped objects. We will also consider
fun games to see how well your know tips and strategies for usage. And we
Southern California. can share thoughts, ideas and
experiences to learn from each other.
Hosted by: Los Angeles Center
Hosted by: San Diego Center
Boost Your Confidence Through
Personal Care Dental Care and the Impact on
Your Health
Sept 29 1.00 – 2.00pm
Oct 25 3.00 – 4.00pm
How you care for yourself is the key
to how good you feel! In this In this workshop, you will learn how to
workshop you will learn tips and maintain good dental habits that
tricks to boost your confidence. We boost your confidence and keep you
will discuss hydration, sleep, eating healthy. Dental care does not need to
healthy, and shopping for personal be a tedious task; with the right skills
care products when you are on a you are on your way to keeping your
budget, etc. A special kit will be teeth healthy and strong.
mailed to the first 15 students to Hosted by: Los Angeles Center
sign up.
Fall Prevention for the Holidays
Hosted by: Los Angeles Center
Nov 12 1.00 – 2.30pmLet’s get together to discuss ways to Traveling with Vision Loss
stay safe from falls this holiday Dec 7 1.00 – 2.00pm
season. We can stand strong for
ourselves and for our friends and Our Orientation and Mobility
families. We will review the top tips Instructor and guest will discuss tips
for fall prevention so we can all and tricks for making travel more
safely enjoy this festive time of year. manageable. They will cover mobility
Let’s share ideas and experiences to challenges, as well as packing and
build our knowledge of how to planning techniques.
prevent falls this holiday season and Hosted by: Santa Barbara Center
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.
Learn simple methods to utilize Hosted by: Coachella Valley Center
contrast techniques to maximize Cooking in a Smart Home
vision and safety in your home and
outdoors. Sept 29, Nov 12 10.00am – 11.30am
Hosted by: Coachella Valley Center This informative workshop will
demonstrate how to incorporate
Traveling & Safety Tips for the assistive technology using kitchen
Holidays appliances. Participants will learn
Nov 16 1.00 – 2.30pm how to navigate devices and apps to
advance their cooking abilities.
Keeping safe while traveling during
the holiday can be quite a challenge. Hosted by: Los Angeles Center
This workshop will provide you with More Than One Way to Brew a Pot
all the tips you need to safely enjoy
traveling with your vision loss. We Sept 28 1.00 – 2.00pm
will discuss all forms of travel, Learn the many different ways to
including by bus, train and plane. We prepare coffee and tea beverages
will also discuss tips on packing and safely and efficiently.
checking into a hotel. Hosted by: Santa Barbara Center
Hosted by: Laguna Hills CenterFun and Easy Ideas for Mason Jar Braille and Audio Reading Download
Holiday Gifts (BARD) is wonderful, but there are
Dec 8 1.00 – 2.30pm other ways to get audio books, both
free and paid. In this workshop we
Join us for this fun and creative will explore commercial and local
workshop; you will discover how easy library apps available to match your
it is to make cute and practical gifts audio book download preference.
in a mason jar. Kit with recipes and
accessories included. Quantities are Hosted by: San Diego Center
limited so register early. Art
Hosted by: Anaheim Center
Gathering from Nature: Garlands,
Reading Wreaths and Crowns
How to Access Free Audiobooks Sept 20 10.00 – 11.30am
Using the BARD App First, from your own neighborhoods
Sept 17 10.00 – 11.30am and yards, you will gather a variety of
fresh flowers, found grasses, tender
Learn how to instantly download branches from trees— even available
audio books and magazines for free herbs. Then, we will gather online
using the Braille and Audio Reading over Teams where you will learn to
Download (BARD) app. bind together a floral project of your
Hosted by: Laguna Hills Center choosing: garlands, wreaths, or
crowns. While this is a celebration of
All About Audiobooks the natural world, artificial plants,
Oct 5 2.00 – 3.00pm vines and any lace or other fabric
Access the latest releases and old notions may also be useful. Let the
favorites through audiobook services fun with flora begin!
including Braille and Audio Reading Hosted by: Los Angeles Center
Download (BARD), Audible,
Overdrive, and more! Learn about Upcycling! Turning Trash Into
what audiobook services are Treasure
available to you, how to access them Oct 8 10.00 – 11.30am
and how to find books you want to This workshop is an introduction to
read. Upcycling, turning trash into treasure
Hosted by: Santa Barbara Center by taking an everyday object that
would normally be
Beyond BARD: Methods for discarded/recycled and decorating it
Obtaining Audio Books: Two Part to become a functional work of art
Series such as a pen holder or decoration.
Nov 17, Dec 15 1.00 – 2.00pm Hosted by: Los Angeles CenterStaying Active Learn if The Department of
Rehabilitation Can Help You
Basic Balance Exercises
Oct 1 1.00 – 2.00pm
Sept 17 1.00 – 2.30pm
Join us in learning about obtaining
Have you been sitting more than and retaining employment and
usual during the pandemic and lost maximizing your ability to live
some of your balance? This independently.
workshop is to improve your balance
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 Coachella Valley Transportation
descriptions will be sent to you. Access and Rideshare Program
Hosted by: Laguna Hills Center Oct 25 1.00 – 3.00pm
Community Resources Join us as we discuss transportation
options available to you from local
Is A Guide Dog Right For You? agencies located in the Coachella
Sept 10 & 30 11.00am – 12.00pm Valley. Guest speakers will provide
Guide dog partners are trusted valuable information on their
friends that offer new opportunities transportation services. Uber, Lyft
for interaction and greater and GoGo Grandparent are here for
independence. Learn if a guide dog your transportation needs and an
might be right for you. overview of each rideshare program
will be discussed.
Hosted by: San Diego Center
Guest Speakers: Zack Gittlen, Guide Hosted by: Coachella Valley Center
Dogs of America and Patti Robitaille, Medication Safety/Script Talk
Guide Dogs for the Blind
Oct 26 11.00am – 12.00pm
Guide Dogs of the Desert Talking, large print or braille
Sept 16 2.00 – 3.00pm prescription labels allow visually
Learn all about Guide Dogs of the impaired people to safely and
Desert, including their eligibility independently manage their
requirements and application and prescription medications. In this
what makes this guide dog school workshop, learn about Script Talk
stand out from the rest. and how it can help you.
Hosted by: Santa Barbara Center Hosted by: San Diego Center
Guest Speaker: Sharla Glass,
En-Vision AmericaGuide Dogs and Caring for Them Stay Connected with California
Oct 26 1.00 – 2.00pm Telephone Access Program
(CTAP)
Learn what it means to live with a
guide/services dog partner: how to Nov 19 11.00am – 12.00pm
look after them, how to balance work Learn about free specialized phones
and 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 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 Riverside 6974 Brockton Avenue #100 Riverside, CA 92506 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 Riverside classes and services, visit BrailleInstitute.org/riverside or call 951-787-8800. 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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