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Free Services for Blind and Visually Impaired People
Braille Institute offers a wide array of services designed to help people with vision loss lead enriched and fulfilling lives.
A leader in the field since 1919, Braille Institute provides on-site services at five Regional Centers as well as more than 350 Community Outreach locations throughout Southern California.
Funded entirely by private donations, all of our services are completely free of charge!
In-home programs for parents, designed to help prepare blind and visually impaired children (up to age 5) for success in mainstream community preschools.
A variety of programs designed to build literacy by providing brailled materials to blind and visually impaired children.
Job counseling, enrichment and recreational activities to foster self-confidence and independence in children and young adults, ages 6-18.
A variety of programs designed to build literacy by providing brailled materials to blind and visually impaired children.
More than 200 classes and programs in daily living techniques, mobility training, as well as enrichment and personal recreation.
Assistance for making the most of one’s remaining vision.
Braille Institute’s award-winning library offers more than 1.1 million volumes in braille and recorded formats.
An innovator in braille production for 90 years, Braille Institute’s full service department is an international leader in the field.
Braille Institute is actively involved in the community and offers a variety of resources and links to partner organizations.
A wide array of audio and video content available for download—including classes, workshops, medical advice and seminars—all designed to enrich lives.
Explore our retail store and its wealth of practical, adaptive items for sale.
