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| What types of classes are offered? Is there a charge for attending classes? How do I sign up for classes? |
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| What types of classes are offered? | |||
| Basically, two main types of instruction are available: core classes and enrichment classes. The Core Curriculum: consists of courses designed to restore independence and enable people who are blind and visually impaired to do familiar tasks in a new way. The Enrichment Curriculum: ranges from social and recreational activities to studies in liberal arts, music, history, creative arts and writing. Click here to see a short list of some of the classes offered. |
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| Is there a charge for attending classes? | |||
| There is no charge for any of the classes at Braille Institute for qualified individuals. However, you may be asked to pay a small fee for materials in some of the creative arts classes. | |||
| How do I sign up for classes? | |||
| Please contact the center nearest you to arrange an appointment with an admissions counselor. You must have a referral from an ophthalmologist, optometrist or health-care provider. An eligibility form by is available for downloading: Download an eligibility form - pdf (12 KB) |
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| You will need Adobe's Acrobat Reader to view this (and all) PDF files. If you do not already have the Acrobat Reader installed, you may download it now free of charge by clicking here. Get Acrobat Reader Note: Adobe Reader works with screen-reader software, and Adobe Reader 7 there has a built-in audio utility that will read the text aloud. If you have trouble downloading this form, please call toll-free line at: 1-800-BRAILLE (272-4553) and we'll be happy to send it to you by standard mail. |
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| If you have any questions or comments please contact us: E-mail: biainfo@brailleinstitute.org Phone toll-free: 1-800-BRAILLE (272-4553) Phone hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (PST) |
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