Meet the backbone of Braille Institute – our instructors! These educators guide our students with expertise, dedication, and passion, giving them the confidence to navigate the world independently. Many have decades of experience teaching and working with those who are visually impaired. They shape the trust found in Braille Institute’s reputation of service.
Making a Difference
110,780 Hours of Instruction Received
1,646 Unique Adult Students Instructed (hybrid, onsite, remote, and offsite)
$0 Paid By Those Served (thanks to our amazing donors!)
The Student Becomes the Teacher
Salvador Q.
Full-time Instructor, former volunteer, and student
Our MVP lineup: Meet Our Instructors & Specialists
Our instructional and advisor team has diverse experiences and skillsets to support your learning and enrichment needs.
Access Technology
Phillip Reeves – Director, Acessibility and Employment
Kelly Hill
Earth Nutsiri Kidkul
Daniel Ortiz Merino
Hugo Gallegos-Ortiz
Salvador Perez Quintana
Jose Sanabria
Naoko Y. Warren
Educational Programs
Ana Downs, Director
Independent Living Skills
Wendy Castillo
Miguel Escobedo
Emily Garcia
Art and Music
Gabriel Saucedo (Art)
Lynn Sher (Music)
Braille Instructors
Sharon Bacon
Maria Bankson
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Inspiration in Education
We know the value of a youth’s success in school and the critical role special education teachers play. That’s why we offer supplemental activities as a complement to the very important work of those who have chosen to specialize in teaching the visually impaired. And, that’s why we honor a Teacher of the Year year after year.
Audrey Graves takes the spotlight as our 2025 Teacher of the Year for Excellence in Braille instruction. As a Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI), she shines bright alongside the entire Braille Institute team, who show their shared passion and dedication through the work they do every day.
Contact Us
Have questions for our experts at the Braille Institute? Please reach out!
Phone: 1-800-808-2555 or 323-660-3880
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM PT
