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Adaptive Beauty Techniques – Spanish

Class

Online, In-Person

Discover accessible beauty and self-care techniques designed for individuals with vision loss. In this hands-on class, participants will learn tactile and adaptive methods for skincare, makeup application, hair styling, and nail care. The course emphasizes independence, confidence, and self-expression, helping

Mondays, October 5 to October 26 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM PT

Woman putting shadow powder on eyes with makeup brush.

Adaptive Tools and Tech for Independent Living – Spanish

Class

Online

Join us for an engaging online workshop where we’ll explore the latest tools and technology designed to make daily life easier and more independent. From kitchen aids and labeling tools to accessible apps and smart home gadgets, you’ll discover a

Wednesdays, December 2 to December 16 11:15 AM to 12:15 AM PT

Alexa smart device along with fresh tomatoes and zucchini squash and other vegetables sitting on a kitchen counter.

Adaptive Tools and Tech for Independent Living – Spanish

Class

Online, In-Person

Explore a range of adaptive tools, from kitchen aids and labeling devices to accessible smartphone apps and smart home gadgets, that make daily living easier.

Wednesdays, October 7 to October 28 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM PT

Low vision kitchen devices and tools such as large print timers, printed recipe, measuring cups, measuring stick, and a liquid indicator.

BARD on the New Digital Audiobook Player 2 (DA2) – Spanish

Workshop

Online

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to use the new Digital Audiobook Player 2 (DA2), connect it to the internet, and access audiobooks on BARD.

Thursday, December 10, 2026 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM PT

DA2 Talking Book Player on a grey background.

Basketry – Spanish

Class

In-Person

This hands-on class will cover the essential techniques and materials needed to create beautiful and functional baskets.

Wednesdays, October 7 to December 16 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM PT

Beginner Guitar – Spanish

Class

In-Person

Strum, pluck and learn chord shapes on the guitar fretboard.

Two students wearing dark sunglasses sit at a table with guitars, heads turned toward each other in conversation. A woman with brown hair and a red Braille Institute Volunteer lanyard stands near them. In the background are large windows.

Beginning Ceramics – Spanish

Class

In-Person

Formed by hand and hardened by heat, students will develop their mastery of clay creations.

Tuesdays, October 6 to December 15 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM PT

Close-up of a student's hands pinching a clay bowl into shape. They wear a blue and green bracelet and have pink painted nails.

Book Club – Spanish

Class

Online, In-Person

Choose books as a group with the facilitator, listen at home, then discuss your reading in class!

Tuesdays, October 27 to November 24 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM PT

A Braille Institute librarian hands a patron a braille National Geographic magazine. Behind them are shelves with picture books.

Braille Reading And Writing – Spanish

Class

In-Person

Learn the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary to read and write braille.

Wednesdays, October 7 to December 16 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM PT

Three fingers reading a lines on a page of braille.

Cooking for One Made Easy – Spanish

Class

Online, In-Person

Discover the joy and independence of cooking for yourself in this hands-on, 4-week class designed for adults with low or no vision.

Mondays, October 5 to October 26 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM PT

An instructor showing a student how to use bump dots on a microwave.

Creating a Lasting Legacy: Thoughtful Estate Planning for Your Family

Event

In-Person

A FREE ONLINE workshop featuring estate attorneys and tax law experts.

ESL II Intermediate

Class

Online

Strengthen and expand your English skills with more advanced grammar and real-world communication. This class is for students who already understand basic English and want to speak, read, and write with more accuracy and confidence.

Wednesdays, October 7 to December 16 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM PT

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Foundations for Understanding Vision Loss: Becoming a Care Partner Series – Spanish

Workshop

Online

Gain emotional insight and practical tools to help you confidently support loved ones with visual impairment in this three-part virtual workshop series.

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM PT

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Intro to VoiceOver – Spanish

Class

Online, In-Person

Learn how to use the VoiceOver screen reader on your iPhone and iPad to type, change text, use and change settings, and much more.

Tuesdays, October 6 to October 27 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM PT

Close-up of an iPhone open to the Accessibility settings menu.

Kitchen and Daily Routines: Becoming A Care Partner Series – Spanish

Workshop

Online

This 3-part virtual workshop series is designed to support family members and care givers who have a loved one who is visually impaired. These interactive sessions provide both emotional insight and practical tools to help you confidently support independence at

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM PT
Tuesday, November 24, 2026 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM PT

Close-up of an instructor helping a student measure liquid to pour into a mug.

Library 101 – New Patron Workshop – Spanish

Workshop

Online, In-Person

Introduce our Library services and programs to new patron in Spanish

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM PT

Living With Vision Loss Support Group – Spanish (Vividendo Con Perdida de Vision)

Class

Online, In-Person

In this Spanish language peer connection support group, share and analyze the ups and downs of living with vision loss.

En este grupo de apoyo de conexion entre paresm comparta y analice los altibajos de vivir con perdida de vision.

Tuesdays, October 6 to December 15 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM PT

A smiling young woman with long, wavy, light brown hair stands at the end of a table with craft-making materials. Sitting on the right side of the table is a smiling older man wearing glasses and a cap.

Long-Term Independence and Healthy Relationships: Becoming A Care Partner Series – Spanish

Workshop

Online

Tuesday, December 8, 2026 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM PT

3 adults siting side-by-side on a couch, the one on the farthest left is wearing blue scrubs, the gentleman in the middle is wearing a salmon colored shirt, and the person to his right is wearing a white blouse and blue button-up shirt

Meta AI Glasses – Spanish

Class

In-Person

Learn what you can do with Meta Glasses as a blind or low vision user. We will start with a quick intro, then move on to a 15 minute lesson, followed by Q&A.

Tuesdays, October 6 to October 27 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM PT

More Techniques for Flavorful Meals – Spanish

Class

In-Person

Expand your cooking skills in this hands-on and accessible 4-week intermediate class. Participants will continue developing flavorful, nutritious meals using tactile and adaptive techniques, with a greater focus on seasoning, flavor balance, meal preparation, and sensory-based cooking methods.