Join Braille Institute

“Joining” us is kind of like the opposite of joining a country club. There’s no wait list. No social pretenses. Oh – and it’s 100% FREE to those who qualify. Free to apply, and free to access our services and community of awesome people — peers and certified staff who are here to support you. Find out how.

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Adult

Those with low or no vision, age 19 and up

Youth

Ages 7-19

Child

Birth to age 6

Contact our Support Staff

To start, speak with our Intake Specialist who will help you. They can provide further information on our free classes and services that you will have access to.

Call 1-800-BRAILLE (272-4553) to get started

Call 714-821-5000 to get started

Call 760-321-1111 to get started

Call 949-330-5062 to get started

Call 323-663-1111 to get started

Call 951-787-8800 to get started

Call 858-452-1111 to get started

Call 805-682-6222 to get started

We’re truly here to transform lives, so take that first step today by calling us. And, you can also get started with personalized recommendations by taking our quiz.

This will connect you directly to the Intake Specialists at the Anaheim Center.

This will connect you directly to the Intake Specialists at the Coachella Valley Center.

This will connect you directly to the Intake Specialists at the Laguna Hills Center.

This will connect you directly to the Intake Specialists at the Los Angeles Center.

This will connect you directly to the Intake Specialists at the Riverside Center.

This will connect you directly to the Intake Specialists at the San Diego Center.

This will connect you directly to the Intake Specialists at the Santa Barbara Center.

Here are some things you may want to have ready:

Name of your eye doctor (optometrist or ophthalmologist)
Date of your last eye examination
Visual Diagnosis (if known)

They will review forms and information that need to be completed and go over next steps.

We offer pretty cool programs for blind and visually impaired youth, both nationally, and here in Southern California. Learn more here. And, feel free to reach out any time to get connected: youth@brailleinstitute.org

From the littlest of ages until the age of 6, we offer a focus on the early years to advise and support you and your visually impaired child as you both navigate their new world. Learn more here. And get connected with us here: childdevelopment@brailleinstitute.org

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