We have proudly been serving the Orange County region since 1934. The center is located on the corner of Dale and Crescent Avenue and easily accessibile via public transportation with a bus stop directly in front.
Location Details
Address
527 North Dale Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92801
Hours
Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM PT
Phone
714-821-5000
Interim Director
Ana Downs
Available At Anaheim
Class
Learn the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary to read and write braille.
- Wednesdays, July 8 to September 23 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM PT
Class
Learn the basics of Salsa dance in a fun, supportive environment where you can learn new moves, practice existing ones and get your heart rate up.
- Wednesdays, July 8 to September 23 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM PT
Class
Learn the fundamentals of guitar while improving tactile skills and practicing different genres of music.
- Tuesdays, July 7 to September 22 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM PT
Class
Learn to navigate your computer independently using JAWS (Job Access With Speech), a popular screen reader. This class covers basic commands, internet browsing, and document reading, empowering visually impaired users to use their devices confidently.
- Tuesdays, September 1 to September 22 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM PT
Service
Braille Institute’s trained Orientation & Mobility specialists are here to help you find your way around again for a new normal that keeps you active. We’ll work with you one-on-one so that you can be on the road again either alone, using a white cane, or with a guide dog. We also work with your caregiver to best support them as a human guide.
Meet the Director
Ana Downs
Interim Regional Director, Anaheim
– J. Robert Atkinson, Founder
New at Anaheim
Anaheim Readers Book Club
First Wednesday of the Month
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM PT
Books include a variety of adult fiction. Contact the Anaheim Center Library Coordinator for more information: 949-330-5062
Community Resources
- Explore the World of Art With 5 Videos from Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
- Orange County 211 Food Resources
- Meals on Wheels OC (Formerly SeniorServ) 714-220-0224
- Council on Aging – Southern California 714-479-0107
- OC Social Services – In-Home Support Services 714-825-3000
- National Alliance on Mental Illness OC (NAMI OC) 714-544-8488
- Orange County Veterans Service 714-480-6555
Get In Touch
Connect with our team to get your questions answered and stay up to date with what’s happening at Braille Institute.
Nicou Azaran, MA, ILS
Creative Instructor
“I am grateful to be part of the Braille Institute team. I enjoy making connections with students, and offering support and guidance with their daily lives. “
