Los Angeles is the home and headquarters of Braille Institute. Since 1933, we’ve been serving the visually impaired communities of the Los Angeles area and throughout Southern California from this 741 N. Vermont Avenue location. Our neighbor next door is Los Angeles City College. Public transit is accessible.
All Braille Institute programs and services are available here including the first National Library Service (NLS) for the print-disabled branch library which serves all of central and southern California to the eastern California border.
Location Details
Address 741 North Vermont Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90029
Hours Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM PT
Phone (323) 663-1111
Email la@brailleinstitute.org
Regional Manager Dr. Matt Chambers
Available At Los Angeles
Class
Learn printmaking, or making multiple copies of an artwork. Students will use objects and inks to create a 2D composition, then utilize a printing press to create copies.
- Thursdays, July 9 to September 24 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM PT
Class
This hands-on class will cover the essential techniques and materials needed to create beautiful, functional baskets.
- Wednesdays, July 8 to September 23 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM PT
Class
Learn touch typing, proper finger techniques, boost accuracy and speed, and explore common typing mistakes and how to avoid them.
- Tuesdays, September 1 to September 22 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM PT
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 to improve your health through walking. Students will walk at their own pace around the Los Angeles campus with guidance and oversight from the instructor.
- Thursdays, July 9 to September 24 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM PT
Meet the Director
Dr. Matt Chambers Regional Manager, Los Angeles
New at Los Angeles
Community Resources
Braille Institute Library Book Club Last Wednesday of the month 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. PT Books include a variety of adult fiction. Contact the Los Angeles center Library Coordinator for more information: (323) 663-1111 Our staff have gathered, and continue to research, helpful community resources and safe activities for our community of visually impaired.- Take a Virtual Field Trip to 7 Los Angeles Museums
- Instructional Videos on How to Use Vision Accessibility Features on Tech Devices
- Free Grocery Delivery Program for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
- Food Pantries Near You
