Having served the San Diego region since 1993, Braille Institute is located on the ground floor at 9635 Granite Ridge Drive in the 9635 building of the Stonecrest Business Complex just off Highway 15 and Aero Drive.
There is ample parking and an outdoor campus courtyard area which students and visitors can both enjoy along with a delightful full-service café. The outdoor grassy areas are also convenient for guide dogs.
Braille Institute’s San Diego Center offers free services to San Diego and Imperial County residents who are visually impaired.
Location Details
Address
9635 Granite Ridge Drive, #130
San Diego, CA 92123
Hours
Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM PT
Phone
(858) 452-1111
Director
Ana L. Gonzalez Seda
Available At San Diego
Class
Learn the fundamentals of a yoga practice, including breath, proper alignment, and mindfulness practices.
- Tuesdays, July 7 to September 22 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM PT
Class
Listen and respond to fun, popular cliches and proverbs used in conversations, books, movies, and more.
Class
Explore the uncommon history of facts while learning about people, places, cultures, and more as students challenge their brains.
- Wednesdays, July 8 to September 23 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM PT
Class
Students who love reading adventures, mysteries, romances, and fantasy are welcome. Usage of BARD is encouraged.
- Tuesdays, July 7 to September 25 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM PT
Class
Students who share a passion for literature and critical thinking meet monthly for lively discussions. The curriculum is decided by participating students. BARD is encouraged.
Meet the Director
Ana L. Gonzalez Seda
Regional Director, San Diego
New at San Diego
U.S. History Book Club
Every Monday
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM PT
Books include United States history topics.
San Diego Center Book Club
Third Friday of the Month
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM PT
Books include a variety of adult fiction.
Contact the San Diego center Library Coordinator for more information: (858) 452-1111
Community Resources
Our staff have gathered, and continue to research, helpful community resources and safe activities for our community of visually impaired.
- Instructional Videos on How to Use Vision Accessibility Features on Tech Devices
- Feeding America San Diego
- Learn how to garden at home with Master Gardeners San Diego


