In-Person Class Schedule – Santa Barbara Center
Class
In this class, we listen to and discuss classic rock music of the 60’s and 70’s, focusing on the words but not neglecting the music to deepen our understanding and appreciation of the works, their creators, and the times.
- Wednesdays, October 7 to December 16 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM PT
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Learn the power of the Excel app and when it is the best choice for presenting data. Discover how to navigate Excel spreadsheets, use your screen reader, and more.
Tuesdays
February 25 to April 15 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM PT
- Wednesdays, October 7 to October 28 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM PT
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Once a month, come together with the Braille Institute Library community to share what you have been reading and discover great books to read next.
- Fridays, October 9 to December 11 2:00 PM to 3:00 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.
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JAWS is the best screen reader for Microsoft Windows users. In this 7-module course, you will learn how to change basic JAWS settings, navigate the Windows operating system, find web sites and emails, and edit Word documents.
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Each week students will be assigned interesting and informative media to listen to and will share opinions, feelings, likes, and dislikes the following week within the group.
- Thursdays, October 8 to December 17 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM PT
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Become more aware of how to be safe without sight while walking or traveling in familiar and unfamiliar environments.
- Thursdays, October 8 to December 3 12:45 PM to 1:45 PM PT
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Exercise your mind with a series of tough, brain-bending questions.
- Mondays, October 5 to December 14 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM PT
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Students will be learning new games through the following devices: IOS devices, Echo Device-Dot/Play Station/Android.
- Tuesdays, October 6 to December 15 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM PT
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Learn the major apps with AI features that help blind and low vision users with image descriptions and research.
- Thursdays, November 5 to November 19 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM PT
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Choice of books is made together by Book Club members and the facilitator. Members listen to books at home, and there is a facilitator led discussion in class.
- Wednesdays, October 7 to December 16 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM PT
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Author Cheri Rae leads a discussion class on one of her books. https://www.edhat.com/news/pearl-chase-remembered/
- Tuesdays, October 6 to December 15 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM PT
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Tactile art class. Make cards to celebrate any occasion using different media. Come and be creative with a variety of materials. Make these for your family and friends.
- Tuesdays, October 6 to December 15 12:30 PM to 1:45 PM PT
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Listen to and discuss important works by classical composers, placing them in their historical and musical contexts.
- Wednesdays, October 7 to December 16 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM PT
Workshop
Join optometrist Dr. Andrew Bock as he shares cutting-edge low vision devices and adaptive technologies that help people with vision loss with daily life.
Workshop
Learn how to use BARD on the DA2: the newest talking book player from the National Library Service.
- Tuesday, November 10, 2026 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM PT
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