Braille Institute Classes and Workshops for Youth

Braille Institute Classes and Workshops for Youth offers free classes, workshops, and one-on-one sessions for people with low vision to no vision. Classes last multiple weeks and build on each other, while workshops are open to the public and are single-day sessions usually lasting about one to two hours. Classes, workshops, and one-on-one sessions are available online and by phone, and books for all ages are available in a variety of formats through the Braille Institute Library.

• Ages: 7–18 years old
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, with options between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM PT
• Price: services, programs, and classes are completely free

Braille Institute centers offer enrichment, core skills, and professional resources at all seven centers. The program’s mission statement is “We’re transforming lives every day at Braille Institute.” Leadership includes Katie Scheuring, DScOT, Director of Occupational Therapy. Brailleinstitute.org is a 2025 Honoree in the Webby Awards for Websites and Mobile Sites, Accessible Technology. All videos are audibly translated into multiple languages, and families can download a free accessible font called Atkinson Hyperlegible. There are four Friends of Braille Institute chapters, and each one creates its own fundraising events. One parent testimonial states, “We are lucky to have this friendship through Braille Challenge!” and a student and volunteer shares, “It’s a place to learn.”

Last updated July 2, 2026.