BRAILLE INSTITUTE FREE ONLINE WORKSHOPS – APRIL 2022

Braille Literacy
Apr 1 10.00 – 11.30am
Examine the continued importance of Braille literacy for adult learners, even partially sighted individuals, in an age that brings constant advancement in assistive technology.
Hosted by: Los Angeles Center

Popcorn and a Movie: The Roku and Netflix Accessibility Features
Apr 1 10.00am – 12.00pm
There are many accessible features available for home entertainment. In this workshop we teach you how to make popcorn in the microwave. We will discuss the Roku which is an inexpensive device that you can plug into your TV to access movies and shows with audio description. Netflix also allows you to play their selections with description and we will teach you how to do that as well. Then we will play a Netflix movie for you to enjoy with your popcorn.
Hosted by: Coachella Valley Center

Understanding Vision Loss
Apr 1 10.00 – 11.30am
As your vision changes due to Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy or other conditions, we offer free programs and services to help you do the things you love. Join us for an informative online opportunity to learn about living well with low vision and embracing lifestyle changes.
Hosted by: Laguna Hills Center

Medication Safety/Script Talk
Apr 1 11.00am – 12.00pm
Talking, large print or braille prescription labels allow visually impaired people to safely and independently manage their prescription medications. In this workshop, learn about Script Talk and how it can help you. Guest Speaker: Sharla Glass, En-Vision America
Hosted by: San Diego Center

Emergency Preparedness
Apr 1 1.00 – 2.30pm
How to be prepared for an emergency when you are dealing with vision impairment or other special needs. This will be discussed along with what needs to be done by all.
Hosted by: Laguna Hills Center

Orientación y Mobilidad para el mes del bastón blanco: cómo usar la aplicación Lazarillo
Abril 4 1.00 – 2.30pm
Aprende a usar la aplicación Lazarillo. La aplicación de Lazarillo ayuda a guiar a las personas, sin visión o con baja visión, por su ciudad o diferentes edificios con mensajes enviados en tiempo real y conecta a las personas usando la aplicación con negocios mediante la accesibilidad para hacer compras en linea y servicios de notificación.
Presentado por: Coachella Valley Center

Aging In Your Home With Technology
Apr 5 10.30am – 12.00pm
Overtime, we would all like a nice upgrade to make our home even more special. Upgrading with technology is a sure way to keep you active and entertained from the comfort of your home. We will share and demonstrate creative ways to incorporate technology in your home to stay safe and confident. Join the Los Angeles Connection Pointe Team to explore how you can add technology in your home to complete your everyday tasks.
Hosted by: Los Angeles Center

How to Use Instacart Delivery Service
Apr 5 2.00 – 3.00pm
Center Join us for this fun workshop to learn about Instacart an online grocery delivery company that is completely changing the way we grocery shop. Learn how easy it is to use the app.
Hosted by: Riverside

Vegetable Printing: Flowers in the Salad
Apr 6 1.00 – 2.30pm
A Creative Arts workshop where participants will turn to the kitchen (and the refrigerator!) for art materials and inspiration. Using the most ordinary and most unusual of vegetables and fruits available, we will stamp and print with them to make engaging and unexpected compositions that sate our appetite for creativity!
Hosted by: Los Angeles Center

The Birth of Jazz
Apr 6 1.30 – 3.00pm
With social changes after the Civil War, American music was ripe to evolve. Participants will gain the basis to appreciate jazz artists and sounds of the early to mid-20th century.
Hosted by: Los Angeles Center

What Can Your Apple Watch Do For You?
Apr 6 1.30 – 3.00pm
What can your Apple Watch do for you besides sending or receiving calls and using apps? You will learn about the accessibility features like Voiceover, Magnification, and Siri on your wrist. You will also discover Workout Tracking and how it can track your workout sessions monitor your heart rate, blood pressure, and detect irregularities in your health condition. Join us for this fun and informative workshop.
Hosted by: Anaheim Center

Non-24 Circadian Rhythm Sleep Wake Disorder
Apr 6 3.00 – 5.00pm
Non-24 Circadian Rhythm Sleep Wake Disorder is a chronic condition affecting mainly individuals who are totally blind but also those with limited light perception. If you have difficulty falling asleep, difficulty getting a full night’s sleep and/or difficulty staying awake during the day, join us. Guest Speaker: Shauna Jatho, Clinical Nurse Educator
Hosted by: Coachella Valley Center

Upcycling! Turning Trash Into Treasure
Apr 7 1.00 – 2.30pm
This workshop is an introduction to Upcycling, turning trash into treasure by taking an everyday object that would normally be discarded or recycled and decorating it to become a functional work of art such as a pen holder or decoration.
Hosted by: Los Angeles Center

Teaching Visual Art to the Visually Impaired: Adaptive Strategies for Creative Classrooms
Apr 8 10.00 – 11.30am
This professional development workshop will teach basic principles, techniques, and etiquette for teaching visual art to students with low vision or blindness. Participants will gain an understanding of how to adjust traditional art techniques, media, and studio set-up to promote increased accessibility. The workshop will also cover methods for emphasizing the tactile and auditory aspects of art, and all participants will receive resource guides with sample projects and recommended art materials for the blind and visually impaired.
Hosted by: Anaheim Center

Comprenda la pérdida de visión
Apr 7 2.00 – 3.00pm
A medida que su visión cambia debido a la degeneración macular, el glaucoma, la retinopatía diabética u otras afecciones, ofrecemos programas y servicios gratuitos para ayudarlo a hacer las cosas que ama. Únase a nosotros para una oportunidad informativa en línea para aprender cómo vivir bien con baja visión y adoptar cambios en el estilo de vida.
Presentado por: Riverside Center

iPhone Image Recognition
Apr 8 11.00am – 12.00pm
You don’t have to be left out of photo sharing even if you can’t see those photos clearly. Your iPhone has the technology to give you written descriptions of pictures all on its own. Learn how to identify what is in the photos you take, receive from friends and family, or find on the web using VoiceOver on your iPhone and apps like Seeing AI and TapTapSee.
Hosted by: Santa Barbara Center

Comprenda la pérdida de visión
Apr 11 10.00am – 12.00pm
A medida que su visión cambia debido a la degeneración macular, el glaucoma, la retinopatía diabética u otras afecciones, ofrecemos programas y servicios gratuitos para ayudarlo a hacer las cosas que ama. Únase a nosotros para una oportunidad informativa en línea para aprender cómo vivir bien con baja visión y adoptar cambios en el estilo de vida.
Presentado por: Coachella Valley Center

Eat Healthy Be Active
Apr 12 1.00 – 2.00pm
Join this workshop to learn how key nutrients work in your body and how they can be assimilated through diet to support vision, blood-sugar, cholesterol, etc.
Hosted by: Santa Barbara Center

Low Vision 101
Apr 13 11.00am – 12.00pm
Learn who, what, and the importance of Braille Institute’s Low Vision Program. Hear first-hand how our free low vision consultation can help individuals with low vision and get an overview of our low vision services. Join Melissa Caruso the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for our San Diego Center.
Hosted by: San Diego Center

Social Media with JAWS Screen Reader
Apr 13 2.00 – 3.00pm
Learn how to use YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook on your computer using the JAWS screen reader. It’s fun to follow the famous and not so famous and interact with your friends.
Hosted by: Santa Barbara Center

Understanding Vision Loss
Apr 14 2.00 – 3.00pm
As your vision changes due to Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy or other conditions, we offer free programs and services to help you do the things you love. Join us for an informative online opportunity to learn about living well with low vision and embracing lifestyle changes.
Hosted by: Riverside Center

Introduction to the Victor Reader
Apr 15 10.00 – 11.30am
Come and discover all the fun things you can do with a Victor Reader! We will discuss downloading audio books from National Library Services using Victor Reader Stream, listen to radio stations, create notes, and talk about what else this device can do for you.
Hosted by: Laguna Hills Center

Popcorn and a Movie: The Firestick and Disney Accessibility Features
Apr 15 10.00 – 12.00pm
There are many accessible features available for home entertainment. In this workshop we teach you how to make popcorn in the microwave. We will discuss the Amazon Firestick, which is an inexpensive device that you can plug into your TV to access movies and shows with audio description. The Disney Channel also allows you to play their selections with description and we will teach you how to do that as well. Then we will play a Disney movie for you to enjoy with your popcorn.
Hosted by: Coachella Valley Center

Understanding Vision Loss
Apr 15 10.00 – 11.30am
As your vision changes due to Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy or other conditions, we offer free programs and services to help you do the things you love. Join us for an informative online opportunity to learn about living well with low vision and embracing lifestyle changes.
Hosted by: Laguna Hills Center

Smart Lighting
Apr 15 3.00 – 5.00pm
For people with low vision, lighting is a critical factor. This is an in-depth workshop providing information about specific lighting for various tasks. Learn how smart devices can assist you with your lighting and other appliances in the home. The lumens and kelvins of bulbs will be reviewed to determine what works best for you. Learn more in depth household lighting tips to help maintain safety and independence.
Hosted by: Coachella Valley Center

Comer saludable ser activo
Abril 19 1.00 – 2.00pm
Únase a este taller para aprender cómo funcionan los nutrientes claves en su cuerpo y cómo se pueden asimilar a través de la dieta para apoyar la visión, el azúcar en la sangre, el colesterol, etc.
Presentado por: Santa Barbara Center

Understanding Vision Loss
Apr 21 3.00 – 4.00pm
As your vision changes due to Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy or other conditions, we offer free programs and services to help you do the things you love. Join us for an informative online opportunity to learn about living well with low vision and embracing lifestyle changes
Hosted by: Santa Barbara Center