All Braille Institute programs and services are FREE, thanks to the generous support of our donors and volunteers.
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VISIONSOF learning
LIVE WELL WITH LOW VISION
Providing a broad range of free services for people of all ages throughout Imperial, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties
FREE Programs,
Classes, & Events
Spring/Summer 2018 SessionApril 16 – July 20
Rancho Mirage
OutreAch ServIceS In YOur AreA
BenefIt frOm free In-hOme ServIceS
In order to serve residents from riverside and San Bernardino counties, including those who cannot get to our center in rancho mirage, we “take the show on the road” with our Outreach Program.
FREE! OutREach classEs ...now At Your Location*
If you are living with Low vision, learn techniques that help with everyday tasks through Daily Living Skills classes. choose from any or all of the following classes:
• Assistive technology
• the Business of Living
• Getting Around town
In addItIOn, WE alsO OFFER:
• Presentations on Braille Institute Services
• educational Seminars
• collaborative Partnerships
All services are available free of charge at locations throughout our service area. for more information, please contact felice chiapperini at (760) 202-6113. Our outreach services are also available in Spanish.
*Available for groups of 6 or more.
By focusing on each person’s specific goals, degree of sight loss and home environment, our consultants offer instruction to people unable to attend on-campus or outreach classes.
Services help people reach their individual goals and include:
• Kitchen confidence & Safety
• technology
• Orientation & mobility
• Low vision consultations
• Kitchen confidence
• Looking Good: All About You
Now offeRiNg ClaSSeS iN RiveRSide:
thanks to the generosity of the Janet Goeske center, we are able to bring Braille Institute services to you!
wHeN: mondays from 10:00Am to 11:30Am
wHaT: courses and Seminars on topics such as Daily Living Skills, technology, and more!
wHeRe: Janet Goeske center 5257 Sierra St. riverside, cA
for more information, call (760) 202-6111.
See riverside class Schedule below.
BrAILLe InStItute mOnDAY PrOGrAmS
April 16 introduction/registration/Tactile Art
April 23 Apps
MAy 7 Technology
MAy 14 Technology
MAy 21 Vanda Non-24 presentation with leslie McNeil
JuNe 4 Healthy eating: Juicing
JuNe 11 Safety
JuNe 18 Support Group
JuNe 25 lighting/Magnification
July 2 Shopping Trip
July 9 Tai Chi/ relaxation
July 16 Orcam presentation
July 23 Tactile Art- Summer Decorations
Classes for riverside Spring 2018
Janet Goeske Center
trAnSPOrtAtIOn
BRaille BuS PiCk-uP loCaTioNS:
Mondays: free Local transportation for new Students
Tuesdays: Yucca valley (Stater Brothers) Desert hot Springs (Vons) redlands (Vons on N. Orange Street) Yucaipa (Stater Brothers) calimesa (Stater Brothers) Banning/Beaumont (Pass Hospital)
wednesdays: moreno valley (McDonald’s, 23831 Sunnymead Blvd.)
Thursdays: hemet (camelot and Brookdale)
transportation aGenCies:
- riverside transit Agency (800) 795-7887- coachella valley Sun Dial (760) 343-4231- city of Beaumont Pass transit Dial-a-ride (951) 922-3252- Banning Dial-a-ride (951) 922-3252- reach Out morongo for Yucca valley/29 Palms (760) 369-8671- Omnitrans (800) 966-6428
If you are scheduled to be on our bus, you must call one day in advance if you will not be attending classes the next day. call (760) 202-6117.
outreach Services funded by The william & Margaret fern Holmes family foundation.
FrEE HAnDS-On DEMOnSTrATiOnS &TECHnOLOgY TrAining CLASSES FOr YOUTH AnD ADULTS The following are devices available:
• iphones and ipads• Android devices and tablets• Magnifying Devices
For an Appointment call (760) 202-6107
CLASSES Or INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION!
Braille Institute Library Services can bring the joy of reading back to those who have low or no vision, all free through the Library of congress’ national Library Service.
Register to receive: • A free, easy-to-use talking book machine
• Access to thousands of free book titles from bestsellers to classics
We also offer instruction on our BArD (Braille and Audio reading Download) service that allows access to almost 50,000 audio books and magazines from your home computer, smart phone, tablet, or e-reader.
LIBrArY ServIceS
DISCOVER TECHNOLOGY AT...the Latestv
IncLuDe thOuSAnDS Of PeOPLe In YOur WILL
By including Braille Institute in your will or trust, you’ll help brighten the lives of the thousands of children and adults served by Braille Institute each year.
Please designate your bequest to “Braille Institute of America, Inc., a california nonprofit corporation with principal offices currently located at 741 n. vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, cA 90029-3594.” tax Identification number: 95-1641426.
For more information on planning a gift for Braille Institute, please call our Philanthropy department at 1-800-BRaIllE (272-4553), Ext. 1256
Friends of Braille Institute Rancho MirageBecome a friend of Braille Institute! In the past year alone, we raised over $50,000 to provide vehicles for our outreach programs.
Be a donor! Join our fundraiser committee!contact rita Skwara: (951) 267-3054
DIScOver free reSOurceS tO LIve WeLL WIth LOW vISIOn
Our Braille Institute Low vision rehabilitation Specialist provides free low vision rehabilitation services at our rancho mirage center, in your home, or in your community.
• Learn strategies to cope with sight loss
• Benefit from one-on-one assistance with independent living skills
• Sign up to receive an easy to use, talking book machine and electronic downloads of audio books, magazines, and newspapers
• Learn about adaptive and mainstream technology (i.e. computers, iPhones, Androids, iPads, Kindles, and other devices)
• Sample adaptive products (i.e. hand-held magnifiers, talking watches, printing guides, and large print materials)
fRee low viSioN SeRviCeS
for more information or to schedule an appointment, call (760) 321-1111 ext. 6105 or visit Brailleinstitute.org
Hablamos Español
FREE SEminaR SERiESSpring/Summer 2018April 16 – July 20
TOpiCS FOr Spring/SUMMEr 2018 inCLUDE:
understanding Vision loss
Amazon’s echo Dot “Alexa”
Orcam – Advanced Artificial Vision Device
Nu-eyes – electronic Glasses for low Vision
All About Apps
Travel and Mobility
lighting- let There Be light
All seminars at Braille institute are Free and presented by medical experts and Braille institute instructors. Most seminars take place on Fridays, from 10AM to Noon.
Family, caregivers, friends and professionals are encouraged to attend.
For seminar dates and to register online for upcoming events: Brailleinstitute.org/ranchoMirage or call (760) 459-6334.
New To BRaille iNSTiTuTe?
Discover our special monday programs and get free transportation for new students!
• caregivers Support Group
• classes designed for your needs
• Special presentations
• Introduction to Braille Institute services
• transportation options
• much more
Call (760) 321-1111 or visit Brailleinstitute.org/RanchoMirage
Mondaydaily livinG skills:
Cocinar*
Computers/Keyboarding
Cooking
Family Support Group
life Skills
Conocimiento Sensorial por los Artes Tactiles*
arts & HealtHy livinG:
expressing yourself Through Watercolors
This Week in History NEW
daily livinG skills:
Braille
Computers/Keyboarding
Cooking
life Skills
peer Support Group
Sensory Awareness
arts & HealtHy livinG:
Art1
Crocheting**1
Zumba/exercise/ejercicio** NEW
el inglés como Segundo idioma*
Knitting & Basketry1
let’s Talk NEW
Sopa de pollo para el Alma* NUEVO
What About Our laws & legal System?
tuesday
SPrInG/Summer 2018 ScheDuLe of cLASSeS
* Classes in Spanish
** Classes in English and Spanish 1 First class features applied skills trip to purchase materials
in 2016, volunteers donated more than 106,000 hours of service to help keep our programs free. To volunteer, please call: Caryn Gates (760) 202-6108
VolunteersMake a Difference!
Wednesday tHursday
daily livinG skills:
Braille
Computers/Keyboarding
Community Confidence & Camaraderie
international Cooking
life Skills
Sensory Awareness
arts & HealtHy livinG:
Art1
exercise/Balance
Games for your Mind
pregunte al Doctor*
Singing Just for Fun
Sopa de polla para el Alma* NUEVO
Tai Chi
This Week in History NEW
Wednesday tHursday
daily livinG skills:
Computers/Keyboarding
Cooking/Cocinar**
Healthy living NEW
life Skills
living with Vision loss
Sensory Awareness
arts & HealtHy livinG:
Art1
Crafts Class* NUEVO
Digital photography
exercise/Balance
Games for your Mind
Horticulture/Horicultura**
Knitting & Basketry/Tejer**1
line Dancing
reminiscing Through Music NEW
Tai Chi
Our Spring/Summer session is April 16 - July 20, 2018. For more detailed information on the following, please visit
Brailleinstitute.org/ranchoMirage or call (760) 321-1111.
Last name first
Address
city State ZIP
telephone ( ) - Date of Birth
e-mail Address _____________________________________________
Are you a current Braille Institute participant? Yes noAre you new to Braille Institute? Yes noDo you use a wheelchair or have trouble walking? Yes noDo you use a white cane? Yes noDate of onset of vision problems: _________________
Primary Diagnosis: macular Degeneration Diabetic retinopathy retinitis Pigmentosa Glaucoma congenital Other
current vision Status: Legally Blind totally Blind not Legally Blind
ethnicity (optional) ___________________ education Level
I am a … caregiver family member Professional (Limited to Life Skills classes or seminar participants only)
Program choices: Day Name of Class Time
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registration is required for attendance in any program. to register you may fax this form to (760) 321-9715, visit our center in person monday through friday from 8:30Am to 5Pm or mail to us directly at: Braille institute 70-251 Ramon Road, Rancho Mirage, Ca 92270-5203for information call (760) 321-1111.
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