DARKNESS

THE BRAILLE INSTITUTE OF LOS ANGELES

Mission:
To eliminate barriers to a fulfilling life caused by blindness and severe sight loss.

PROGRAMS

• Braille Institute Library
• Low Vision Consultations
• Job Training
• Educational, social, and recreational classes
• Helps people from birth to adult
• Connection Pointe

BRAILLE INSTITUTE LIBRARY

• 1.4 million books on audio, in Braille, and in large print format.
• 2009 National Medal for Museum and Library Service
• Telephone Reader program.

CHILDREN (BIRTH-6)

• Inspires a bright future without barriers
• Johnny Mercer Children's Choir
• The Braille challenge-academic competition
• Cane Quest-using a cane a challenging adventure

YOUNG ADULTS (6-18)

• Helps to foster confidence, self-esteem, and independence leading to higher education and or vocational training and employment
• Provides a foundation of daily life skills

ADULT (18 AND UP)

• Career counseling
• Help Families
• Functioning in daily life

LIGHT