Braille Institute of America provides assistance to visually impaired people at five regional centers in Southern California, through more than 350 Community Outreach locations, and on our website www.brailleinstitute.org.

Each year we deliver direct services to more than 75,000 people. Braille Institute is operated and funded almost entirely through private individual and foundation sources. Generous donors and the dedicated efforts of more than 4,000 volunteers enable us to provide training, programs and services without charge.

Mission: Braille Institute is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to eliminate barriers to a fulfilling life caused by blindness and severe sight loss. Braille Institute provides an environment of hope and encouragement for people who are blind and visually impaired through integrated educational, social and recreational programs and services.

Solutions in Sight http://solutionsinsight.org/ is a public education program of the nonprofit organization Braille Institute, whose mission is to eliminate barriers to a fulfilling life caused by blindness and severe sight loss.