Mar 11, 2024 | Media, Podcast
Isaac, 6, was born with optic nerve hypoplasia in both eyes as well as nystagmus, a vision condition that can reduce vision and depth perception as well as affect balance and coordination. His mother, Xiomara, discovered his vision loss at six months of age and was...
Feb 20, 2024 | Media, Podcast
Los Angeles, CA – February 20, 2024: Braille Institute, a leading organization dedicated to empowering individuals with vision loss, is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Madhu Ayyagari to its Board of Directors. With over 25 years of experience in...
Feb 10, 2024 | Media, Podcast
After retiring from a career in the U.S. Navy as a scientist and engineer, Dr. Ron Peterson’s vision started to deteriorate quickly to the point of blindness. Shocked and depressed, he discovered Braille Institute, and it opened a whole new world of assistive...
Feb 7, 2024 | Media, Podcast
We’re maximizing independence with audio-accessible resources. Braille Institute’s award-winning library is part of the National Library Service that provides services for the blind, visually impaired, and print disabled. Thanks to our supporters, our library was...
Feb 1, 2024 | Media, Podcast
Online seminars and personalized low vision consultations, free of charge, for those experiencing vision loss. LOS ANGELES, Feb. 1, 2024 – February is “Low Vision Awareness Month” and Braille Institute stands at the forefront, dedicated to shedding light on the...
