remov i ng barriers Our mission is to eliminate blindness and severe sight loss as Barriers. We face them everyday. Many are real, physical obstacles. But a barrier to a fulfilling life. so many others are just ideas—ideas about who we are and what we can or cannot do—emotional barriers that can be more difficult to break through than even the highest fence or widest chasm. Fact is —no matter how we define barrier, most of us could use a little help in overcoming them. And for the child who is visually impaired, or for the individual who has recently experienced sight loss, even the simplest obstacles can seem impassable. Fortunately, at Braille Institute, we are actively helping people everyday—young and not so young—to remove the barriers in their lives, to break through, to live.

bar.ri.er (bar-ee-er) , n.

1. anything built that blocks or is intended to block passage: For people in need, there are never any barriers before the doors of Braille Institute. 2. any natural formation or obstacle: Thanks to Braille Institute’s mobility training, the busy intersection was no longer a barrier for the woman as she walked to work. 3. any- thing that restrains or obstructs progress, access, etc.: Macular degeneration could have been a barrier to the retired teacher’s long-awaited travels if not for Braille Institute and the renewed independence he discovered there. 4. a limit or boundary of any kind: Inspired and informed by Braille Institute’s support group, the young parents were more determined than ever to help their child overcome any barrier that might stand in his way.

-Syn. 1. palisade, wall. 1-3. obstruction, hindrance, impediment. 4. Those limitations we all feel when confronted with life’s toughest challenges.

-Ant. 1-4. Braille Institute CAT

Braille Institute location : Orange County, CA

bar.ri.er (bar-ee-er) , n. WORKING 1. after years of struggling in school, finally discovering that you have Stargardt Disease, an inherited form of juvenile macular degeneration: Stargardt Disease became the barrier to Cat continuing her university education. 2. finding a passion for teaching children, but being unable to find employment: Refusing to let her sight loss become a barrier, Cat came to Braille Institute for the training and tools that she needed to achieve her goals.

Through our Young Adult Program, Braille Institute assisted Cat with her résumé and provided the job-preparation skills required to find the job of her dreams—teaching at-risk teens. CAT

Braille Institute location : Orange County, CA

HELPING THEM MAKE THE GRADE

“I was working in the university’s disabled student service center when a girlfriend told me about Braille Institute. And now I am the one making a difference in the lives of my students. I’m extremely fortunate. I love what I do.” RYAN

Braille Institute location : Los Angeles, CA bar.ri.er (bar-ee-er) , n. GROWING 1. parenting a child who has experienced vision loss due to retinoblastoma, a childhood cancer of the retina: Concerned about the barriers facing their visually impaired child, Ryan’s parents looked to Braille Institute for answers. 2. growing up legally blind but still wanting to run and play and do all the things that kids want to do: Before coming to Braille Institute, Ryan was sometimes hesitant to try new activities or face the barriers life put in his way.

After meeting with Braille Institute’s Child Development staff, Ryan’s parents were able to see beyond the many barriers facing them and their son. Ryan flourished in our Youth Program, and is currently knocking down barriers—and his karate instructor—every day he comes to Braille Institute. RYAN

Braille Institute location : Los Angeles, CA

KNOCKING DOWN LIFE’S OBSTACLES

“My wife and I got a lot out of the parent groups at Braille Institute. We could see a tremendous change in Ryan almost overnight. He loves to play and make new friends, just like any kid. We’re very proud of him.” LARRY

Braille Institute location : San Diego, CA bar.ri.er (bar-ee-er) , n. GARDENING 1. teaching theater to college students one day and waking up the next with macular degeneration: Larry’s sudden vision loss proved an insurmountable barrier in his life. 2. Coping with the frustration, hopelessness and anger that comes with sight loss: When a nurse told Larry about Braille Institute, Larry made the decision to confront the barriers standing in his way.

Through our Counseling and Support Services, Larry was introduced to adaptive technology that helped him to overcome his barriers and improve his outlook on life. As a result, Larry’s once again doing the things he loves most—cultivating fresh minds in the university classroom and his favorite orchids in his greenhouse and garden. LARRY

Braille Institute location : San Diego, CA

TAKING BACK MY INDEPENDENCE

“A lot of people come here with a chip on their shoulder. I was one of them—angry, frustrated, scared. But the people at Braille Institute gave me the courage to learn to live again.” DEAR FRIENDS

“No one steps twice into the same river,” wrote the ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus some 25 centuries ago. At a Glance And so it still is today. Change is an inescapable constant that every organization must face. At Braille Institute we have experienced unusual change in the form of People Assisted 71,944 growth and renewal that became especially evident this past year. Staff (291.7 FTE) 317 Examples include our Braille Challenge™ literacy program, which did not even Volunteers 3,602 exist a few short years ago. In 2007 it reached new heights with braille-reading youngsters from all across North America competing for top prizes. Volunteer/Staff Ratio 11 to 1 Facilities Managed 426,000 sq. ft. Another recent development has been our Braille Special Collection program which now provides nearly 1,000 titles of great children’s literature in braille to Administrative Costs 2.8% more than half of all known braille-reading children in the United States —all Fundraising Costs 9.2% free of charge to those families. Still another recent and dynamic service is our Braille Institute Telephone Reader Program. Through this innovative program, volunteers read selections from various newspapers and magazines that are accessed by more than 9,000 visu- ally impaired people here in Southern California via touchtone telephone. This program received top recognition in 2007 by the American Library Association. Through the normal process of employee turnover and retirements, we have gained some outstanding new staff members this year from vice presidents to professional service providers and supporting staff. They have all brought fresh insight and energy into our organization. Yet amidst change and growth, some things must remain the same. The vast bulk of our programs from low vision rehabilitation and child development to youth and career services, library, braille publishing and all our other rehabilitation services have continued to provide the consistent, high quality professional service for which we are known. There is one other constant at Braille Institute. None of the impact we have in the lives of thousands of blind and visually impaired men, women, children and their families would be remotely possible without the rich chemistry of our generous donors, tireless volunteers and dedicated staff. To all of you we extend our profound gratitude. James H. Jackson, Chairman Leslie E. Stocker, Jr., President Community Outreach PROGRAMS AND SERVICES Center Students Enrolled Sites Visited Communities Visited Contact Hours Los Angeles 1,192 65 65 9,916 Orange County 543 44 22 3,822 Rancho Mirage 255 56 24 2,089 Programs For Adults Universal Media Services Santa Barbara 477 48 40 13,414 More than 200 free classes in adaptation to sight loss, Our Universal Media Services has the ability to con- San Diego 1,210 69 21 21,165 orientation and mobility and independent living are vert printed materials into the various types of media Totals 3,677 282 172 50,406 offered at all five regional centers, as well as counseling formats used by blind and visually impaired people. and support services. Volunteer Services Low Vision Rehabilitation Center Volunteers Hours Child Development Services Upon free assessment of each client’s visual needs, In-home early intervention services for parents of Braille Institute provides expert recommendation Los Angeles 1,866 80,228 blind infants and toddlers ages 0 to 5 emphasize for devices and techniques to maximize client’s Core 704 63,565 developmental skills. remaining vision. Short Term 312 11,454 Occasional 850 5,209 ™ Orange County 560 28,394 Youth & Career Services The Braille Challenge Core 265 26,793 Programs for children ages 6 to 18 and for young Our innovative nation-wide academic competition Short Term 3 124 Occasional 292 1,477 adults ages 19 to 30 foster independent living skills promotes braille literacy, rewarding high achievement Rancho Mirage 131 14,777 and employment preparation skills, offering intern- and stressing the importance of braille reading and Core 111 14,358 ships, job counseling and referrals. writing skills among visually impaired youths. Short Term 0 0 Occasional 20 419 Library Services San Diego 307 13,913 Core 168 13,562 Braille Institute’s national award-winning Library Short Term 0 0 Services provides brailled and talking books by mail, Occasional 139 351 offering patrons access to thousands of titles. Santa Barbara 828 23,195 Core 314 21,275 Short Term 1 6 Occasional 513 1,914

Total 3,602 160,507 Annual Designated Assignments (unduplicated total) 5,003

Universal Media Services Regional Center Adult Education and Counseling Center Students Enrolled Contact Hours Commercial Clients of Braille and Recording Services 234 Total Subscriptions to BIA Braille and Audio Publications 17,733 Los Angeles 921 78,824 (Including Expectations, The Braille Mirror, The Braille Mirror Extra, Braille Special Orange County 797 48,713 Collection, Partners in Literacy, Calendar and Rose Parade Program) Rancho Mirage 435 30,859 Total BIA Publications Readers Registered 5,050 Santa Barbara 149 19,343 Braille Special Collection Books Distributed 6,685 San Diego 320 30,947 Total Braille Pages Embossed 1,922,911 Totals 2,622 208,686 Total Braille Pages Transcribed 24,058 Accessible Text Pages Completed 7,365 Low Vision Rehabilitation Services (digital talking books, scanned and edited electronic text) Audio Masters Completed 175 Center Consultations Tapes Duplicated from Masters 10,055

Los Angeles 1,016 Orange County 1,208 Rancho Mirage 667 Santa Barbara 1,058 TeleService Department (1-800-BRAILLE) San Diego 1,096 Totals 5,045 Service Calls Received 5,625 Service Calls Made 2,278 Library Services

Readers Registered 32,167 Individual Titles 88,064 Books Available 1,145,459 Books Circulated 1,269,385* Machines Supplied 45,925 Machines Repaired 5,079 Cassettes Produced 44,185 Deposit Libraries 1,567

* Including CMLS & ILL books (NLS) The Braille Challenge™

The Braille Challenge™ is the only national reading for preliminary exams, an increase of 85 percent over WHO WE SERVE and writing contest in braille for blind children in the previous year. Of these, 454 (or 50 percent) first through twelfth grade. Now in its seventh year, were returned to us for scoring. This year we partnered Braille Institute Services J u l y 1 , 2 0 0 6 — J u n e 3 0 , 2 0 0 7 this two-part program—consisting of a prelimi- with agencies and schools across the U.S. and Canada From a total enrollment of 7,416, there were 3,029 adults, youths and infants enrolled for the first time this year. nary round and a final competition for the top 60 to host 17 preliminary contest events, an increase of 42 scorers—has become the centerpiece of our Braille percent over the 12 events the previous year. Literacy Initiative. This year we fulfilled 910 requests Gender

Preliminary Contests Requested 910 Male 32% Preliminary Contests Returned 454 Female 68% Teachers Requesting Contests 146 Teachers Administering Contests 83 Regional Events Hosted 17 Primary Causes of Blindness U.S. States Represented 36 Canadian Provinces Represented 3 Macular Degeneration 49% Regional/National Media Placements 89 Glaucoma 11% Diabetic Retinopathy 6% Cataracts 6% Retinitis Pigmentosa 3% Mobile Solutions (Rancho Mirage, Santa Barbara and Los Angeles Centers) Age

Sites Visited 524 Up to 19 5% Low Vision Rehabilitation Consultations 1,212 20 to 64 17% Number of Visitors 2,137 65 and over 77% Library Applications Returned 263 Vistas Sales $22,334 Duration of Blindness

Up to 1 year 12% Web Sites Up to 5 years 8% Up to 10 years 71% Web Site Visits 159,075 Up to 20 years 4% (Including www.brailleinstitute.org, www.braillelibrary.org, www.universalmediaservices.org, More than 20 years 3% www.braillechallenge.org and www.biasoundsolutions.org) Individuals Assisted 1,305 Requests for Information Fulfilled 441 Education Referrals Given 864 PDF Downloads 198,630 High School Graduate 28% College Degree 23%

Vistas Nature of Blindness Center Transactions Gross Sales Congenital (blind since birth) 8% Los Angeles 21,199 $263,965.60 Adventitious (formerly sighted) 92% Orange County 16,360 249,620.93 Rancho Mirage 6,766 125,289.78 Santa Barbara 4,385 68,914.94 Child Development: San Diego 2,804 55,671.30 Totals 51,514 $763,462.55 (Infants through 5 years of age) Contact Hours PRIMARY SERVICES (Includes all long-term consultations of six months or more)

Public Education Early Intervention (birth to 3 years) In-Home Service Speaking Engagements 888 Number of Infants/Families 132 Group Tours 335 Hours of Service 3,553 Film and Television Consultations 23 Children in Preschool 67 Regional/National Media Coverage (Includes 5 children with a preschool assistant) Feature Stories (Print and Television) 73 Hours of Service 2,537 Southern California Media Coverage Children in Kindergarten Transition and Education Support 27 Feature Stories (Print and Television) 129 Hours of Service 490 Service Announcements 235 CONSULTATIONS 2,701 people received training from Braille Institute in FY 2006-2007, but were not enrolled in our regular classes. Medical Short Term 71 professionals and paraprofessionals who work with seniors received special training to accommodate their clients or patients (Number of families served for up to six months) who are blind or visually impaired. Also, many individuals who are experiencing sight loss or their family members participate Long Term 136 in specially scheduled trainings and classes but are not formally enrolled. Total Children and Families Served 226 Youth Services: 6 to 18 years of age Center Youths Contact Hours IMPACT Los Angeles 169 14,331 Orange County 185 9,325 How do we know we are having an impact on the Each year our new students complete a pre- and Rancho Mirage 46 312 lives of the people we serve? After all, that is the real post-enrollment survey that asks for responses to Santa Barbara 44 2,027 “bottom line.” Like many other nonprofit organiza- 17 statements covering skills, abilities and self- San Diego 81 3,296 tions, Braille Institute receives written and verbal confidence. This year we received surveys from 39 Total 525 29,291 feedback from our clients, students and their families percent of our 753 new adult students who were about the difference Braille Institute has made in their enrolled for the first time at all five of our regional lives. This anecdotal information is heartwarming centers. The following is a sample of our results. Young Adults: 19 to 30 years of age and important to us. But we wanted to measure our For a complete outcome assessment report, please Center Young Adults Contact Hours impact and in 2001 initiated our outcome assessment contact the Office of Programs and Services by program. We are committed to this process and are phone at (323)663-1111, ext. 1321 or send an email Los Angeles 63 1,982 working to expand it to include all of our service areas. request to [email protected]. Orange County 265 942 Rancho Mirage 32 725 Pre-enrollment Post-enrollment Santa Barbara 3 78 I Feel Dependent On Others San Diego 3 65 Usually 25% 17% Total 366 3,792 Sometimes 54% 49% Rarely 19% 28% Never 2% 6% Career Services: All Centers I Am Able To Pursue Interests I Had Before Losing Vision Pre-enrollment Post-enrollment

Employer Contacts 134 Usually 19% 38% Employment Sometimes 45% 39% Full Time 35 Rarely 22% 10% Part Time 126 Never 9% 11% Job Saves 10 Paid Internships 27 I Am Able To Move Confidently By Myself Around My Town Pre-enrollment Post-enrollment

Usually 31% 41% Access Technology Sometimes 22% 29% Rarely 22% 10% Never 25% 20% Youth Equipment Loan Recipients 88 Subsidy Total $30,000 I Participate In The Life Of My Family, Friends Or Community Pre-enrollment Post-enrollment

148 youths have received Assistive Technology equipment since the program was created in 1998, valued at $390,370. Usually 60% 76% Sometimes 30% 18% Rarely 9% 4% Educational Seminar Participants Never <1% 1%

Los Angeles 650 I Am Able To Express To Others What I Can Do For Myself Orange County 365 And When I Need Assistance Pre-enrollment Post-enrollment Rancho Mirage 1,245 Usually 73% 90% Santa Barbara 545 Sometimes 23% 8% San Diego 210 Rarely 4% 1% Total 3,015 Never — 1%

I Feel In Control In Making Decisions That Are Important In My Life Pre-enrollment Post-enrollment

Collaborative Relationships Usually 64% 81% Sometimes 27% 15% Los Angeles 345 Rarely 6% 3% Child Development 415 Never 2% 1% Orange County 244 Rancho Mirage 339 I Feel Confident In My Ability To Undertake Or Perform New Activities Pre-enrollment Post-enrollment Santa Barbara 139 Usually 54% 70% San Diego 261 Sometimes 33% 22% Total 1,743 Rarely 11% 5% Never 2% 3%

How Do You Feel About Your Ability To Live With Vision Loss? Pre-enrollment Post-enrollment

Positive 33% 42% Somewhat Positive 21% 30% Too Early to Tell 11% 11% Some Difficulty 16% 13% Very Difficult 17% 4%

Since Losing My Vision, I Continue To Plan For My Future Pre-enrollment Post-enrollment

Yes 84% 92% No 12% 7% DONOR

do.nor (doh-ner) , n.

1. a person who gives or donates: From the moment she first entered Braille Institute’s beautiful Rancho Mirage Center, Jean Arley knew that she had to become involved—freely giving as a donor and as a volunteer in order to be a part of this very special place. 2. a person who gives property by gift or legacy: Having spent years working in New York theater and television, first as an actress and then as a soap opera producer, Jean discovered another fulfilling way to become a donor of her artistic gifts—reading audio books for Braille Institute.

-Syn 1-2. Jean Arley VOLUNTEER

vol.un.teer (vol-uhn-teer) , n.

1. a person who voluntarily offers himself or herself for a service or undertaking: Feeling blessed for all of his success and good fortune, Salomon Rivera—three-time World and four-time U.S. salsa dance champion—jumped at the chance to give back to his local community as a volunteer, teaching dance to students at Braille Institute’s Orange County Center. 2. a person whose actions are not founded on any legal obligation so to act: Salomon enjoys being a volunteer at Braille Institute if only to see the smiles on his students’ faces.

-Syn. 1-2. Salomon Rivera Annual Johnny Mercer Foundation Ann Peppers Foundation Ms. Susan J. deGolyer TOGETHER WE CAN CREATE Kenneth T. and Eileen L. Irvine & Irma Robbins Mr. Richard Demeter Donors 2006 Norris Foundation Foundation Ms. Carol Deputy The Rose Hills Foundation Lucille Ellis Simon Mrs. John C. Dooley A HERITAGE OF HOPE Braille Institute depends The Meta & George Foundation Mr. & Mrs. A.E. Dotson on the fullest possible Rosenberg Foundation Mr. Christophe Douet participation of its Wood-Claeyssens $1,000 to $9,999 Linda Drey-Nightingale students, clients, Foundation Mr. John Driscoll When you leave a bequest to Braille Institute by will, trust, life insurance policy volunteers, staff and Individuals David Dunn or other deferred giving instrument, you are helping to ensure that thousands of caring members of the Lucile M. Dunn community for its con- $10,000 to $24,999 Anonymous Mr. Percy Duran III blind and visually impaired people of all ages will have a brighter future. If you tinued success, and we Beverly E. and Mr. James Edmunds would like to offer our Individuals Sidney A. Adair Mrs. Lucille Eldridge wish, you can also be recognized as a member of our prestigious J. Robert Atkinson heartfelt thanks to every- Mr. Eric Alon Mr. & Mrs. James B. Heritage Society, which honors those who have set aside gifts for Braille Institute one who gave gifts of time, Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Applegate Elmlinger money or tangible goods Mrs. Betty Bufkin Orville Armstrong Mrs. Vashti A. Fernandez in their estate plans. Let your legacy be a heritage of hope. to Braille Institute during Mrs. Markley C. Cameron Mr. & Mrs. Frank G. Helen & Jim Ferr the year. Mr. Randall S. Cline Arnstein Mr. & Mrs. William S. Field Ms. Charlotte Hatfield Cox Mr. Stanley L. Ascough Dr. Albert Fields Leaving a bequest is easy—simply include the If you would like assistance, please call our Planned As we give recognition for Ms. Mary T. Escherich Mr. Harry Baker Mr. Daniel W. Finn following language in your estate plan: I give (X dollars Giving office at 1-800-BRAILLE (272-4553), Ext. 1256, support, space limitations Mr. Bill Evans Mr. Cary A. Baldwin Mr. Seth Freeman or X percent or all of the residue of my estate) to Braille for more information or to request our brochure, “A allow us to list only gifts Georgia Wundrow Fogg Ms. Catherine Benkaim Mr. & Mrs. Manley Freid Institute of America, Inc., a California Nonprofit Bequest for Braille Institute.” If you have already made of $1,000 and more Martin & Enid Gleich Mrs. Tybe Blink Mr. Fred French Corporation with principal offices located at741 North a bequest provision for Braille Institute, we thank you (cumulative) received Mr. & Mrs. Carl Goldbaum Mrs. Helen Bolton Herb Friedenthal Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90029-3594. for your thoughtful and generous support. between January 1, 2006, Ms. Linda J. Lowe Mr. & Mrs. Donald Boone Ms. Dorothy Friedman and December 31, 2006. Mr. & Mrs. H. 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Schweppe Foundation The Lawrence Foundation Arthur Uribe Verizon Foundation Goldie & Benjamin Goetz Mr. Bernhardt Weiss Mr. Wayne McDaniel Mr. & Mrs. Vincent E. Association of Handcrafted Lions Club of Pasadena Rose Venuto Washington Mutual Frieda Goldstein Miriam & Al Winner Ms. Carrie Belle McFie Scully Automobiles Livingston Memorial Jane Wolman Employee Giving Program Mr. Hector R. Gonzalez Agnes Wood Mr. Gilbert N. McIntyre Dr. Gloria Secrest Bank of Santa Barbara Foundation Wellpoint Associate Ms. Hilda V. Grant Florence Donovan Dr. Joan Shipley Coeta and Donald Barker Los Angeles Breakfast Club Employers with Matching Giving Campaign Julius Guttman Yanovitch Ms. Ann McKenzie Dr. Yossi Sidikaro Foundation Foundation Gift or Employee Directed Wells Fargo Community Mr. & Mrs. George Habib Phyllis J. Yates Mrs. Betty A. McLelland Mr. Mace Siegel Bellflower Noon Lions Club The Henry E. & Lola Monroe Giving Programs Support Campaign Peter F. Hanssel Winifred Young Dr. N. Jeanine McMahon Ms. Barbara Siniscalchi Beverly Hills Rotary Foundation Elsie Haugsted Mr. Burton V. Zoul Roger L. McNitt Mrs. Adele C. Smith Community Foundation Multi-Pak Corporation In 2006, Braille Institute Bequest Honor Roll Dorothea P. Helms Mr. Jay Mehta Dr. & Mrs. Ronald E. Smith #1006 Lluella Morey Murphey received gifts from the John L. Herrick Trust Honor Roll Ms. Beverly Meidell Mr. Richard M. Smyser Biogen Idec Foundation Foundation following companies Gifts to Braille Institute Ray & Frances Hommes Ms. Michelle Merritt Mr. Samuel J. Smyth Boand Family Foundation Dorothy Trask Clune through an employer through wills and trusts Barbara Howard Trust proceeds allow Mr. Gary Miecke Blanche Solomon Byram Memorial Trust of Murray Foundation gift matching program enable us to sustain our Mrs. Billie G. Howland Braille Institute to Mr. Frank R. Miller Jr. Ms. Lola Sorrells the California Nichols Enterprises, L.P. or an employee directed operations, and Nelle Hunt sustain operations and to Ms. Leslie Miller Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Community Foundation Nissenson Family Fund of giving program. to implement new Ruth Dean Johnson implement new programs Spaulding Cars 4 Causes the California programs and services— Edna M. Jones and services. With deep Mr. Orval Miller Mr. & Mrs. Paul H. Springs CAS Foundation Community Foundation Allstate Giving Campaign ensuring that blind and Albert & Erika Kapfenstein gratitude, we honor the Dr. Bernard S. Millman Dr. & Mrs. James W. Stark The Champions Volunteer Nokia, Inc. America’s Charities visually impaired people Vasile Kelemen following individuals Mr. & Mrs. John K. Mr. Meril Stein Foundation Pacific Palisades AT&T Employee Giving/ have access to quality David C. Kenney whose trusts provided Minasian Mr. & Mrs. Leslie E. Stocker, Jr. Church Of Religious Science Women’s Club United Way Campaign services and support each Gloria Kertez income during calendar Mr. Kai Molich Mr. Chien Sun Circus Disco/Arena Pomona Host Lions Club Bank of America Foundation year. With deep gratitude, Mrs. Mildred Moiso Kiger year 2006. Mr. & Mrs. William M. Lester & Linda Sussman City of Indian Wells Porsche Club of America Bank of America United Way we honor the memory Albert F. King Moran Bob Swaile Arnold and Kay Clejan San Diego Region Campaign of the following Isabelle Kolakowski Ms. Mary Joaquina Abascal Mrs. Mildred Muller Mr. & Mrs. Phil Swan Charitable Foundation The Pratt Memorial Fund Combined Federal individuals whose Max & Marjorie Kolliner Bradford Endowment Mr. & Mrs. Charles R. Ms. Iva Swayne The Sirpuhe & John Conte Ramona’s Mexican Food Campaign bequests were received Adele E. Lewis Mr. Sydney Cole Murphy Mr. Paul A. Swerdlove Foundation Products Combined Federal during calendar Otto & Della Vera Loeb Carl W. Connell Ms. Margaret M. Murphy Mrs. Barbara Talbert Crary Foundation Rancho Park Rotary Club Campaign of Greater year 2006. Gretchen Lutz Mrs. Neva H. Easton Mr. & Mrs. Seymour Dr. & Mrs. Olaf Tegner Cush Family Foundation Rotary Club of Rancho Los Angeles Jeannette Magnuson Mr. Ludwig G.B. Erb Neuman Mr. Gerald Thatcher Delta Gamma Foundation Mirage ECHO, Northrop Grumman Edgardo & Francesa Acosta Mr. Rudy Makoul Mr. Laurence B. Flaws Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Mrs. Edna W. Traver Florence R. Devine #1 Fund Rotary District #5340 Employees Organization Charlotte Anderson Ms. Helen V. Mansker Mrs. Elsinore Machris Nevill Sarah Tyhurst of the California Santa Maria Noontimers Edison International Ms. Margaret Anderson Opal M. McCauley Gilliland Dale & Michael Nissenson Aligene Ulrich Community Foundation Lions Club Employee Anonymous Marion McDonald Goldie & Benjamin Goetz Ms. Barbara Nolan Mr. Cornelius C. Vanderstar Florence R. Devine #2 Fund Shiloh International Contributions Campaign Mr. William F. Arndt Helen Beatrice McGrath Pearl Gray Ms. Harriet Nordeck Mr. John D. Vandevelde of the California Ministries Energy for Others Giving Doris Baker Harry McQuigg Wilbur Grosse Ms. Angela G. Nowlin Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Community Foundation Richard and Elizabeth Campaign (Sempra) Mary E. (Bette) Baldwin Lucy Medz Rosemary Hancock Smurr Ms. Barbara Oberle Vane Carrie Estelle Doheny Steele Fund First Data Western Union Lee Lupher Bartruff Miss Lucille D. Mereto Mr. Donald J. Heintzelman Mr. Bernard M. O’Donnell Mr. Arnold Aubert Vernon Foundation Leon Strauss Foundation Foundation John P. Batchelor Ms. Ursula M. Michaelson Fred & Lucille Hirsch Mr. Jeff A. Olear Mr. Frank W. Voges Eastman Kodak Company Thoren Family Charitable GE Foundation Ellen Benke Jean Moffatt James & Margaret Howard Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey H. Ms. Kristin Von Der Ahe Elks of Los Angeles Trust The J. Paul Getty Trust Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Janice D. Myatt Mr. Rock Hudson Ormont Mr. & Mrs. John C. Wallace Foundation Toyota Motor Sales Goodrich Rohr Employees Bergerman Johanna Marie Pace Mr. Marvin D. Kahn Ms. Maria Otero Dr. & Mrs. Lynn Wallack Philip Lee & Elizabeth B. U.S.A. Inc. Will-Share Club Mrs. Zoralin E. Bernacki Mrs. Geraldine F. Padgett Ms. Edna E. Laule Mrs. Mary Joan Palevsky Marjorie Leu Skala Founder’s Circle Gifts in Kind Ronald E. Smith, M.D. Janice Herzberg Regional Committees Edward M. Lipsett Our Chairman, USC School of Human Resources Ms. Anita MacKenzie Each year, the Chairman Gifts in kind are non- Medicine, Ophthalmology Orange County Mrs. Callie McGrath of the Board of Braille monetary gifts of tangible Leadership Department; Doheny Paula F. Hodge Thomas W. Burton, Esq.* Eye Institute Information Technology Thomas K. Callister Roy Daniel McPhail Institute selects a program goods that either in Board Of Directors Harry McQuigg of utmost importance for themselves, or from the Brent Mayne Joseph & Pearl Noh special support. proceeds resulting from Lester M. Sussman, C.P.A.• Peter G. Mansinne Richard A. Nelson Chairman Managing Director, Universal Media Services Williard S. Voit Mr. & Mrs. Albert Nyquist The Founder’s Circle their sale, help support the James H. Jackson•• Harry W. Ofshay recognizes those donors mission of Braille Institute. Resources Audit Solutions Vice President, Strategic Resources Global Sidney H. Metcalfe San Diego John & Elizabeth Parker who designate We wish to thank all those Planning, Alisal Properties Facilities John C. Westwater * Joseph & Evelyn Pertusati contributions of who made donations of Philip V. Swan• Russell W. Kirbey Miss Anna K. Pfeiffer $1,000 or more to this gifts in kind from January Vice Chairman Private Trustee Michelle R. Sheridan Roger L. McNitt, Esq. Mr. & Mrs. John Jack Pick project. In calendar year 1, 2006 through December James J. Rhodes• Volunteer Services Bertha Melgoza, Ph.D. Mr. Benjamin B. & 2006, these donors’ gifts 31, 2006. However, space Senior Vice President, George E. Thomas Esther Sharer went to the purchase limitations allow us to only Sales & Marketing, U.S. Susan K. Parker-Strafaci Santa Barbara Lillian C. Smith of a new braille embosser, list those whose gifts were Insurance, Manulife Financial Leonard Weil Child Development Services Caryl O. Crahan* Mrs. Leonette Steiner called a “Braillo.” estimated to be of a value Joan Lévy Mr. Max Steiner of $1,000 or more. Secretary John C. Westwater Mohamed M. Yassin Frank R. Miller, Jr. Emily Van Nuys Beverly E. and Beverly E. Adair• Business Services Mr. Thomas Lyle Williams Sidney A. Adair Luis Acuna Howard O. Wilson• *Chairman Ms. Cecile Woods Lewis Mrs. Henry A. Braun Ms. Kathleen De Chellis Treasurer Regional Directors Mr. Thomas W. Burton Mr. & Mrs. John F. Duce Michael J. D. Lindsay• Gin D. Wong, F.A.I.A. Headquarters Mr. Thomas K. Callister Freedom Scientific President, Gin Wong Adama Dyoniziak Members Deferred Gifts Mrs. Marva Cummins Evet Girgorians Associates Los Angeles Los Angeles James B. Boyle Jr., Esq. Mr. & Mrs. Edmond R. Davis Mr. & Mrs. Chuck Millikan 741 North Vermont Boyle, Olson & Robinson, Life Member Sheila F. Daily Avenue Deferred gifts, also known Mr. Percy Duran III Mr. Bruce Heath Rogers Attorneys at Law as planned gifts, help to David & Dawn Gross Thibiant International Frank L. Mallory, Esq. Orange County Los Angeles, CA 90029 secure Braille Institute’s Ms. Lenora Harth UTI Integrated Logistics Advisory Partner, Gibson, (323) 663-1111 Virginia M. Braun• Dunn and Crutcher, Lars Hansen future. We wish to thank Mr. Jing Ho Ms. Louise Varie Attorneys at Law Rancho Mirage Regional Centers and recognize those Mr. E. Gregory Hookstratten Mr. & Mrs. Godfrey H. Thomas W. Burton, Esq. • individuals who made Mr. Paul T. Kozaki Williams Attorney at Law •• Executive Committee Michael R. Lazarovits Rancho Mirage irrevocable planned gifts Mrs. Martha E. Lang Chairman Santa Barbara 70-251 Ramon Road to Braille Institute during Mr. & Mrs. R.C. Larson Thomas K. Callister •Executive Committee Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 calendar year 2006. Mr. & Mrs. Randal J. Lee We gratefully acknowledge Resource Management & Member R. Jay Comstock (760) 321-1111 Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. D. our generous donors and Marketing Solutions San Diego Thomas & Arloah Artingstall Lindsay thank you for your support. Management Orange County Mr. Edwin D. Ashton Dr. & Mrs. Harry A. Louie If we have inadvertently Caryl O. 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Auxiliary Liaison James & Jecelyn Stockton However, we offer our Milliman Marcelo Coelho Frank R. Miller Jr. Mr. Robert H. Studenberg heartfelt thanks to Nancy N. Niebrugge Actuaries Photography Mr. John Terry everyone who gave gifts Assistant Vice President of Bartly J. Mondino, M.D. Programs and Services Poindexter & Doutré, Inc. McNulty & Company Roy & Hope Turney of time, money or tangible Director, Jules Stein Eye Paul & Lois Vaughan goods to Braille Institute General Legal Counsel Art Direction / Design Institute, David Geffen Department Directors Stella Weleczko during the year. School of Medicine Pricewaterhouse Richard Huvard Robert N. Williams at UCLA Jamie Aung Coopers, L.L.P. Editorial Concept Ms. Janet Williamson Financial Services Auditors Rick Nelson• Southern California Henry C. Chang, Ph.D. Graphics John G. Nuanes Library Services Printing

Alison B. Dirstine Communications A: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS* 2007 Income Sources

Years ended June 30 A: Bequests from Wills 48.2%

Income ($000) B: Trusts 5.1% Public Support 2007 2006 C: Contributions and Foundation Gifts 17.2% Bequests From Wills 10,770 12,111 Trusts 1,139 1,157 D: Support Groups and Contributions and Foundation 3,837 4,711 Other Sources 1.0% Support Group Contributions 234 166 E: Royalties 12.0% Total Public Support 15,980 18,145 B: F: State Library Appropriation 2.9% C: G: Investment Income 13.6% Other Revenue 2007 2006

Royalties 2,690 2,596 D: State Library Appropriation 657 651 Net Investment Income 3,038 2,362 Total Other Revenue 6,385 5,609 E: Allocation From Reserves 1,105 —

Total Funds Received 23,470 23,754 F: G: Expenditures ($000) 2007 2006

Los Angeles Center 3,755 3,783 Child Development 693 672 Desert Center 1,636 1,576 Orange County Center 2,676 2,689 San Diego Center 1,853 1,786 Santa Barbara Center 1,759 1,687 Universal Media Services 1,473 1,391 A: Library Services 2,813 2,806 2007 Operating Expenditures** Volunteer Services 554 545 Total Program Services 17,212 16,935

A: Program Services 77.2% Administration 688 738 Development 2,239 2,017 B: Support Services 7.3% Public Education 814 987 C: Development 9.2% Support Services 1,767 1,671 D: Public Education 3.5% Total Operating Expenditures Before Depreciation 22,720 22,348 E: Administration 2.8%

Capital Expenditures 750 1,228 B: Allocation to Reserves — 178 Total Expenditures 23,470 23,754 ** Including Depreciation of 1,924

Total Net Assets 158,492 147,370 C:

*For complete financial results, prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the USA, refer to the Report on Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for Braille Institute which is available on its Website www.brailleinstitute.org.

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