Laguna Hills Sept 07 – Dec 17 Fall 2021 FREE Remote Learning Services. Attend free online workshops, classes and one-on-one sessions from the comfort of your home. Algunos de nuestros programas y servicios se ofrecen en español favor de llamar para más información. Programs, Workshops and Class Catalog Before taking a class, learn how to live well with Low Vision. Low Vision Consultation Helping You During COVID-19 If your vision is affecting your ability While we continue to adapt due to to perform daily tasks, Braille COVID-19, our virtual Low Vision Institute’s Low Vision Rehabilitation one-on-one session is an service can help you. opportunity to connect with you remotely and discover what Braille Losing vision doesn’t mean giving Institute programming would best up on your life activities, it means meet your needs. learning new ways to do them. Our free virtual Low Vision consultation Geared towards those who are new includes personalized one-on-one to our services, or haven't used our appointments with our Low Vision services in some time, once Specialists. They will work with you completed you will have access to over the phone or by video to our online classes and workshops. maximize your remaining vision by: At a later date, a follow up • Assessing your particular needs. appointment will be made for a magnifier and reading & writing and • Exploring devices that can help lighting assessment. you accomplish everyday tasks like reading, watching TV, and more. Maximize your To learn more or to schedule a free one-on-one appointment with one remaining vision. of our Low Vision Specialists, call 1-800-BRAILLE (272-4553). Receive one-on-one services with a live consultant by phone or video chat. Connection Pointe Orientation and Mobility Join us at Connection Pointe for Go on an adventure! Seriously. Our one-on-one training on the latest in Orientation and Mobility Specialists assistive technology. will teach you how to get around with a white cane, guide dog, and Learn how to use VoiceOver, text more. readers, Seeing AI, and other useful apps. We have computers, iPhones, You will have the confidence to Android devices, and iPads for you navigate your home, neighborhood to practice with, or bring your own and the world. device to learn on. For family members and friends, we’ll teach you the proper techniques of how to be a sighted guide so you can assist your loved one wherever they may go. “Taking classes from my home is more convenient and I can socialize and meet new people.” – Lilia M. Library Services Personal Connections Our library offers access to over By focusing on your specific goals, 100,000 books and magazines in an Independent Living Skills every genre and for every age in instructor can work with you hardcopy, audio or digital. remotely, using video conferencing We will teach you how to use our or the telephone, to address online audiobook service BARD challenges you may be having in (Braille and Audio Reading Download), these areas: kitchen confidence and so you can download books and safety, household item marking and magazines to your computer or labeling, and other daily living skills mobile device, anywhere, anytime. directly impacted by vision loss. Attend Braille Institute classes and workshops from the comfort of your home. While Braille Institute Centers Benefits remain temporarily closed due to • Convenient and within the COVID-19, we are bringing free comfort of your home. classes and services to you within the comfort and safety of your • Free and easy access using your home. computer, tablet or phone. • Variety of courses and offerings Utilizing the Microsoft Teams to choose from. platform for our distance learning classes, you can participate using • Live instructor/consultant you your computer, tablet or phone. can speak with. “I really enjoy the online experience; it has been probably just as good as face-to-face.” – Ron P. How Does It Work? Virtual One-on-One Sessions and Tele Services Braille Institute instructors will provide you with an online link or These sessions are conducted by a phone number that will be used to Braille Institute consultant for connect to a live session. You will services such as Low Vision, be able to speak with the instructor Orientation and Mobility, and other participants. Technology training, and Child Development. Online Workshops and Classes Join a 1-1.5 hour session taught by instructors on a range of subjects such as Make Technology Work For You, Cooking Without Looking, Fall Prevention, Understanding Vision Loss and more. Laguna Hills Free Remote Classes. Monday Through Friday Online class availability, times and days may be changed throughout the term. Braille Institute classes are free thanks to our generous donors, unless specified. Register for classes at 949-330-5062. Life Skills and your senses to navigate daily activities. Learn simple adaptive techniques to support activities of daily living so Independent Living Skills and that you can feel more confident and Home Management able to address your most Eight week series beginning Sept 13 fundamental needs. Every Monday 10.00 - 11.30am or 1.00 – 2.30pm Rights and Resources En Español Eight week series beginning Sept 8 1.00 – 2.30pm Every Wednesday 10.00 - 11.30am Instructor: Julie and Emily Instructor: Julie S. Teams and Telephone Teams and Telephone Manage everyday tasks with simple Introduction to Braille Institute’s solutions. With in-depth instruction education programs and community in personal care, organizing, agencies providing services for the shopping, cooking, home safety and visually impaired. maintenance. Sensory Awareness Orientation and Mobility Basics Six week series beginning Sept. 9 Five week series beginning Nov 5 Every Thursday 10.00 - 11.30am Every Friday 10.00 - 11.30am En Español Instructor: Lea Ann 10.00 – 11.30am Teams Instructors: Emily and Julie Learn the basics of Orientation and Teams Mobility. It will include Human Learn to use visualization techniques Guide, Protective Skills, and basic cane techniques. Orientation and Mobility Cooking Roundtable Learn simple adaptive techniques to Second Friday of every month support activities of daily living so beginning Sept 10 that you can feel more confident 4th Friday 1.00 - 2.30pm and able to address your most Instructor: Lea Ann and Haw fundamental needs Teams and Telephone Healthy Living and Cooking with This is for students to discuss Diabetes different Orientation and Mobility Eight week series beginning Sept 7 topics. Every Tuesday 10.00 - 11.30am Technology Instructor: Julie S. Teams Whatever your degree of vision loss Learn fun and smart new ways to there is technology to help you live take control of your diabetes. with greater ease. Discover how to use the latest and most user-friendly Getting Help devices and apps through one-on-one There is evidence that it is healing training at Connection Pointe. to mind, body, and spirit when we iOS VoiceOver and App share and connect with others who Exploration: Advanced are also experiencing and adjusting to vision loss. Our support groups Every Tuesday 10.00 - 11.30am and classes teach coping strategies Instructor: Bob and techniques to relax and better Teams manage stress. Navigating your cellphone such as making calls, checking voice mail and Peer Support Group more. Every Tuesday 1.00 - 2.30pm Instructor: Linda Victor Reader Stream: Beginner Teams and Telephone Every Thursday 10.00 - 11.30am Build confidence and share Instructor: Bob experiences. Teams Learn how to download audio books Artistic Endeavors from National Library Services using The arts fulfill the important and the Victor Reader Stream, listen to fundamental human need for radio stations, create notes and more! creative expression, but they are also Teams a powerful way to develop tactile and Art kits are not provided. Please problem-solving skills; they stimulate come prepared with your own art and maintain visual memory and supplies and project ideas. promote self-confidence. Our rich Experiment with your art projects offering of visual and musical arts and develop your at-home studio classes leads to more fulfilled lives space. Receive in-depth feedback and greater independence. and virtual assistance on your Moments in Art History: More current works in progress from the Great Masters instructor. Discuss options for Every Monday 1.00 - 2.30pm participating in art exhibitions and Instructor: Erin publications. Highly recommended Teams for students who have already taken Mixed Media Art Studio. Whether you are brand new to art or love working in the studio, Moments Your Artistic and Creative In Art History takes you behind the Journey scenes into the lives of the world’s Four week series beginning Sept. 10 most influential artists and artworks. Every Friday 1.00 - 2.30pm Be inspired by how art and creativity Instructor: Erin shape countries, cultures, and daily Teams life of past and present. This mini-series will take you Mixed Media Art Studio through a series of exercises, Every Tuesday 10.00 - 11.30am projects, and in-class discussions Instructor: Erin designed to reignite and expand Teams your unique version of creativity. Learn tips and techniques for Reading and Writing expressing yourself through art at home using materials in kits you’ll Not being able to read or write receive through the mail. Gain ideas standard print does not need to be a for how to recycle and repurpose barrier to accessing literature or household items into one-of-a-kind nonfiction. We have classes that works of art. encourage exploring audio books and learning the braille code, which Studio Art Independent Study enables one to continue enjoying Every Thursday 1.00 - 2.30pm books, magazines, and newspapers.