Braille Abilities

09/01/2026

Cane Quest SoCal 2026 is just around the corner!

Join us for this family-friendly event designed for students from Pre-K to 12th grade with low or no vision. It's a great opportunity for students to practice their Orientation and Mobility skills, meet new friends, and explore the Los Angeles Zoo!

When: Saturday, October 3 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Where: Los Angeles Zoo

Sign up by Friday, September 11 to join the adventure!

Register today: https://bit.ly/canequest2026

Image Description: Promotional graphic for Cane Quest SoCal 2026, featuring the Cane Quest by Braille Institute logo, the event information, and a photo of a Cane Quest volunteer and participant smiling together at the LA Zoo.

07/29/2026

07/22/2026

🌟 We're Hiring! Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) 🌟

Do you have a passion for helping students reach their full potential? We're looking for dedicated Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVIs) to join our team!

📍 Serving Los Angeles County & Riverside County
✅ Part-Time & Full-Time Opportunities
🕗 Applicants must be available between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM
💼 Competitive pay, excellent benefits, and professional development opportunities

If you're looking for meaningful work where you can make a lasting impact in students' lives while being part of a supportive, mission-driven team, we'd love to hear from you!

📧 Send your resume to [email protected]
🌐 Learn more: www.brailleabilities.com

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07/15/2026

Doubt lives in the waiting. And the longer we wait, the easier it gets to keep putting things off.⁠
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So start small. One small action. One small step.⁠
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Then another. ⁠
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And another…⁠
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Before you know it, that doubt has turned into: ⁠
-routine⁠
-preparation⁠
-confidence⁠


A bright, sunlit photograph of a pair of feet stepping forward onto a paved path, with a white cane visible extended slightly ahead, tapping the ground. The background is softly blurred, showing a park setting with green trees and dappled light. White italic text overlaid on the image reads: "Doubt fades the moment you take the first step." The words "first step" are circled in a hand-drawn yellow outline.
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07/01/2026

07/01/2026

Federal law requires most museums and other buildings to be accessible to people with disabilities. But access to what's actually inside is often still limited.

06/22/2026

06/09/2026

We're imagining the future of low vision technology, and we need your help!

If you're an adult with low vision, a parent of a child with low vision, or a vision professional who work with students or clients with low vision, share your insights and technology needs with us through our Focus on Low Vision Technology surveys. Your feedback will guide us as we develop new products and improve existing ones!

Find the survey for adults and parents and the survey for professionals on our Get Involved page: https://bit.ly/3u1hn5M

06/04/2026