CONTACT
Address: 741 N. Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
Phone: (800) 272-4553 ext. 1238
Helpline: (800) BRAILLE
Email: givetobia@brailleinstitute.org
Website: brailleinstitute.org
Twitter: @brailleinst
Instagram: @brailleinstitute
Facebook Page: @brailleinstitute
Top Executive: Peter A. Mindnich, President
Year Established: 1919
SERVICE AREA
Los Angeles, Orange County, Coachella Valley, Riverside, Laguna Hills, San Diego, and Santa Barbara
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Michael C. Corley
Partner KPMG LLP
Patricia Bramhall
Principal Tydak Consulting Services LLC (Retired)
Percy Duran III, Esq., Retired Attorney
James H. Jackson
Vice President & Chief Operating Officer Alisal Guest Ranch
Linda A. Lam, MD, MBA
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and Vice Chair of Satellite Affairs Vitreoretinal Surgeon, USC Keck School of Medicine
William J. Link, Ph.D.
Managing Director of Versant Ventures Managing Partner of Flying L Partners
John F. Llewellyn
Chairman Forest Lawn Memorial Park Association
Richard A. Nelson
Civil/Geotechnical Engineer Retired
John G. Nuanes, Esq., Retired Attorney Community Volunteer
Jeanne Olenicoff
Community Volunteer
James J. Rhodes
Designed Protection Insurance Services
Harvey Strode
Principal UCBB Capital & Transition Solutions LLC
Lester M. Sussman
Senior Practice Director Resources Global Professionals
George E. Thomas
Thomas Partners Investments, LLC
Diane Wilkinson
Braille Institute Program Review Committee Chair
Mission Statement
Our mission is to positively transform the lives of those with vision loss. We serve more than 37,000 people each year through a variety of free programs, classes and services at centers and community outreach locations throughout Southern California.
Get Involved
EVENTS
We have signature programs annually with sponsorship opportunities.
DONATE
OTHER WAYS TO GIVE
Gifts of securities are also accepted. Please contact Saul Picazo at (323) 210-2607.
VOLUNTEER
Volunteer opportunities are offered in a variety of areas including event support, fundraising, instructional, community outreach, and administrative work. Please contact Donna Wager at (714) 503-2113 or dewager@brailleinstitute.org.
About Us
The need for our services has never been greater as the number of people who are blind or visually impaired is expected to double in the U.S. to eight million over the next two decades.
The generosity of our donors allows our services to remain FREE of charge and nearly all funding of our programs and services is from private donations.
Our award-winning Braille Institute Library offers more than 1.4 million books in audio, braille, and large-print format, for those who are visually impaired or physically disabled.
While our centers remain temporarily closed due to COVID-19, we are providing services remotely by phone or video call to enable individuals to participate from the comfort and safety of their homes.