Braille Institute offers help and hope
Braille Institute’s broad range of free programs and services serves people of all ages who are blind or visually impaired. Through the years, Braille Institute has developed an expertise and a welcoming community for people who are blind or visu-
ally impaired. Today, the majority of Braille Institute clients still have some vision, but their sight loss has progressed to a point where eye glasses no longer help them. Many Braille Institute clients are learning how to live more fulfilling lives despite
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their vision loss, which is most commonly due to diseases such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and retinitis pigmentosa.
take when coming to Braille Institute. These one-on-one consultations help students understand tools and programs that can help them get around town and enjoy the things they love.
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