Weekly Meeting - July 19, 2005 - Braille Institute

Braille Institute provides an environment of hope and encouragement for people who are blind and visually impaired through integrated educational, social and recreational programs and services. Braille provides assistance at five regional centers in Southern California and through 140 Community Outreach programs. In 2003-2004, the Institute provided these services to more than 66,000 people. The Institute is operated and funded almost entirely through private individual and foundation sources. Generous donors and dedicated efforts by more than 5,200 volunteers enable staff to provide training, programs and services without charge. Ms. Carmen Applegren was the speaker for today's meeting.