Empowering visually impaired people to live fulfilling lives.

Los Angeles, California
Joined June 2009
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Our innovative team recently partnered with @BrailleInst of America conducting a low vision needs assessment to identify unmet needs and suggest ways to improve programming for older adults with low vision: vitalresearch.com/insights/l…
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We extend our gratitude #18thAnnualDisabilityArtExhibition artists. Your talent, passion, and vision were the heart of this exhibition. Visit: bit.ly/DAE-18 @specialacademy @BrailleInst @ConnectwithECF @laGOAL @TierradelSolFdn @Culture_LA @SCIL_CA @scil_ca
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Braille Institute retweeted
Thank you to @BrailleInst, Sandy Shin for sharing your expertise at WP Accessibility Day 2025! 💙 2025.wpaccessibility.day/peo… #WPAD2025 #WPA11yDay #Accessibility #SpeakerSpotlight
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Welcome to whimsy. @BrailleInst's Angelica Fuentes's "DopeySneezyGrumpyBashfulSleepyHappyDoc"! 🍎 reimagines a fairy tale with bold colors & playful elements, featuring the iconic dwarves & a hint of mystery. 🔗 bit.ly/DAE-18 #18thDisabilityArtExhibition @Culture_LA
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Experience pure "Joy" with Julie Rivas. #18thDisabilityArtExhibition! From @BrailleInst, this piece blooms with colors. As Lady Bird Johnson noted, "Where flowers bloom so does hope." See this uplifting artwork: bit.ly/DAE-18. @BrailleInst @Culture_LA
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Immerse yourself in "The Nature," 2025, by Kalawni Prince from @BrailleInst! Celebration of nature's exuberance! "Nature always wears the colors of the spirit." - Ralph Waldo Emerson Discover more #18thDisabilityArtExhibition! bit.ly/DAE-18 @Culture_LA
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"The moon looks upon many night-flowers; the night-flower sees but one moon." - Thomas Moore. Introducing "Night Flowers," by Shanika Thomas from@BrailleInst! Discover more #18thDisabilityArtExhibition! bit.ly/DAE-18 @Culture_LA
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Journey into "Celtic Dream," by @BrailleInst's Shirley Manning. Fun fact: The Scottish thistle legend says it saved a sleeping Scottish army from a Viking ambush! #18thDisabilityArtExhibtion! bit.ly/DAE-18 @Culture_LA
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Match deadline extended! The deadline for our $100,000 Matching Gift offer has been extended to November 15! Act now to be sure your gift TRIPLES in impact to help keep Braille Institute library services 100% free for everyone who needs them. bit.ly/48Abh4e
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Our very own Jeremy Perkins and Sandy Shin of @BrailleInst will speak at @WPA11yDay, a free 24-hour virtual conference this Wednesday. Join their presentation, “Creating a Hyper-Accessible Website for Blind, Low Vision, and Sighted Users”. bit.ly/47SkW5J
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White canes are recognized worldwide as symbols of independence. These slim tools pack a punch of empowerment for people living with low vision or blindness. Keep reading for some fun facts about white canes!
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- Pencil, roller, and marshmallow are just a few of the names for cane tips that all provide different types of feedback. - Today, some canes can integrate with AI and GPS to improve navigation. Now that you know, pass it on! bit.ly/4n4KTmv
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Thank you so much @limebike for sponsoring this year's 2025 Cane Quest SoCal event! We're grateful for your commitment to safe and accessible travel for all. #CaneQuest #OrientationAndMobility #WhiteCane #Lime #Blind #LowVision #VisualImpairment
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Braille Institute retweeted
October is #WorldBlindnessAwarenessMonth! World Blindness Awareness Month is about understanding that accessibility, inclusion, and support matter every day, not just in October. Ways to get involved: support blind-focused orgs, raise awareness, advocate for accessible tech! 💙
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Thank you so much to @Waymo for sponsoring this year's 2025 Cane Quest SoCal event! We're grateful for your partnership and commitment to accessibility for all in the transportation sector. #CaneQuest #OrientationAndMobility #WhiteCane #Waymo #Blind #LowVision #VisualImpairment
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Braille Institute retweeted
Speaker Spotlight: Sandy Shin (@BrailleInst) Sandy Shin shares insights from the Braille Institute's website redesign, focusing on creating an inclusive experience. Session time: October 15, 2025, at 19:00 UTC Learn more: 2025.wpaccessibility.day/peo… #WPAD2025 #WPA11yDay
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Braille Institute retweeted
Excited for @WPA11yDay! Our UX Director Jeremy Perkins and Sandy Shin of the @BrailleInst will present on building a hyper-accessible site for blind, low vision and sighted users — covering UX research, design, testing & dev. bit.ly/47SkW5J
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Your impact triples when you give by October 31 to support Braille Institute library services! Thanks to a generous $100,000 Matching Gift, your gift goes 3X as far to provide library resources that enrich the lives of people with visual impairments. bit.ly/47Gcsi1
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We’re expanding our Braille Challenge Advisory Committee! If you’re a passionate leader, educator, or advocate, we want YOU to help guide the future of this impactful program. Applications are open through Friday, September 19th, 2025. Apply today! bit.ly/4oPH5Yx
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Want an incredibly useful freebie? We’ve got one for you! Download your free copy of our new Atkinson Hyperlegible Next today. When you use this award-winning font, you can ensure your communications will be accessible to everyone. bit.ly/3Hvx0Pn #FreeFont #Typography
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