Our Braille classes are run throughout the year by a certified Braille Instructor.
How to get support
If you have a diagnosis of vision impairment, please contact our friendly team to find out what low vision services and support we can provide to you both now and into the future. There are also a number of low vision support groups within Perth and across the state, which can connect you with like-minded people to build friendships and offer support. Our Accessible Information Team can assist if you need a document transcribed into Braille.
Enquire about low vision support services
Basic Braille Class
Who is this class for?
For people who live with vision impairment and are new to learning Braille.
Class covers:
One on one session to learn the fundamentals of Grade 1 Braille. Classes are covered by NDIS funding and include:
- How to distinguish the different Braille characters.
- Learning the alphabet, numbers and punctuation.
A considerable amount of the course is dedicated to being able to distinguish the characters. It is recommended that classes are continued for a minimum of six months, to get a functional understanding of Braille. Practice outside of class time is encouraged, to increase proficiency.
Class details:
Duration: One hour session, weekly (excluding public and school holidays)
Days: We can offer either face to face or online classes, depending on an individual’s preference
Advanced Braille Class
Who is this class for?
For people with a good working knowledge of Braille.
Class covers:
One on one classes to increase proficiency. Sessions will build towards reading novels and understanding the contracted form of Braille (Grade 2).
Class details:
Duration: One hour session, weekly (excluding public and school holidays)
Days: We can offer either face to face or online classes, depending on an individual’s preference
Braille for the Sighted
Who is this class for?
For friends/family or carers of someone who lives with vision impairment.
Class covers:
This is a particularly useful class for parents of children who are blind. It can provide useful insight and help parents support and enhance their child’s education.
Class details:
Duration: One hour session, weekly (excluding public and school holidays)
Days: Days are flexible, depending on availability. We can offer either face to face or online classes, depending on preference.
Other low vision courses:
We offer a range of other training and workshops for businesses/corporations, but if you are an individual living with vision impairment and require training to maintain your independence, please visit our Group Programs page for our full range of courses.
We also offer training to make documents and/or online content accessible using different software and platforms:
- Access for all
- How to create accessible Word documents
- How to make a PDF accessible in Adobe Acrobat DC Pro
- Mailchimp accessibility made easy
- How to make accessible EPUB documents in Word
- How to make accessible reflowable EPUBs in Adobe InDesign
- How to make a PDF accessible in Adobe InDesign
- How to write Easy English
- How to make social media accessible
How to book training:
Please complete the form below and one of our team will contact you to discuss your requirements further.