Ria Baylen is a dedicated Braille instructor with extensive experience in teaching Braille to Deaf-Blind individuals. At LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired since October 2012, Ria Baylen develops instructional strategies, prepares lesson plans, and assesses student progress to meet individual needs. Prior to this role, Ria Baylen served as a Braille & Adaptive Technology Instructor Intern at the Helen Keller National Center for the Deaf-Blind from January 2012 to June 2012, further enhancing expertise in supportive education methods for individuals with dual sensory impairments.
LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Founded in 1902, San Francisco’s LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired promotes the independence, equality and self-reliance of people who are blind or have low vision. We offer blindness skills training and relevant services such as access to employment, education, government, information, recreation, transportation and the environment. We also pursue the development of new technology, encourage innovation, and amplify the voices of blind individuals around the world.