Massachusetts Commission for the Blind

06/10/2026

The Brookline Commission of Disability and the Public Library of Brookline are hosting an author talk with author and advocate, Andrew Leland who wrote, “The Country of the Blind: A Memoir at the End of Sight.” Mr. Leland will share a candid and personal account of the adjustments he made as he lost his vision to retinitis pigmentosa. The program will include a reading, followed by a Q&A session and a book sale and signing. Light refreshments will be served prior to the event, offering an opportunity to gather and connect before the program begins.

Date: Thursday, June 25
Time: 6-8pm
Place: Hunneman Hall, Brookline Village

Please register at https://brooklinelibrary.libcal.com/event/16768925?hl=en-US

06/09/2026

So pleased to partner with Carroll Center for the Blind to honor these outstanding employees.

Join us Thursday, June 11th 3:00-5:00pm at the Rachel E. Rosenbaum Technology Center at the Carroll Center for the Blind, 770 Centre Street in Newton.

The event is free and open to all. Register: https://Carroll.org/events/carroll-society-awards/

Join us for the 2026 Carroll Society Awards Ceremony on Thursday, June 11! 🎉

In partnership with the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind, the Carroll Society Awards recognize exemplary employees who are blind or visually impaired. This year, we are proud to honor five outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to their companies through their outstanding ability and exceptional job performance.

This year’s honorees include:
• Jennifer Ross, Deputy Director of Customer Engagement & Coordinated Mobility, MBTA (Thomas J. Carroll Award for Employment “Blind Employee of the Year”)
• Kyle Robidoux, FriendshipWorks
• Hector Correa, Mass Eye and Ear Hospital
• Fernando Andino Valdes, Riverside Community Care
• Jeremias Feliz, MAB Community Services

📅 Thursday, June 11, 2026 | 3:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
📍 Rachel E. Rosenbaum Technology Center at The Carroll Center for the Blind, 770 Centre Street, Newton, MA 02458

The ceremony is free and open to all. Bring your family, friends, and coworkers! Light refreshments will be served.

🔗 Register here: carroll.org/events/carroll-society-awards/

06/09/2026

06/05/2026

National Braille Press has provided us with a limited number of braille copies of the 2026 Red Sox season schedule!

If you'd like a copy, email [email protected] or call 339-239-8869. Please provide your name and mailing address, and we'll send one to you while supplies last!

⚾ Available on a first-come, first-served basis.

National Braille Press

06/04/2026

Now accepting nominations for the 6th annual Meg Robertson Mobility Award! This award recognizes individuals who use a long cane or guide dog to increase their independence. Open to all ages and abilities, the award has three categories: Youth, Adult, and DeafBlind Extended Supports (DBES).

Nominations must be submitted by a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) or a National Orientation and Mobility Certificant (NOMC).

Please submit your nomination by August 14, 2026.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4o92QST

06/04/2026

Next week on the MCB Community Calendar:

June 9: Lowell Association for the Blind - LAB - Farm Stand Visit
June 12: DCR Universal Access Program - Adaptive tandem cycling at Wompatuck State Park
June 13: Adaptive Sports New England - Blind Sports Day

View the full Community Calendar for more information on these events and others: mass.gov/community-events

06/02/2026

Join Adaptive Sports New England for Blind Sports Day. It’ll be a free, fun, and inclusive day of adaptive sports for blind and visually impaired athletes of all ages and experience levels! June 13 at BC High School in Dorchester. Register: https://adaptivesportsne.org/blind-sports-day-2026/
Adaptive Sports New England

05/29/2026

It's the 12th season of this Saturday Morning Walking group, Family and Friends Living Healthy! If interested, email [email protected] for more information.

05/28/2026

Join the Disabled Stories Collective (DISCO) and Perkins School for the Blind Library for Virtually Able: Stories of Disabled Tech Life, a virtual storytelling event highlighting the real-life impact of assistive technology in the disability community.

DISCO seeks to amplify the voices of people with disabilities and their allies through the sharing of authentic stories and artistic expression. This event will feature a strong representation of blind and visually impaired storytellers, alongside presenters with other disabilities, sharing personal experiences with technologies such as screen readers, hearing aids, mobility devices, and other tools that support independence, connection, and accessibility in everyday life.

You are warmly invited to join DISCO on Zoom to connect with old and new friends in the disability community, share some laughs, and enjoy an evening of heartfelt and inspiring stories together.

Friday, May 29, 2026
7:00 PM ET via Zoom

Learn more and get Zoom connection information here:
https://disabledstoriescollective.org/virtually-abled-stories-of-disabled-tech-life/

05/28/2026

Next week on the MCB Community Calendar:

June 2: Carroll Center for the Blind - Information Day
June 3: DCR Universal Access Program - Adaptive cycling at Black Stone River Valley Heritage Center
June 4: Lowell Association for the Blind - LAB - Ice Cream Sundaes

View the full Community Calendar for more information on these events and others: mass.gov/community-events