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Carroll Center for the Blind A non-profit agency empowering people who are blind or visually impaired to lead independent and fulfilling lives.
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Established in 1936, the Carroll Center, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, has helped those who have lost their vision regain their independence. Serving individuals of all ages, we provide innovative instruction for persons with limited vision to gain independence in their homes, in class settings and in their work places. Our highly skilled professional staff, combined with new and evolving technologies and time-tested adaptive methods have enabled thousands of persons to live successfully with vision loss.

Join us for our 2026 Virtual Technology Fair on Friday, November 20!💻 This year’s Technology Fair will be hosted entirel...
10/20/2026

Join us for our 2026 Virtual Technology Fair on Friday, November 20!💻

This year’s Technology Fair will be hosted entirely online, making it easy to participate from anywhere in the world! Enjoy an afternoon of learning and connection as we explore technology topics relevant to the blind and visually impaired community.

Each session will feature helpful tools, resources, and innovations presented by knowledgeable experts. Stick around after each presentation for a live Q&A to ask questions and gain additional insights from our presenters.

📅 Friday, November 20 | 12:00–4:00 p.m. ET
📍 Virtual on Zoom (link provided upon registration)
🔗 Learn more and register today: carroll.org/events/virtual-technology-fair/

The Carroll Center for the Blind’s Information Day is 2 weeks away! 📣Join us on Tuesday, November 3, to discover our pro...
10/19/2026

The Carroll Center for the Blind’s Information Day is 2 weeks away! 📣

Join us on Tuesday, November 3, to discover our programs, explore our campus, and learn how we help people who are blind or visually impaired build skills for greater independence.

Why Attend?
- Explore our wide range of programs and services for people of all ages and stages of vision loss
- Take a tour of our beautiful campus and dormitory
- Meet our compassionate and knowledgeable staff
- Experience the latest assistive technology in our Low Vision Clinic
- Connect with our Job Placement Specialist to explore future career opportunities

📅 Tuesday, November 3, 2026 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m. ET
📍 The Carroll Center for the Blind, Newton, MA
🔗 Learn More & Register: carroll.org/information-day

Join us on Thursday, November 19, for an informational webinar presented by Ray Therapeutics exploring emerging treatmen...
10/18/2026

Join us on Thursday, November 19, for an informational webinar presented by Ray Therapeutics exploring emerging treatments for people living with retinal diseases! 🔬

📅 Thursday, November 19 | 1:00–2:15 P.M. ET
📍 Zoom (link provided upon registration)

What to Expect:
- Discover Ray Therapeutics’ innovative approach to developing treatments designed to restore visual function.
- Learn about optogenetics and emerging therapies under investigation.
- Explore the latest research and clinical development programs.
- Gain insight into clinical trials, including how they work and their role in advancing new treatments.
- Participate in a Q&A with our speakers.

🔗 Learn More & Register: carroll.org/events/ray-therapeutics-informational-webinar

Join us on Wednesday, November 18, for our next Carroll Families Conversations and Connections webinar, Assistive Techno...
10/17/2026

Join us on Wednesday, November 18, for our next Carroll Families Conversations and Connections webinar, Assistive Technology for Everyday Life! Discover tools and strategies to help your child build independence at home, in the classroom, and in the community. 🌟

📅 Date: Wednesday, November 18
⏰ Time: 8:00–9:00 p.m. ET
📍 Location: Zoom
💻 Facilitator: Barbara Duffy, Carroll Center Director of Foundation & Family Relations and parent of a Carroll Center alumnus
💡 Guest Speaker: Izzy Bermudez, Carroll Center Assistive Technology Specialist

Our Carroll Families Conversations and Connections series brings parents and caregivers together to share experiences, exchange practical ideas and resources, and build a supportive community for those caring for children and teens. 💙

🔗 Learn more and register today:
carroll.org/events/carroll-families-conversations-and-connections/

Thank you to the Foundation for Blind Children for visiting the Carroll Center for the Blind! 💙We recently welcomed a gr...
10/16/2026

Thank you to the Foundation for Blind Children for visiting the Carroll Center for the Blind! 💙

We recently welcomed a group of students from Phoenix, Arizona, to our campus to learn more about our programs and services. We enjoyed sharing how we empower people who are blind or visually impaired to develop the skills and confidence to live more independently.

Thank you for connecting with us and taking the time to visit!

Happy White Cane Awareness Day! 🦯💙 Every year on October 15, we celebrate the blind and visually impaired community memb...
10/15/2026

Happy White Cane Awareness Day! 🦯💙

Every year on October 15, we celebrate the blind and visually impaired community members who use a white cane to navigate the world safely and independently.

A white cane symbolizes freedom and independence, helping users navigate their surroundings with confidence. But learning to use it effectively takes practice and training.

Orientation & Mobility (O&M) instruction helps individuals build the skills and confidence to travel independently in their communities, navigate unfamiliar environments, and participate more fully in everyday life. The first Community Mobility Program in the world was established here at The Carroll Center for the Blind in 1952, and we’ve been proudly helping our clients develop these essential skills ever since.

🔗 Learn more about our Orientation & Mobility services: carroll.org/mobility-training

Special Guest at our 90th Anniversary Celebration! 🎉 We’re excited to welcome Erik Weihenmayer, a world-renowned blind a...
10/15/2026

Special Guest at our 90th Anniversary Celebration! 🎉

We’re excited to welcome Erik Weihenmayer, a world-renowned blind adventurer and mountain climber who is also a former Carroll Center client, to our 90th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, November 7!

Stop by Erik’s table to say hello, hear about his incredible adventures, and pick up a copy of his new book. Don’t miss this special opportunity to meet him!

📅 Saturday, November 7 | Open House from 1:00–4:00 p.m.
📍 The Carroll Center for the Blind, 770 Centre Street, Newton

As we celebrate 90 years of empowering people who are blind or visually impaired to live with greater independence and confidence, we’re looking forward to an afternoon filled with memories, discovery, and community. 💙

🔗 Register today for our 90th Anniversary Celebration: carroll.org/events/90th-anniversary

Join us next month for the 5th Annual New England Regional Cane Quest, presented by the Braille Institute of America! 🎉C...
10/14/2026

Join us next month for the 5th Annual New England Regional Cane Quest, presented by the Braille Institute of America! 🎉

Cane Quest is a fun and challenging Orientation & Mobility contest for blind and visually impaired students in grades 2 and up who use a white cane. For the first time, we’re bringing the event to the Natick Mall, where students can put their white cane skills to the test while building confidence and independence in a real-world community setting.

📅 Wednesday, November 11 | All Levels: 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
📍 Natick Mall, 1245 Worcester Street, Natick, MA 01760
🌟 Learn more and register: carroll.org/events/cane-quest

It’s a new setting, a new challenge, and a great opportunity to show the community what blind and visually impaired students can do! Thank you to our partners at the Natick Mall for helping make this event possible! 💙

Did you know that the Carroll Center for the Blind offers residential rehabilitation programs for clients to live on cam...
10/13/2026

Did you know that the Carroll Center for the Blind offers residential rehabilitation programs for clients to live on campus while building essential skills for greater independence? 🏡

Our residential programs help clients develop the skills, confidence, and independence needed to navigate daily life and pursue their professional goals while building lifelong connections with peers who understand the journey of vision loss.

Training includes safe & independent travel, assistive technology, adaptive home management and self-care, health and information management, counseling, fencing, sensory arts, employment preparation, and more.

👉 Apply today and learn more about our residential rehabilitation programs at carroll.org/adults/rehabilitation.

Celebrating 90 Years of Empowering Independence! 🎉As we celebrate our 90th anniversary, we’re sharing stories from our h...
10/09/2026

Celebrating 90 Years of Empowering Independence! 🎉

As we celebrate our 90th anniversary, we’re sharing stories from our history and reflecting on the people, milestones, and moments that shaped The Carroll Center for the Blind.

This month, we’re taking a look at blind fencing, one of the innovative ideas Father Thomas Carroll incorporated into the rehabilitation program he founded at the Carroll Center. Introduced in 1954, fencing was designed to help people who are blind or visually impaired develop the balance, dexterity, coordination, and listening skills needed for independent travel with a cane. It also helps participants build confidence and sharpen their ability to navigate the physical world. 💙

Watch this short video to learn more about the history of blind fencing at the Carroll Center and how it helps our students develop both physical and mental balance: youtu.be/5e8vls7Z0xY

🔗 Join us for the 90th Anniversary Celebration: carroll.org/events/90th-anniversary/

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770 Centre Street
Newton, MA
02458

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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