Carroll Center for the Blind

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 a

nd time-tested adaptive methods have enabled thousands of persons to live successfully with vision loss.

September is CVI Awareness Month! 💙CVI, or Cortical Visual Impairment, is the leading cause of vision loss in children i...
09/04/2026

September is CVI Awareness Month! 💙

CVI, or Cortical Visual Impairment, is the leading cause of vision loss in children in the U.S., yet it often goes unrecognized. Because CVI is a brain-based visual impairment, its symptoms can be complex and misunderstood, making diagnosis and support a challenge.

Students with CVI require specialized approaches to literacy that are tailored to their unique visual and learning needs. Our Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments (TVIs) support children with all types of visual impairments, including CVI, by providing personalized strategies, tools, and training to help them develop literacy skills, build confidence, and gain greater independence.

At The Carroll Center for the Blind, we are committed to ensuring every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and develop the skills they need to live fulfilling lives.

🔗 Learn more about our school-based education at carroll.org/children/school-based-education

Meet Zach! 👋After discovering he had Alström syndrome right before graduating from high school, Zach began receiving Ori...
09/03/2026

Meet Zach! 👋

After discovering he had Alström syndrome right before graduating from high school, Zach began receiving Orientation and Mobility Training from the Carroll Center and completed the Real World of Work Experience program that summer. These services helped him build foundational skills before taking the next step in our 20-week Vocational Transition Program.

Through hands-on training, work experience, and support from the Carroll Center, Zach developed the skills and confidence he needed to navigate his transition into adulthood and pursue his goals. The Vocational Transition Program helps young adults who are blind or visually impaired build the skills, confidence, and independence needed to pursue their goals in the workplace and beyond.

Zach enjoys his independence, and his experience at the Carroll Center helped him understand that “even though I am blind, the possibilities are endless.” Read more about his journey at carroll.org/client-stories/zach. 💙

👉 Applications are now open for our Vocational Transition Program! Learn more: carroll.org/vocational-transition-program/

Sweet treats for our amazing staff! 🍦Our Carroll Center for the Blind team enjoyed some delicious ice cream from an ice ...
09/02/2026

Sweet treats for our amazing staff! 🍦

Our Carroll Center for the Blind team enjoyed some delicious ice cream from an ice cream truck right here on campus! It was a fun way to take a break, enjoy the end of summer, and celebrate the wonderful people who make our community so special! 💙

👉 Want to be part of a welcoming workplace where you can make a difference every day? Learn more about working at the Carroll Center and explore opportunities to join our team at carroll.org/our-team.

The Carroll Center for the Blind Information Day is 2 weeks away! 📣Join us on Tuesday, September 15, at the Carroll Cent...
09/01/2026

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

Join us on Tuesday, September 15, at the Carroll Center for the Blind for Information Day!

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, September 15, 2026 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m. ET
📍 The Carroll Center for the Blind, Newton, MA
🔗 Learn More & Register: carroll.org/information-day

Our first Carroll Alumni Social is next week! 📣Join us on September 11 for our first Carroll Alumni Social, an Alumni Mi...
08/31/2026

Our first Carroll Alumni Social is next week! 📣

Join us on September 11 for our first Carroll Alumni Social, an Alumni Mixer featuring a BBQ, opportunities to connect with fellow alumni, and a chance to help shape future Carroll Alumni Socials.

📅 Friday, September 11, 2026 | 4:00–7:00 p.m. ET
🍔 BBQ served from 5:00–6:00 p.m.
📍 The Carroll Center for the Blind, Newton, MA

🔗 Learn More & Register Today: carroll.org/carroll-alumni-social/

We look forward to welcoming alumni back to campus each month for connection, conversation, and fun!

✨ Interested in learning more about the Carroll Alumni program and upcoming events? Visit carroll.org/carroll-alumni for more information.

A big thank you to our amazing summer staff! 💙From instructors to interns, resident assistants, and volunteers, each mem...
08/30/2026

A big thank you to our amazing summer staff! 💙

From instructors to interns, resident assistants, and volunteers, each member of our summer team played an important role in making our summer programs a success. Their dedication, encouragement, and support helped our students build new skills, grow their confidence, and take meaningful steps toward greater independence.

We’re so grateful for everything our team has done to create a supportive, empowering, and memorable experience. The impact they’ve made will extend far beyond this summer.

Thank you, Carroll Center Summer Staff! 🌟

Did you know? 🌟The Carroll Center for the Blind offers a range of technology training programs and services designed to ...
08/29/2026

Did you know? 🌟

The Carroll Center for the Blind offers a range of technology training programs and services designed to help individuals who are blind and visually impaired use technology confidently and effectively at work, in college, and at home.

Our technology training services include:
- Workplace Computing: Support for adults seeking competitive employment.
- Screen Reader User Tester Training (SRUTT): Helps adults build professional skills in assessing and reporting on the accessibility of websites, mobile applications, and PDF documents. The next session runs October 19–November 20.
- Basic Computing: Designed for those who are new to using computers with assistive technology.
- Computing for College: Gives high school and college students the opportunity to build essential computer skills for success in higher education.
- Meta Glasses Training: A two-hour, individualized, hands-on training that teaches you how to read text, gain environmental information, connect to apps like Be My Eyes, and more using Meta Glasses.

Whether you’re adjusting to vision loss or looking to strengthen your assistive technology skills, our personalized training can help you build confidence and independence.✨

👉 Learn more about our Technology Training Services: carroll.org/technology-training-for-adults

Save the Date! 🎉Join us for the Walk for Independence on Saturday, June 5, 2027, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.!The Walk f...
08/28/2026

Save the Date! 🎉

Join us for the Walk for Independence on Saturday, June 5, 2027, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.!

The Walk for Independence isn’t just a walk; it’s a celebration of community, empowerment, and fun! With more than 750 alumni, families, friends, sponsors, and supporters, we’ll come together to walk and raise $340,000 to support the Carroll Center for the Blind’s mission to help individuals who are blind or visually impaired live independent, fulfilling lives. 💙

📅 Saturday, June 5, 2027 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Charles River Campus of UMass Amherst (formerly the Mt. Ida Campus), Newton, MA

Every step we take, every dollar we raise, puts people with vision loss further on the path to independence.

🌟 Stay tuned for more details and registration information at carroll.org/events/walk

We have officially wrapped up our summer programs with our final group of Carroll Teens last week! 🌟We’re proud of what ...
08/28/2026

We have officially wrapped up our summer programs with our final group of Carroll Teens last week! 🌟

We’re proud of what our students learned, the experiences they shared, and the friendships they built along the way. Last week, they learned to use a tactile map before taking the train into the city, created craft projects in sensory arts club, shared their talents in a talent show, explored assistive technology devices, and discovered robotics with GummyBears Robotics.

Although our students have headed back home, we hope the friendships, skills, and memories they made this summer at the Carroll Center stay with them for years to come. 💙

As we celebrate our 90th anniversary, we'll be sharing stories from our history throughout the year, reflecting on the p...
08/27/2026

As we celebrate our 90th anniversary, we'll be sharing stories from our history throughout the year, reflecting on the people, milestones, and moments that shaped The Carroll Center for the Blind. ✨

Our story began in 1936 as the Catholic Guild for All the Blind. At a time when few resources existed for people who were blind or visually impaired, the Guild offered something invaluable: support, opportunity, and hope. It provided financial assistance, clothing, talking books, transportation, employment assistance, reading circles, and recreational activities, helping individuals build more independent and connected lives.

Ninety years later, our mission remains rooted in those same values. Although we've grown into one of the nation's leading vision rehabilitation centers, our commitment to empowering people who are blind or visually impaired with dignity, independence, and opportunity continues to guide everything we do. 💙

Next month, we'll introduce the visionary leader whose name would become synonymous with our organization: Father Thomas Carroll.

🔗 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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