The Carroll Center for the Blind Thanks PLAN of MA & RI for Their Continued Support
NEWTON, Mass. (July 3, 2024) – The Carroll Center for the Blind is grateful to the Planned Lifetime Assistance Network (PLAN) of MA & RI for their ongoing partnership and continued support of our organization! For the 5th year in a row, PLAN of MA & RI has committed to a year-long partnership as the […]
Jill Suarez Honored with 2024 Bill McMahon Employee of Outstanding Distinction Award
NEWTON, Mass. (June 26, 2024) – We are thrilled to announce that Jill Suarez has been named this year’s recipient of the Bill McMahon Employee of Outstanding Distinction Award. This award was created in 2017 in memory of William H. McMahon, Vice Chair of The Carroll Center for the Blind Board of Directors and former […]
Congratulations to our Boston Marathon Runner, Lily McDonagh!
Congratulations to Lily McDonagh, our dedicated Teacher of the Visually Impaired, who represented The Carroll Center for the Blind at the 128th Boston Marathon! Lily not only successfully finished the marathon but also surpassed her fundraising goal raising $5,728 to support the Carroll Center's mission. These funds will help us continue providing crucial resources, training, [...]
Announcing New Program Manager of Accessibility Technology, Training, and Research
NEWTON, Mass. (April 4, 2024) – The Carroll Center for the Blind, a leader in vision rehabilitation, is excited to announce that Brian Switzer has joined the team as the new Program Manager of Accessibility Technology, Training, and Research. Prior to joining the Carroll Center, Brian Switzer served as the Training and Technology Manager at [...]
Stargardt’s Summit hosted by The Carroll Center for the Blind was a huge success!
Last Thursday, The Carroll Center for the Blind was honored to host the first Stargardt’s Summit in the United States, in partnership with Foundation Fighting Blindness, Prevent Blindness, and The Blind Life. The summit was generously sponsored by Alkeus Pharmaceuticals, a Cambridge-based biopharmaceutical company working to address the root cause of Stargardt disease. The Stargardt’s [...]
The Carroll Center for the Blind to Host Summit on Stargardt Disease Research & Technology Advances
NEWTON, Mass. (Feb. 23, 2024) – The Carroll Center for the Blind, a pioneering nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with vision loss, will host The Stargardt’s Summit on February 29, a gathering of patients, medical professionals and assistive technology experts who will share the latest research and resources about the rare genetic eye disease. […]
The Carroll Center for the Blind Launches Historic Fundraising Campaign to Support Next Generations
NEWTON, Mass. (Dec. 6, 2023) – The Carroll Center for the Blind, a pioneering nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with vision loss, today launched the public phase of a historic fundraising campaign, seeking to harness the power of philanthropy and community to support its people, programs and long-term priorities. Generations: A Campaign for the […]
Winners Announced: 24th Annual New England Regional Braille Challenge
The Carroll Center for the Blind hosted the 24th New England Regional Braille Challenge, a national program of the Braille Institute that celebrates excellence in braille literacy and encourages students who are blind and visually impaired to hone their braille skills. The top 50 students with the highest scores in the nation will qualify for [...]
New Program Manager of Rehabilitation Services Named
NEWTON, Mass. (January 17, 2024) – The Carroll Center for the Blind, a leader in services for individuals confronted by the challenges of low vision and blindness, is excited to announce the appointment of Nick Corbett as the new Program Manager of Rehabilitation Services. Nick Corbett, a dynamic associate and contributor at the Carroll Center, has been [...]
Leading Expert in Disability Employment Joins the Carroll Center to Foster Employment Opportunities for Students of the SRUTT Program
NEWTON, Mass. (August 29, 2023) – The Carroll Center for the Blind, a pioneering organization dedicated to empowering individuals with vision loss, is proud to announce the appointment of Billy Parker as the new Accessibility Job Developer. With an impressive track record spanning twenty-five years in the fields of government and non-profit disability employment, Mr. [...]
