Category Archives: Awards
Carroll Center for the Blind teacher named national scholar by American Printing House for the Blind
Kara Peters of Somerville, a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist in the Education Services Department at the Carroll Center for the Blind in Newton, was one of five teachers from around the United States who was designated a national scholar …
Braille Reading Students Compete! On Saturday, March 5th, 2011 blind students in grades 1-12 from six different states competed in the 11th Annual Northeast Regional Braille Challenge hosted by the Carroll Center for the Blind in Newton MA. The Braille …
Rep. Edward J. Markey posted a fabulous recap of the Pathway to Independence Award Ceremony hosted by the Carroll Center. The Carroll Center would like to thank Representative Markey once more for his fabulous work on this landmark legislation. You …
Carroll Center President Mike Festa (l) presents the first Pathway to Independence Award to Congressman Ed Markey for his House Leadership in accessible communications for disable persons. (Newton) Congressman Edward J. Markey, of the 7th District of Massachusetts was recognized …
Our own, Brian Charlson, Director of Technology Training at the Carroll Center was interviewed recently by the Boston Globe on his successful efforts to convince Major League Baseball to make its schedules and web site information accessible by baseball fans …