Join us for Carroll Families Conversations and Connections, a Zoom series that connects parents and caregivers who can share ideas, resources, joys, and concerns. Facilitated by Barbara Duffy, a parent of a visually impaired son, our goal is to build strength, comradery, suggestions, solutions, and resources to help those in our care. 

Event Details

Date: Friday, May 16, 2025
Time: 12:15 – 1:15 PM
Location: Zoom
Topic: Friendships & Social Connections
Facilitator: Barbara Duffy, Carroll Center Director of Foundation & Family Relations and parent of a Carroll Center alumnus
Guest Speaker: Dr. Jennifer Harnish, Ph.D. Director of Social Services, Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired

What You’ll Learn

• Building Meaningful Friendships: Learn how to help blind and visually impaired children and teens form strong friendships by fostering trust, empathy, and shared experiences, both in-person and through virtual platforms.
• Developing Social Skills: Discover strategies for teaching social cues, communication techniques, and appropriate behaviors that help visually impaired children interact confidently and effectively in various social settings.
• Creating Inclusive Social Environments: Explore ways to ensure your child has access to inclusive activities, events, and peer networks that promote social engagement and positive connections

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this event, please contact Barbara Duffy via email or call (617) 969-6200 x 255. To learn more about the Carroll Families initiative, visit www.carroll.org/carroll-families.