Carroll Families Conversations and Connections
Enhancing Social Skills and Building Friendships for Blind and Visually Impaired Youth
Join us on Wednesday, September 25, at 12:15 PM 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: September 25, 2024
Time: 12:15 – 1:15 PM (EST)
Location: Zoom
Topic: Enhancing Social Skills and Building Friendships for Blind and Visually Impaired Youth
Facilitator: Barbara Duffy, Carroll Center Director of Foundation & Family Relations and parent of a Carroll Center alumnus
Guest Speakers
- Lily McDonaugh, Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI), the Carroll Center for the Blind
- Jack Duffy-Protentis, President and CEO of eSki; Carroll Kids & Carroll Teens Alum and Carroll Center Orientation & Mobility client.
What You’ll Learn
- Strategies to help children and teens with visual impairments foster social connections.
- Guidance for parents and caregivers on supporting their children in building meaningful relationships.
About Carroll Families
The Carroll Families initiative aims to support, educate, and connect parents and other caregivers of children who are blind or visually impaired. We believe that sharing resources and providing emotional support for the unique needs of parents with children experiencing vision loss is critical and we look forward to growing this supportive community. Learn more at www.carroll.org/carroll-families.
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.
