Carroll Families Dining With Your Senses
Families are invited to a fun, interactive, hands-on blindfolded breakfast experience designed for youth ages 8–22 who are blind or visually impaired and their families. Enjoy a blindfolded breakfast guided by Carroll Center instructors while learning practical skills that support independence and confidence. Beyond the table, you’ll discover how the Carroll Center empowers youth through innovative programs, expert instruction, and real-world skill building.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
Time: 9:00 – 11:30 A.M. ET
Location: The Carroll Center for the Blind, Technology Building, 770 Centre Street, Newton, MA 02458
Cost: FREE
Event Schedule
- 9:00 – 9:30 A.M.: Arrival and welcome from the Carroll Center team
- 9:30 – 10:30 A.M.: Blindfolded breakfast with your family, featuring IHOP breakfast items and guidance from Carroll Center instructors
- 10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.:
- Tour Carroll Center classrooms and dorms and learn more about our services
- Explore a variety of accessibility devices with one of our expert instructors
What You Will Learn
- Strategies for supporting independence at mealtime
- Ways to empower children and teens who are visually impaired
- Practical tips you can use at home to build confidence and daily living skills
- How the Carroll Center supports youth through programs and services
Contact Information
For questions, please email development@carroll.org or call 617-969-6200 ext. 236.
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 feel that sharing resources and offering 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.
