Blind, Visually Impaired Mass. Voters Have Variety of Options
BY CHRIS LARABEE (VIA THE DAILY FREE PRESS) Blind and visually impaired voters can access electronic ballots, special voting machines and help from a family member or friend to exercise their suffrage in Massachusetts. Secretary of State spokesperson Debra O’Malley said voters who applied for a mail-in ballot could request an electronic ballot. Voters approved [...]
Boy Scout’s Project Lights the Way for People with Vision Loss
Inspired by uncle and grandfather with progressive eye disease, boy scout's project helps make local blindness rehabilitation agency’s campus more accessible. NEWTON, Mass. (October 6, 2020) – Ryan Sutliff, a 17-year-old senior at the Boston Latin School, is now one step closer to achieving the rank of Eagle Scout after completing his final community service project [...]
Carroll Center for the Blind Continues to Serve Students Through Innovative Youth Summer Programs
Despite the ongoing pandemic, creative new remote and face-to-face programs are keeping blind and visually impaired youth engaged and connected. NEWTON, Mass. (August 10, 2020) – Although summer programs nationwide have mostly been shuttered due to COVID-19, the Carroll Center for the Blind has been quietly operating this summer to keep children and teens with vision [...]
New Book Offers Guidance for Web Browsing Using Screen Readers
Sometimes, one web browser just isn't enough. A new book provides guidance on web browsing with popular browsers to improve experiences for blind and visually impaired screen reader users. NEWTON, Mass. (August 3, 2020) – A new digital book by Carroll Center for the Blind assistive technology instructor, David Kingsbury, provides a timely and much-needed resource [...]
Carroll Center for the Blind Launches Summer Program for Teens Aspiring to Kick Start Careers in Music Industry
Introduction to Careers in Music featured speakers include Grammy nominated American singer-songwriter, Ellis Hall and musical artist and American Idol Top 40 Contestant, Shayy Winn NEWTON, Massachusetts (July 6, 2020) – The Carroll Center for the Blind launched an innovative new Introduction to Careers in Music summer program today—a first-of-its-kind virtual career development program for [...]
Carroll Center for the Blind Announces Be My Eyes Partnership
NEWTON, Massachusetts (June 15, 2020) – The Carroll Center for the Blind announced this week its partnership with Be My Eyes, an innovative app that provides real-time video assistance for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Beginning Monday, June 15th, 2020, Carroll Center support staff will be able to field calls from the Specialized [...]
Carroll Center for the Blind Announces Virtual Walk for INDEPENDENCE
New virtual event on June 28th will raise awareness and help transform the lives of children, teens, adults and seniors who are blind or have low vision. NEWTON, Massachusetts (June 9, 2020) - The Carroll Center for the Blind has transformed its 8th annual Walk for INDEPENDENCE, originally scheduled to take place in-person at its Newton [...]
Carroll Center for the Blind Publishes Book about Using Zoom for People with Visual Impairments
An invaluable resource for individuals who are blind or visually impaired needing to participate in, and host Zoom meetings as a result of changes caused by COVID-19 restrictions. NEWTON, Mass. (June 1, 2020) – The Carroll Center for the Blind announced today that it has published a new book, "Getting Started With Zoom Meetings: A Guide [...]
Tufts Health Plan Grants $10K to Carroll Center for the Blind
BY TUFTS HEALTH PLAN (VIA THE NEWTON TAB) Gregory J. Donnelly (left), Carroll Center for the Blind President and CEO, talks with Thomas A. Croswell, Tufts Health Plan President and CEO in the lobby of the Rachel E. Rosenbaum Technology Center. The Carroll Center for the Blind will receive a $10,000 grant to help address [...]
Carroll Center Launches Virtual Rehabilitation for Individuals with Vision Loss
BY THE CARROLL CENTER FOR THE BLIND (VIA INVISION MAGAZINE) NEWTON, Massachusetts – To ensure that people who are blind and visually impaired receive training and support during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Carroll Center for the Blind in Newton, MA has launched virtual rehabilitation for individuals of all ages and all stages of vision loss. [...]
