Trigger for most common form of vision loss discovered
...hyperventilating. This overdrive of inflammation is what ultimately damages cells, and so, potentially, we have a way of interfering very early in the process.” Read more at article source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/11/171127135802.htm...
Who’s Paying for Assistive Technology?
...positions can cost thousands of dollars, but none of them are covered by health insurance, experts say, since they are not considered medical devices. Read more at article source: https://www.usnews.com/news/best-countries/articles/2017-12-01/assistive-technology-keeps-growing-but-paying-for-it-is-next-challenge?src=usn_tw...
Cane Quest
Join us for an exciting day of connection and friendly competition at the 3rd Annual New England Regional Cane Quest, hosted by The Carroll Center for the Blind! This engaging...
The Carroll Center for the Blind to Host Summit on Stargardt Disease Research & Technology Advances
...of Alkeus Pharmaceuticals. “We commend The Carroll Center for the Blind for hosting this important event, raising awareness and connecting the Stargardt community to tools and information.” The event will...
Eye Catchers 20/20: The Carroll Center for the Blind
HOSTED BY CAROL BORTMAN (VIA EYE CATCHERS 20/20, A BROOKSBY VILLAGE PRODUCTION) It’s no secret that aging correlates with an increased risk of vision disorders. From cataracts to age-related macular...
Carroll Center for the Blind Announces Be My Eyes Partnership
...services, vocational and transition programs, assistive technology training, educational support, services for seniors, and an optical shop. For more information, visit www.carroll.org. To inquire about Be My Eyes, contact community@bemyeyes.com....
What Medicine Can Learn From Doctors And Researchers With Disabilities
...since. “If people in scientific and medical professions can’t be open about this, what kind of message are we sending to our patients?” Bit by bit, Swenor started talking about...
The Carroll Center for the Blind Awarded $100,000
...instruction, counseling, and other vision-related services at both its Newton Campus and in the community. Carroll Center for the Blind clients and staff hold up various “Thank You” signs to...
Braille Events
...all braille students in the six New England states and New York. The Braille Challenge contestants compete in five (5) categories: reading comprehension, spelling, chart & graph reading, proofreading and...
Daily Living with Stargardt’s
...the Blind and individuals with Stargardt’s who will share simple daily living adaptations and apps that can help you manage your daily life. Open to individuals with Stargardt’s and their...
