‘A whole new world of freedom’: Sailors with Disabilities Compete at an Elite Level
...a car, but she can sail a boat around the world. Pauline Dowell. a sailor who is visually impaired, competes in competitions around the world. [Photo Courtesy/JJ Salvator Photography via...
Meet the 16-year-old Pianist Whoโs Being Called the Next Stevie Wonder
...being called the next Stevie Wonder. “It’s an honor to be compared to him, but there’s really only one Stevie,” Matthew tells Savannah Guthrie. Read more at article source: https://www.today.com/video/meet-the-16-year-old-pianist-who-s-being-called-the-next-stevie-wonder-1132708419548...
Starting today, all federal websites must be accessible to those with disabilities; the business community should take note
...technology standards. In 2017, the company released new assistive programs and features for Windows 10 that support people with visual impairments and other disabilities. Companies that have easy-to-use websites for...
Local Teacher Develops Navajo Braille Code
...Green said. Green, who is born for Tó’aheedlííníí (Water Flow Together Clan), was raised in Michigan but visited her parental grandparents in Lukachukai, Arizona. Read more at article source: http://www.daily-times.com/story/news/education/2017/12/30/farmington-municipal-school-teacher-develops-navajo-braille-code/991168001/...
How Being Blinded in an Accident Made Brian Charlsonโs Life Better
...He didn’t lose all of his vision at once, but medical complications took the rest of his sight by the time he was 21. Read more at article source: https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2018/10/18/how-being-blinded-kitchen-accident-made-brian-charlson-life-better/YEwckHVyvUR6h7juVxwXJP/story.html...
Beep Baseball at Fenway Park
...MA 02215 This event is open to the public. Gates will open at 12:30 pm, with the game kicking off at 1:00 pm. Entrance is through Gate C, located across...
Carroll Center for the Blind to Host the Virtual 9th Annual Walk for INDEPENDENCE
...The virtual 5K Run & Walk for INDEPENDENCE, presented by PLAN of MA & RI, is a new opportunity for all to come together, without boundaries or travel restrictions, and...
Welfare cap, disability services are focus of final Massachusetts state budget hearing
...to increase funding by $1.55 million for the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind, up from the $30.8 million that Gov. Charlie Baker is proposing. Read more at article source: http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2018/03/welfare_cap_disability_service.html...
Winners Announced: 24th Annual New England Regional Braille Challenge
The Carroll Center for the Blind hosted the 24th New England Regional Braille Challenge, a national program of the Braille Institute that celebrates excellence in braille literacy and encourages students...
COVID-19 Client Forms
...the requirements for receiving face-to-face services from the Carroll Center. Please feel free to contact us if you would like additional information. Download Adobe Acrobat Reader DC for free to...
