Carroll Center for the Blind

06/18/2026

Recording is now available for our webinar, Innovations in Stargardt Disease Research: A Conversation with AAVantgarde Bio! ✨

Thank you to everyone who joined us! We hope you enjoyed learning more about Stargardt disease, AAVantgarde Bio's CELESTE clinical trial, and what to expect during a gene therapy trial.

🎥 Missed it or want to watch it again? The recording is now available on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/P-FyhA2bGTQ

06/17/2026

Congratulations to Boston Medical Center on receiving the Workforce Development Partner Award! 🎉

This recognition is a testament to BMC's commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for individuals who are blind or vision impaired. Their partnership goes beyond employment opportunities by fostering an inclusive environment where people can contribute, grow, and thrive.

What makes this collaboration especially impactful is our shared and genuine belief in the potential of every individual we serve. We are grateful for BMC's dedication and proud of the difference we've made together.

We look forward to expanding our partnership and creating even more opportunities for talented individuals in our community. Thank you, Boston Medical Center, for being a valued partner and for helping empower the individuals we serve to achieve their career goals. 👏

06/17/2026

Volunteer with us this summer! ☀️

Join our vibrant summer team and work directly with youth from elementary through high school. Gain hands-on experience, build meaningful relationships, and develop skills that will last a lifetime.

Volunteer Highlights:
• Must be 18+
• CPR courses are required and are taking place on campus this month. Sign up soon!
• Multiple shift opportunities are available, including meal and activity shifts throughout the week.

If you're ready to inspire, grow, and empower, we want YOU on our team!

🌟 Sign up today and be part of something truly meaningful:
carroll.org/volunteer

06/16/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating the 2026 Carroll Society Awardees! 🎉

In partnership with the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind, the Carroll Society Awards honor exceptional employees who are blind or visually impaired. We were proud to recognize five remarkable individuals whose outstanding performance, leadership, and dedication have made a significant impact within their organizations.

🏆 Our awardees:
• Jennifer Ross, Deputy Director of Customer Engagement & Coordinated Mobility,
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority - MBTA (Thomas J. Carroll Award for Employment, "Blind Employee of the Year")
• Kyle Robidoux, FriendshipWorks
• Hector Correa, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Hospital
• Fernando Andino Valdes, Riverside Community Care
• Jeremias Feliz, Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired

These individuals have not only overcome barriers but continue to redefine what it means to be blind in the workplace, serving as leaders, role models, and changemakers in their organizations and communities.

06/14/2026

New guest speakers on the Blind and Beyond Radio Show!

We’re excited to announce that our Chief Program Officer, Dina Rosenbaum, and our Director of Community Engagement and Outreach, Tina Laffer, will be guest speakers on the Blind and Beyond Radio Show on Sunday, June 28, from 7:00–9:00 p.m. EST. ✨

The Blind and Beyond Radio Show is a fun and informative program created by and for the blind and visually impaired community. It features engaging conversations, audience call-ins, interviews, music, trivia, and prizes!

Don’t forget to tune in and listen! 🎧
📅 Every Sunday | 7:00–9:00 p.m. EST
📻 WCRN 830 AM
🎙 Hosted by Michael Golder

Listening is easy! Tune in on your radio or ask your smart speaker to play WCRN 830 AM. You can also stream the show live on TuneIn Radio or click “Listen Live” at www.blindandbeyondradioshow.org.

06/12/2026

It’s Vision Rehabilitation Week! ✨

This week celebrates the life-changing vision rehabilitation services available to individuals who are blind or visually impaired, as well as the compassionate, highly trained professionals who provide them.

Nearly 20 million people in the U.S. live with blindness or low vision, yet fewer than 5% receive vision rehabilitation services that can greatly improve independence, safety, and quality of life.

These services provide essential skills, build confidence, and support individuals in staying connected while living more independently.

Help us spread awareness about the importance of vision rehabilitation and the life-changing support it provides. If you or someone you know is experiencing vision loss, the Carroll Center is here to help.💙

VisionServe Alliance

06/12/2026

Happy Graduation Day to Brendan, Elle, Cameran, Jason, and Carli!

06/11/2026

2026 Carroll Society Awards Ceremony

06/10/2026

Thank you to our two corporate volunteer groups, RMR and Deloitte! 🌟

We appreciate all the time, energy, and enthusiasm they brought to helping keep our campus beautiful and welcoming for everyone who visits. 🌸

Their support plays a vital role in advancing our mission and improving the lives of those in the Carroll Center community. Together, we are truly making a difference.

06/10/2026

Join us in 2 weeks for the Virtual Book Launch of The Windows Screen Reader Primer, Fifth Edition! 📣

During this special event, David will walk us through the latest updates in the fifth edition and answer your questions live. This free digital resource, created by David Kingsbury, Assistive Technology Instructor at the Carroll Center for the Blind, will be available for download in both Word and ePub formats after the webinar!

📅 Thursday, June 25 | 7:00 P.M. ET
📍 Zoom (link provided upon registration)
👉 Register and learn more: carroll.org/virtual-book-launch

Join us for the Virtual Book Launch of The Windows Screen Reader Primer! 📣

We’re excited to celebrate the virtual launch of the Fifth Edition of The Windows Screen Reader Primer, a free digital resource by David Kingsbury, Assistive Technology Instructor at the Carroll Center for the Blind.

Since its debut in 2022, the book has been downloaded by thousands of readers worldwide and continues to serve as a trusted guide for screen reader users, educators, and accessibility professionals alike.

During this special event, David will walk us through the latest updates in the fifth edition and answer your questions live. Following the webinar, attendees will be able to download the book for free in both Word and ePub formats 💻

📅 Thursday, June 25 | 7:00 P.M. ET
📍 Zoom (link provided upon registration)
👉 Register and learn more: carroll.org/virtual-book-launch