Our Vision: All residents of the Commonwealth who are legally blind are empowered to live a fulfilling and independent life, with opportunities to work & thrive
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Join the @MFABoston at two upcoming open houses!
📅 June 19: Juneteenth Open House (10AM–3PM)
📅 June 20: America at 250 Open House (11AM–4PM)
Sighted guide assistance is available for visitors who are blind or have low vision. To request a guide, email access@mfa.org.
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Next week on the MCB Community Calendar:
June 15: @CarrollCenter - Savvy Seniors
June 16: @LowellBlind - Acton Arboretum Picnic
June 17: @MassDCR - Adaptive cycling on the Blackstone River Greenway
View the full Community Calendar for more information: mass.gov/community-events
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Join the Brookline Commission of Disability & Public Library of Brookline on June 25 (6–8 PM) for an author talk with Andrew Leland on his memoir, The Country of the Blind. Reading, Q&A, book signing & refreshments. More info and register: brooklinelibrary.libcal.com/…
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National Braille Press has provided us with a limited number of braille copies of the 2026 Red Sox season schedule! If you'd like a copy: Julieann.Cofone@mass.gov or 339-239-8869. Please provide your name and mailing address, and we'll send one to you while supplies last!
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Now accepting nominations for the 6th annual Meg Robertson Mobility Award! Recognizing people who use a long cane or guide dog to increase independence. Categories: Youth, Adult & DBES. COMS/NOMC nominations due Aug. 14, 2026. Learn more: bit.ly/4o92QST
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Next week on the MCB Community Calendar:
June 9: @LowellBlind - Farm Stand Visit
June 12: @MassDCR - Adaptive tandem cycling at Wompatuck State Park
June 13: Adaptive Sports New England - Blind Sports Day
View the full Community Calendar for more info: mass.gov/community-events
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Join Adaptive Sports New England for Blind Sports Day. It’ll be a free, fun, and inclusive day of adaptive sports for blind & visually impaired athletes of all ages & experience levels! June 13 at BC High School in Dorchester. Register: adaptivesportsne.org/blind-s…
@AdaptiveSportNE
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It's the 12th season of this Saturday Morning Walking group, Family and Friends Living Healthy! If interested, email rstrickland96@yahoo.com for more information.
#DorchesterMA #SaturdayWalkingClub
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Join DISCO & Perkins Library for “Virtually Able: Stories of Disabled Tech Life,” a virtual storytelling event exploring the impact of assistive tech through authentic disability stories.
đź“… Fri, May 29, 2026
đź•– 7 PM ET on Zoom
Learn more & register: disabledstoriescollective.or…
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Next week on the MCB Community Calendar:
June 2: @CarrollCenter - Information Day
June 3: @MassDCR - Adaptive cycling at Black Stone River Valley Heritage Center
June 4: @LowellBlind - Ice Cream Sundaes
View the full Community Calendar for more info: mass.gov/community-events
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Today we celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day (#GAAD), a reminder that accessibility must be built in from the start, not added later. Inclusive design removes barriers, expands access, and creates digital spaces where everyone belongs. #DigitalAccessibility
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Next week on the MCB Community Calendar:
May 28: @LowellBlind - Yoga
May 29: @MassDCR - Adaptive cycling on the Norwottuck Rail Trail
May 30: @CarrollCenter - 14th annual Walk for Independence
View the full Community Calendar for more information: mass.gov/community-events
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Try The RIDE’s new app/online portal to book trips, manage notifications & funds, and track rides. Need help? The Mobility Center offers training: MBTA.com/mobilitycenter. Get started at MBTA.com/booktheride or search "The RIDE - MBTA" to download the app.
@MBTA
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Next week on the MCB Community Calendar:
May 19: @LowellBlind - Trader Joe's, Nashua
May 20: @MassDCR - Adaptive Cycling on the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail
May 21: @LowellBlind: Guided Meditation, week 5
View the full Community Calendar for more info: mass.gov/community-events
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Next week on the MCB Community Calendar:
May 12: @LowellBlind Song Burst
May 13: @MassDCR Adaptive Cycling
May 14: @CarrollCenter Advancing Research for Stargardt Disease Webinar
View the full Community Calendar for more info on these events and others: mass.gov/community-events
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Next week on the MCB Community Calendar:
May 5: @LowellBlind - Welcome Day Fiesta Ole
May 5: MCB Statutory Advisory Board (SAB) Meeting
May 7: @CarrollCenter - Waltham Lions Carnival - RSVP by May 1
View the full Community Calendar for more info: mass.gov/community-events
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Today is International Guide Dog Day!
Guide dogs are trusted partners in independence, confidence, and daily life. We celebrate their impact & the people who train & support them.
Learn more: mass.gov/info-details/guide-…
#InternationalGuideDogDay #Accessibility #Inclusion
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Next week on the MCB Community Calendar:
April 21: @LowellBlind - Time to Check on the Farm Animals
April 23: @MassDCR - Adaptive Cycling, Ashuwillticook Rail Trail
April 24: @LowellBlind - Yoga, week three
View the full Community Calendar for more info: mass.gov/community-events
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Join the @MBTA Semi-Annual Accessibility Forum!
May 12, 2–4 PM
Boston Zoom
Share feedback on transit accessibility, station upgrades, and more. ASL, captions & Spanish provided.
📧 publicengagement@mbta.com
#Accessibility #MBTA #MCB
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This is exciting news!
Welcome to the future of #Braille
The Perkins Braille Bloom brings braille to life on any screen in real time, easily connecting your #PerkinsBrailler to the internet as a keyboard for computers, tablets and mobile devices.
Ready to Bloom? Shop now: Perkins.org/Bloom
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