Information Day at The Carroll Center for the Blind

Are you new to vision loss? We are here to help.

The Carroll Center for the Blind is an internationally recognized, private, non-profit agency serving persons of all ages and all stages of vision loss. Throughout its 80+ year history, the Carroll Center has pioneered innovative methods to give individuals who are blind or visually impaired the skills they need to be self-reliant and successful in their homes, classrooms, workplaces, and lives. The Carroll Center’s professional staff have provided the blind community with many opportunities for success and independent living through new and evolving technologies combined with time-tested adaptive methods and individual attention.

Why attend Information Day at The Carroll Center?

• Select appropriate rehabilitation or technical services through “informed choice.”
• Hear practical suggestions of staff and alumni who are visually impaired.
• Meet and mingle with other visually-impaired consumers.
• Learn about assistive technology and how a blind person can use a computer.
• See demonstrations of the latest devices in the Low Vision Clinic.
• Consider employment opportunities presented by our Job Placement Specialist.
• Participate in discussions about dealing with vision loss.
• Tour our campus, dormitory and technology center.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or need assistance registering, please email Tina Laffer at tina.laffer@carroll.org or call (617) 969-6200, extension 216.