How MCB helps:
Brittany Taylor, MCB Counselor
“Everything we do is completely tailored to the client. Their goals, their needs, everything is driven around what they are ready for, what they need, and how it will help them. I've seen people skeptical of that, but when they're ready to trust in us, we can open up a lot of doors for them.”
Brandon Rollins, MCB Client
“I think of MCB like a toolbox. It's a box of resources, there when you need it, whenever you're ready, at your pace. Sometimes you need a lot, other times less. They're just a phone call away, and they always respond.”
Sara Regan, parent of two blind children/MCB Clients
“It's important to get connected with your counselor when they reach out. It's difficult managing emotions and logistics of blindness. MCB can sort of help you manage the process — they're holistic in that they see all the options and paths, now and into the future.”
Katie Shannon, MCB Client
“It's really important for people to be open to the conversations they have with MCB. There are so many services you aren't aware of that they offer. Nine out of 10 times, there's a specific service that's available to address something challenging to you: mobility, orientation, transportation.”
Kathleen Leahy, parent of an MCB Client
“As you're learning about the services, even if you don't immediately think something is right for you, give it a try. The counselors know a lot from working with so many different clients.”
Tim Leahy, parent of an MCB Client
“It was a very powerful thing to meet these people whose vocation is specifically to help you and your family. They're great people and have a passion for helping other people.”
Brandon Rollins
“I often tell others that you are the expert on your life — how you work, what you feel. Be your own best advocate and you'll find that your MCB caseworker is an expert at finding those solutions for you. They learn from your expertise and self-advocacy. When you're ready, be open to them learning you.”
James Leahy
“Blindness is hard. Especially for someone who started with sight as I did, and lost it. You will need to work to be able to do things again, but MCB counselors are your partner in helping you rise out of those low moments. They're not your psychologist or therapist, but they are there to help you rally if you lean on them.”
George Kamara, MCB Client
“MCB is one of the best resources for a blind person. They give you tools, support, a counselor — a person you can always call. They are always ready to provide the resources you need for anything.”
Mayanne MacDonald-Briggs, MCB Counselor
“It's all about communication. What works best is when you simply have open communication with your counselor. The better they know you, the more they can put together plans, services, all kinds of things that really can improve the quality of your life — things you might not even imagine are available and paid for.”
Brittany Taylor
“We have so many resources available to us. The more we know and hear from our clients, the better we can make that specific, unique plan work for them. Not just now, but over many years for them.”