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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB)

MCB: Serving Individuals Who Are Blind Since 1906

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What's Your Vision? PSA Campaign 
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MCB "Career Views" Podcast 
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Pre-ETS Guide: The Quest for Independence 
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How MCB Works For You

Our Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services help clients with tools, services, skills, and opportunities that can enhance their lives as adults who are legally blind. Learn more about how to maximize your relationship with MCB, from the counselors themselves, and from our clients across Massachusetts.

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Making The Most Of MCB's Services 
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Enlisting Counselors As Allies 
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Finding Internships And Opportunities 
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Getting Training And Tools For Work 
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Mastering Transitions To Independence 

Contact Us

Address

MAIN OFFICE
600 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111
Directions 
Western Massachusetts - Region 1 (413-781-1290)
436 Dwight Street, Room 109, Springfield, MA 01103
Directions 

Phone

Main 617-727-5550
Toll Free 800-392-6450
Central Registration 617-626-7415

For Certificates of Blindness, ID cards, Registration Status, etc.

Videophone (VP) 857-366-4198
Videophone (VP) 413-304-2434
MCB Ombudsman 617-626-7586

Online

MCB Key Contacts MCB Key Contacts 
General Inquiries MCBinfo@mass.gov
Registration Inquiries BlindnessRegistry@mass.gov
DeafBlind Extended Supports DeafBlind@mass.gov
Issues & Complaints MCB-Ombudsman@mass.gov

Fax

Main Fax (617) 626-7512
Central Registry Fax (617) 350-7959

For Eye Reports Only

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Who We Serve

MCB services individuals in Massachusetts who are legally blind by providing access to employment opportunities and social rehabilitation with the goal of increasing independence and self-determination.

Our MCB community consists of many partners across the Commonwealth who are committed to our shared mission of service. We are grateful for the support of our stakeholders.

Massachusetts Blindness Resources: MCB Stakeholder Resource Guide

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Donations accepted by mail to MCB Chief Financial Officer, 600 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111. 

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Featured Services

Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) for the Blind  Social Rehabilitation (SR)  Deaf Blind Extended Supports (DBES) Unit 

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