Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB)

MCB provides the highest quality rehabilitation and social services to Massachusetts residents who are blind, leading to their independence and full community participation.

MCB: Serving Individuals Who Are Blind Since 1906

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COVID-19 Resources for the MCB Community 
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Orientation and Mobility (O & M) 
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Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) 
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Assistive Technology for the Blind (AT) 
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Social Rehabilitation (SR) 

Contact Us

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Address

MAIN OFFICE
600 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111
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Western Massachusetts - Region 1 (413-781-1290)
436 Dwight Street, Room 109, Springfield, MA 01103
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Central Massachusetts - Region 2 (508-754-1148)
390 Main Street, Suite 620, Worcester, MA 01608
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Southeast Massachusetts - Region 5 (508-993-6140)
888 Purchase Street, Suite 203, New Bedford, MA 02740
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Phone

Main (617) 727-5550

This line is open from 8:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., M-F

Toll Free (800) 392-6450

This line is open from 8:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., M-F

Online

MCBinfo@mass.gov
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Fax

Fax (617) 626-7685

Who we serve

MCB is the point of entry for  vocational and social rehabilitation services for residents of the Commonwealth who are declared to be legally blind by an eye professional. Under a newly created category, MCB will expand service to qualifying individuals who have low vision with a progressive visual impairment. These services help individuals to work toward independence and full community participation.

What would you like to do?

Top actions & services

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

More actions & services

Eligibility for MCB Services  Benefits for individuals who are legally blind  MCB Support Services  Massachusetts Commission for the Blind Public Records  Access MCB Resource Library including laws relating to MCB  MCB Registration Process 
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Recent news & announcements

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Upcoming Events

  • 2020 MCB Summer Internship - Virtual Opening Ceremony 

    Thursday, June 4, 2020
    10:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
    Join us virtually to kick off our annual Summer Internship Program as MCB students and individuals enter or re-enter the workforce.

  • June 2020 MCB Virtual Town Hall 

    Friday, June 5, 2020
    11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
    Join MCB for our second Virtual Town Hall in June as we aim to build a community of support for individuals who are blind and visually impaired across the Commonwealth. We will share service updates and resources to help one another during this time.
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