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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB)

MCB serves 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.

Event for Parents of Children in Boston Public Schools

Blue background with 'Making the Grade A Virtual Event for Parents & Caregivers of Students who are Blind & Visually Impaired in Boston Public Schools' Wednesday, October 20, 2021 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. ET More info at www.mass.gov/mcb or 10800-392-6450

Please join MCB, New England College of Optometry, & Boston Public Schools for a virtual program called "Making the Grade" on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET. 

Learn about best practices & resources from professionals in the community, including Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVIs) and Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialists (COMS).

For parents of children who are blind and visually impaired in the Boston Public Schools in Allston, Back Bay, Bay Village, Beacon Hill, Brighton, Charlestown, Chinatown–Leather District, Dorchester, Downtown, East Boston, Fenway-Kenmore (Longwood), Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain, Mattapan, Mission Hill, North End, Roslindale, Roxbury, South Boston, South End, West End, & West Roxbury

Register to Attend 
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What's Your Vision? PSA Campaign 
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MCB "Career Views" Podcast 
Pre-ETS Best Practice Guide Graphic Novel Superhero MCB standing in cape with glasses
Pre-ETS Guide: The Quest for Independence 
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Online Reporting for Eye Care Providers 
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Connect Remotely with MCB Registration 

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

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
Sign up for Emails from MCB 
Opt in for Phone Notifications from MCB 
Request a Certificate of Blindness or MCB ID 
Connect remotely with a member of the MCB Central Registry Team  

Fax

Fax (617) 626-7685
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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

Find Your MCB Regional Contact by City and Town: MCB List of Cities and Towns by Region

Mail Donations to MCB Chief Financial Officer, 600 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111. 

What would you like to do?

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

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