Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB)

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

October is Nat'l Disability Employment Awareness Month

In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), MCB launched initiatives that emphasize the importance of employment for Massachusetts residents who are blind and visually impaired, including a podcast entitled "Career Views" with strategies for obtaining employment. The podcast features stories from individuals in a variety of careers, as well as insights from MCB staff and employers on interviewing and hiring skills. New episodes will be released on a regular basis in October to recognize NDEAM.

Reminder: Turn JAWS off after loading a podcast if possible before listening. This will avoid recurrent time notifications. 

Follow "Career Views" on Spotify for the most current episodes. 

MCB: Serving Individuals Who Are Blind Since 1906

Individual walking on sidewalk in black pants and shoes while navigating with a white cane
Learn about White Cane Safety 
Smiling MCB Consumer Richard Phipps
What's Your Vision? PSA Campaign 
Teacher with students working on computer in technology class
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) 
Doctor using iPad or Table to do work
Online Reporting for Eye Care Providers 
Hands clasped during social rehabilitation
Social Rehabilitation (SR) 

Contact Us

MCB Logo with Braille over M C B and Massachusetts Commission for the Blind spelled out underneath

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

Central Register (617) 626-7415

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

Online

General Consumer Inquiries MCBinfo@mass.gov
Central Register Inquiries BlindnessRegistry@mass.gov
Sign up for emails from MCB 

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 care professional. Under a newly created category, MCB will expand service to qualifying individuals who have low vision with a progressive visual impairment. 

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

  • News

    ALWAYS A TEACHER: THE ALAN WHITE STORY 

    10/14/2020 Massachusetts Commission for the Blind

    At MCB, we recognize the achievements of our team and the people we serve. The stories here celebrate individuals who strive to live independently in order to give back to their families, friends, community, and world.

  • Press Release

    MCB Launches Career-Focused Outreach Campaigns for People Who Are Blind and Visually Impaired 

    10/01/2020 Massachusetts Commission for the Blind

    Produced as part of a federal vocational rehabilitation initiative to increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities

  • News

    MCB Virtual Town Hall Recap - September 2020 

    9/29/2020 Massachusetts Commission for the Blind

    MCB hosted our fourth Virtual Town Hall to offer a community of support for individuals who are blind and visually impaired across the Commonwealth. We shared the latest updates about Registration and Benefits.

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