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MCB Virtual Town Hall Recap - October 2022 

10/24/2022 Massachusetts Commission for the Blind

MCB hosted our third Virtual Town Hall of 2022 to offer a community of support for individuals who are blind and visually impaired across the Commonwealth. We shared an overview of the Commonwealth's Accessible Vote by Mail system.

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MCB Virtual White Cane Awareness Day Celebration 2022 

10/14/2022 Massachusetts Commission for the Blind

MCB hosted our third Virtual White Cane Awareness Day to celebrate orientation & mobility with our community.

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MCB Staff Spotlight: Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) Grace Cummings 

10/12/2022 Massachusetts Commission for the Blind

For White Cane Awareness Month, we're spotlighting COMS Grace Cummings who is retiring after 42 years of dedicated service.

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MBTA Launches Online Applications for TAP and Blind Access Customers 

9/26/2022 Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

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MCB Consumer Spotlight: Claude Fournier, The Piano Man 

9/22/2022 Massachusetts Commission for the Blind

At MCB, we recognize the achievements of 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.

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MCB Virtual Town Hall Recap - September 2022 

9/13/2022 Massachusetts Commission for the Blind

MCB hosted our second Virtual Town Hall of 2022 to offer a community of support for individuals who are blind and visually impaired across the Commonwealth. We shared an overview of Rehabilitation Teaching (RT).

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DeafBlind Awareness Week Story Series Community Spotlight: Elaine Ducharme and Jonathan LeJeune 

7/01/2022 Massachusetts Commission for the Blind

At MCB, we recognize the achievements of 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.

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DeafBlind Awareness Week Story Series Community Spotlight: Caroline Murichu and Kristina Tran 

6/30/2022 Massachusetts Commission for the Blind

At MCB, we recognize the achievements of 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.

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Staff Spotlight: Christine Dwyer, DBES Rehabilitation Counselor 

6/29/2022 Massachusetts Commission for the Blind

At MCB, we recognize the achievements of 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.

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MCB Caregiver Spotlight: Rachel Bancroft 

2/18/2022 Massachusetts Commission for the Blind

At MCB, we recognize the achievements of 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.

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Staff Spotlight: Alvin Calderon, ADA Specialist/Driver 

2/14/2022 Massachusetts Commission for the Blind

At MCB, we recognize the achievements of 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.

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Virtual Open House Recap 

12/10/2021 Massachusetts Commission for the Blind

MCB hosted our Virtual Open House to offer a community of support for individuals who are blind and visually impaired across the Commonwealth.

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MCB White Cane Awareness Day - October 15, 2021 

10/18/2021 Massachusetts Commission for the Blind

MCB hosted our second Virtual White Cane Awareness Day to celebrate orientation & mobility with our community.

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MCB Virtual Town Hall Recap - October 2021 

10/12/2021 Massachusetts Commission for the Blind

MCB hosted our second Virtual Town Hall of 2021 to offer a community of support for individuals who are blind and visually impaired across the Commonwealth. We shared information about public transportation options with our partners from the MBTA.