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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.

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Q&A with Ali Mahady - Mom, Advocate, & Facebook Group Administrator 

9/21/2021 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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Q&A with Paul Hostovsky, Sign Language Interpreter, Braille Instructor, Poet, and Author 

9/07/2021 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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Community Spotlight: Phillip Mason, Development Director at North Shore Community Health 

8/27/2021 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: Bill Hersh, Adaptive Technology Specialist & Certified Low Vision Therapist 

8/20/2021 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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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind Announces Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center as Employer Partner of the Year for their Commitment to the Blindness Community 

8/20/2021 Massachusetts Commission for the Blind

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center has partnered with MCB for more than 7 years and recently hired two individuals with visual impairments during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Self Advocate, Seek Allies & Stay Strong: The Emily Dussault Story 

8/11/2021 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: Linda Geary, MCB Children's Services Worker 

7/28/2021 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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Q&A with Carl Richardson, ADA Coordinator/504/Diversity Officer for the Massachusetts State House 

7/26/2021 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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Q&A with Tracey Reynolds, DeafBlind Awareness Week 

7/01/2021 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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Q&A with Helen Selsdon, DeafBlind Awareness Week 

6/29/2021 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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Q&A with Christine Telford & Jason Wells, DeafBlind Awareness Week 

6/29/2021 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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AN ARTIST WITH VISION: THE BILL PORTER STORY 

6/22/2021 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.