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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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MAKING MUSIC TOGETHER: THE CHERYL LEVASSEUR AND GLENN LAVALLEE STORY 

9/02/2020 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.

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AN EXAMPLE OF OPTIMISM: THE SENGIL N. INKIALA STORY 

8/27/2020 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.

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National Braille Press’s Joe Quintanilla Delivers Inspirational Message to Mass. Commission for the Blind Interns 

8/04/2020 Massachusetts Commission for the Blind

National Braille Press (NBP) announced today that Joe Quintanilla, Vice President of Development and Major Gifts at NBP, gave the keynote address at Massachusetts Commission for the Blind’s (MCB) Internship Closing Ceremony.

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NuEyes Launches Pilot Study in Collaboration With MCB and MeHI 

7/28/2020 Massachusetts Commission for the Blind

The pilot is being conducted as part of the 2020 MassChallenge HealthTech program, an effort to boost startups at the intersection of healthcare and technology, supported by the Massachusetts Digital Health Initiative.

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NECO Launches New Residency in Low Vision Rehabilitation 

7/22/2020 Massachusetts Commission for the Blind

NECO welcomes Dr. Stephanie Aigbe as first resident for low vision rehabilitation.

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MCB Virtual Town Hall Recap - July 2020 

7/13/2020 Massachusetts Commission for the Blind

MCB hosted our third Virtual Town Hall to offer a community of support for individuals who are blind and visually impaired across the Commonwealth. We shared the latest in Assistive Technology and offered tips and suggestions for tech assistance.

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Commissioner Spreads Hope In Western Mass 

6/26/2020 Massachusetts Commission for the Blind

Comm'r D’Arcangelo Highlights How MCB Programs and Services Can Help Bring Independence and Self-Determination to Blind Consumers

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MCB Virtual Town Hall Recap - June 2020 

6/10/2020 Massachusetts Commission for the Blind

MCB hosted our second Virtual Town Hall to offer a community of support for individuals who are blind and visually impaired across the Commonwealth. We shared service updates and answered the most common consumer questions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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SHARING HER VISION: THE PRISCILLA NGOME STORY 

6/08/2020 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.

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IN THE LAB AGAIN: THE SHERYL ERWIN STORY 

5/19/2020 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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5 for Good: Volunteers for TIC Network read remotely, serve visually impaired 

5/15/2020 Massachusetts Commission for the Blind

MCB Orientation and Mobility Director Meg Robertson was featured along with TIC on WCVB in a 5 for Good segment

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MCB Virtual Town Hall Recap 

5/05/2020 Massachusetts Commission for the Blind

MCB hosted a Virtual Town Hall to offer a community of support for people who are blind and visually impaired across the Commonwealth. We shared service updates and resources to help one another during the COVID-19 pandemic.