The Carroll Center for the Blind

Our Carroll Tech Talk is next month! 📣 Join us Friday, June 19, from 3:00–4:00 p.m. to hear from our Assistive Technology Instructor, Izzy Bermudez, who will share the latest updates on Meta Smart Glasses. He will highlight the newest features, offer tips, and lead an interactive roundtable discussion where participants can share how they are using the glasses in everyday life. 📅 Date: Friday, June 19, 2026 ⏰ Time: 3:00–4:00 p.m. 📍 Location: Zoom (link provided upon registration) 💲 Cost: Free 🔗 Learn more & register: https://lnkd.in/eFwB-VMU #MetaGlasses #SmartGlasses #Meta #Accessibility #DigitalAccessibility #Accessible #AssistiveTechnology #AssistiveTech #Blind #BlindCommunity #VisuallyImpaired #VisionImpaired #VisionLoss #LowVision #VisionRehabilitation #CarrollCenterCommunity #CarrollCenter

Read how our graduates are finding renewed independence, connection, and hope. 💙 From fear and uncertainty to confidence and community, this story highlights the life-changing impact of the Carroll Center for the Blind and the power of vision rehabilitation. 🔗 Read the article from Fig City News: https://lnkd.in/eK9bssaG #Blind #BlindCommunity #VisuallyImpaired #VisionImpaired #VisionLoss #LowVision #VisionRehabilitation #CarrollCenterCommunity #CarrollCenter

May is Healthy Vision Awareness Month 👓 Established by the National Eye Institute (NEI), this month-long observance highlights the importance of regular eye care and the steps we can take to help prevent vision loss. Take a moment to learn more and share with your loved ones: - The importance of regular eye exams - Early detection of vision problems - Healthy lifestyle habits that support long-term eye health Your vision matters. Protecting it starts with awareness and routine care. 🔗 Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/grRb5QiA #HealthyVisionMonth #Awareness #Blind #BlindCommunity #VisuallyImpaired #VisionImpaired #VisionLoss #LowVision #VisionRehabilitation #CarrollCenterCommunity #CarrollCenter

Recording is now available for our Advancing Research for Stargardt Disease Webinar, in partnership with Alkeus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.! ✨ Thank you to everyone who joined us! We hope you enjoyed learning more about the latest advancements in Stargardt disease research! 🎥 Missed it or want to watch it again? The recording is now available on our YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/eAjSerdq #Stargardt #StargardtDisease #Alkeus #Webinar #Blind #BlindCommunity #VisuallyImpaired #VisionImpaired #VisionLoss #LowVision #VisionRehabilitation #CarrollCenterCommunity #CarrollCenter

Join us in two weeks for our Information Day on Tuesday, June 2, at the Carroll Center for the Blind! 📣 Why Attend? - Explore our wide range of programs and services for people of all ages and stages of vision loss - Take a tour of our beautiful campus and dormitory - Meet our compassionate and knowledgeable staff - Experience the latest assistive technology in our Low Vision Clinic - Connect with our Job Placement Specialist to explore future career opportunities 📅 Tuesday, June 2, 2026 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m. ET 📍 The Carroll Center for the Blind, Newton, MA 🔗 Learn More & Register: https://lnkd.in/ek4rze9w #Blind #BlindCommunity #VisuallyImpaired #VisionImpaired #VisionLoss #LowVision #VisionRehabilitation #CarrollCenterCommunity #CarrollCenter

Join us next month for our Savvy Seniors community event! 🎉 This free event is designed for seniors who want to maintain independence, better understand changes in their vision, and learn about practical tools and resources for everyday life. Attendees will learn about common eye conditions, discover assistive technologies, and explore helpful resources that support independent living with vision loss. 📅 Monday, June 15, 2026 | 1:30–3:30 P.M. ET 📍 Cambridge Public Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138 💲 Free 🔗 Learn more and register today: carroll.org/savvy-seniors #Seniors #Blind #BlindCommunity #VisuallyImpaired #VisionImpaired #VisionLoss #LowVision #VisionRehabilitation #CarrollCenterCommunity #CarrollCenter Cambridge Public Library

Thank you to our Walk for Independence Silver Sponsor, the RMR Group! 🌟 We are so grateful for the RMR Group’s support of this year’s Walk for Independence event and for helping us make a positive impact while advancing our mission. ✨ The RMR Group is a leading U.S. alternative asset management company and commercial real estate investment manager with more than four decades of experience. They specialize in vertically integrated property management, asset management, capital formation, and development across various sectors, including office, industrial, retail, and multifamily. Learn more about their work: www.rmrgroup.com We hope you’ll join us at the Walk for Independence!  📅 Saturday, May 30, 2026 | 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. ET 📍 Charles River Campus of University of Massachusetts Amherst (formerly Mount Ida Campus), 100 Carlson Ave, Newton, MA 02459 🔗 Learn more and register: carroll.org/walk #WalkForIndependence #SponsorSpotlight #MakingADifference #GivingBack #CommunitySupport #WalkForACause #Blind #BlindCommunity #VisuallyImpaired #VisionImpaired #VisionLoss #LowVision #VisionRehabilitation #CarrollCenterCommunity #CarrollCenter

Don’t forget to grab raffle tickets for our Walk for Independence Raffle! 🏆🎟️ Whether you’re joining us on May 30 or supporting from afar, entering the raffle is a fun way to help us reach our fundraising goal. Grab your tickets and share with friends, family, and coworkers. Everyone is welcome to enter! Enter for a chance to win: 🌟 50/50 Raffle – $10 Half of all proceeds support the Carroll Center, and the other half goes to one lucky winner. 🧢 Red Sox Tickets (2) – $10 Two tickets to the Boston Red Sox vs. Toronto Blue Jays game on June 16, 2026, at 6:45 p.m. ⚾ Red Sox Green Monster Tickets (4) – $20 Four Green Monster seats to the Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays game on July 19, 2026, at 1:35 p.m. 🏈 Patriots Tickets (2) – $10 Loge seating for a 2026–2027 season game to be determined and coordinated between the winner and the donor. Raffle details: • Maximum of 10 tickets per item, per transaction (multiple transactions allowed) • Carroll Center employees and immediate family members are not eligible • Ticket sales close June 3, and winners will be notified by June 5 Every ticket makes a difference. Thank you for your support! 🔗 Register and get your raffle tickets here: carroll.org/events/walk #Raffle #BostonSports #RaffleTickets #RedSox #Patriots #RedSoxTickets #PatriotsTickets #WalkForIndependence #Blind #BlindCommunity #VisuallyImpaired #VisionImpaired #VisionLoss #LowVision #VisionRehabilitation #CarrollCenterCommunity #CarrollCenter

Thank you to our Walk for Independence Silver Sponsor, Benchmark Senior Living! 🌟 We are excited to have Benchmark Senior Living support our Walk for Independence event and help us make a positive impact as we advance our mission. ✨ Benchmark Senior Living, founded in 1997, is a leader in senior living throughout the Northeast, offering independent living, assisted living, mind and memory care, continuing care retirement communities, and respite care options in more than 65 communities across eight states. Learn more about their work: benchmarkseniorliving.com We’d love for you to join us at the Walk for Independence! 📅 Saturday, May 30, 2026 | 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. ET 📍 Charles River Campus of University of Massachusetts Amherst (formerly Mount Ida Campus), 100 Carlson Ave, Newton, MA 02459 🔗 Learn more and register: carroll.org/walk #WalkForIndependence #SponsorSpotlight #MakingADifference #GivingBack #CommunitySupport #WalkForACause #Blind #BlindCommunity #VisuallyImpaired #VisionImpaired #VisionLoss #LowVision #VisionRehabilitation #CarrollCenterCommunity #CarrollCenter Benchmark Senior Living, Evans Park At Newton Corner, The Falls At Cordingly Dam, Chestnut Park At Cleveland Circle

Recording is now available for the last webinar in our Living Well with Vision Loss series! ✨ Thank you to everyone who joined us throughout this series and for our final webinar, Emotional Well-being: Coping, Connection, and Resilience. Supporting mental health is an essential part of living well with vision loss, and we are especially proud to host this webinar during Mental Health Awareness Month. Adjusting to vision loss can impact every part of daily life, and having space to talk about coping strategies, connection, resilience, and overall wellness is so important. 🎥 If you missed the webinar or want to watch it again, the recording is now available on our YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/eRmiHqtT #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealth #EmotionalWellbeing #Wellness #Health #Sleep #Nutrition #Exercise #Webinar #Blind #BlindCommunity #VisuallyImpaired #VisionImpaired #VisionLoss #LowVision #VisionRehabilitation #CarrollCenterCommunity #CarrollCenter