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Online Shopping and Banking: Accessibility for People with Visual Impairments
Whether you are employed, receiving Social Security retirement or disability payments, or living off your savings and investments, as a person with a visual impairment you are just as much a consumer as anyone else. You need to shop for groceries, clothing, furniture, pots, and pans the same as everyone else you know. You may…
Read MoreDavid Keeler Interviewed on Radio Station WICC600
On December 13, 2018, New England Low Vision and Blindness General Manager, David Keeler participated in a live, in-studio radio interview on WICC600 AM with popular morning show host, Tony Reno. During the interview, Mr. Keeler had the opportunity to educate the listeners in Southern CT on the many resources at New England Low Vision and…
Read MoreNew England Low Vision and Blindness was proud to support White Cane Day
New England Low Vision and Blindness was a proud exhibitor at White Cane Day, Worcester Massachusetts, October 17, 2018 At the Worcester Public Library, many sighted community leaders put on a blindfold and walked with through the city streets with a white cane and a sighted guide to better experience how to make improvements for greater walking…
Read MoreMassachusetts Commission for the Blind Invites you to White Cane Safety Day
MCB would like to take the opportunity to invite you to their annual White Cane Safety Day, which will be held at the Massachusetts State House on Tuesday, October 16th, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. International White Cane Day, which is on October 15th, celebrates the independence of white canes and raise public awareness…
Read MoreFunding Support for Massachusetts Commission for the Blind
*ACTION ALERT* Your help is needed! Please Ask Your state Representative and Senator to Support the Senate Version of the MCB Budget (line item 4110-1000) to preserve Services for the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind at an already significantly reduced level. I ask you to support our highest priority — to properly fund the Massachusetts…
Read MoreRichard Turner, Ace of Cards
“Don’t let anyone tell you it’s impossible.” -Richard Turner One of the most renowned card magicians of all time, Richard Turner astounds audiences around the world with his legendary sleight of hand. What they may not even realize—and what makes his achievements all the more amazing—is that he is completely blind. Charting Turner’s colorful life…
Read MoreNew England Low Vision and Blindness at the NE AER Conference
New England Low Vision and Blindness was on-hand at the NE AER Conference to demonstrate the latest low vision and blindness technology. The New England Low Vision and Blindness team enjoyed another great NE AER Conference in Burlington, VT. Several members of our team were on hand to reconnect with long time clients, TVI’s, O&M…
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