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Perkins #Library provides free services to Massachusetts residents who have difficulty reading print materials due to a disability. Part of @PerkinsVision

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Join us for a special book discussion and author talk with Deni Elliott, author of Catching Sight: How a Guide Dog Helped Me See Myself. 🦮

🗓️ Sunday, November 1, 2026
🕒 3:00 PM EST
📍 Virtual Zoom room

Contact the library at 617-972-7240 or [email protected] to sign up.

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The Association of Blind Citizens is sponsoring a free weekend camp in Dover, New Hampshire for legally blind youth between the ages of 12-16 on November 20-22. 🌲

Parents or guardians can learn more by October 31 by emailing [email protected] or calling 781-961-1023.

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These select Boston-area performances in November will offer #AudioDescription by a live narrator via headphones! 🎭

Enjoy and check out the full 2026-2027 season schedule: https://t.co/Kb30mtjoG4

#Accessibility #Theater #Wicked #DirtyDancing

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Discover why inclusion and accessibility in the workplace should be the norm in Library Director Kim Charlson's latest article for National Disability Employment Awareness Month (#NDEAM)!

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Instead of wondering, “How could a person with a disability possibly do this job,” employers should be asking, “What does this person need to do the job effectively?”

This #NDEAM, read the latest Perspectives On Disabilities piece here: https://t.co/o3OGyuTh55

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Scientists have discovered that lab-grown brain organoids have the ability to distinguish and "read" tactile #Braille letters with relatively high accuracy. How might this inform the development of braille-reading technology? Read more: https://t.co/CgoRpRhTx7

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Continuing our #WhiteCaneDay celebrations, we asked Beth and Cory from @PerkinsLibrary to show us a few of the different canes from their collections. 🧑‍🦯

Have you tried any of these? There are plenty of canes in the @BlindNewWorld to discover!

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In the spirit of #WhiteCaneDay, help us spread the Pine Tree Guide Dog Users's "Every Crossing Counts" campaign to make sure all drivers are aware and respectful of pedestrians using white canes and guide dogs to navigate street crossings! 🧑‍🦯 https://t.co/P194UJUVTR

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Prepare for the magic and mystery of #Halloween with these tales of spell-casters—from the treacherous and wicked variety to the more kindly sort of #Witch. 🧙‍♀️

For monthly book lists for kids and young adults, subscribe to our PerKIDS newsletter: https://t.co/5T2XJWqVWm

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For our next Perkins Library Without Walls, Susan Wilson, author of Heaven by Hotel Standards, will explore the rich and surprising history of Boston’s iconic Omni Parker House.

🗓️ Tuesday, October 20, 2026
🕑 2:00 PM
📍 Zoom room

To register, call 617-972-7852.

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Perkins Library will be closed on Monday, October 12, in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday. 📚 We hope everyone has a pleasant holiday weekend.

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Being #Blind does not necessarily mean living with the “lights off.” Only about 15% of people with blindness see nothing at all. The majority who are blind have light and color perception, and many have varying degrees of usable vision. 👁️ #WorldSightDay

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Based on data from the American Library Association, unfortunately, documentation of challenged books rose to 4,235 titles in 2025, the second highest number ever recorded. 📈 #BannedBooksWeek

Check out and read 2025's most banned books by reaching out to Perkins Library.

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For October's reading challenge, read a mystery, thriller, or ghost story, such as Mary, One of Us Is Lying, or Never Whistle at Night! 👻 Our reader advisors are just a call away with even more ideas.

#GhostStories #Mystery #Thriller #ReadingChallenge

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When the world has you down, the healing power of books and reading to inspire, comfort, and fortify is just a page-turn away. 😊 These reads will boost your happiness and help you find the joy in your everyday life. #RecommendedReads https://t.co/pfvjSReX30

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Today, September 30, marks 10 years since the #MarrakeshTreaty came into force. This agreement removes legal barriers that otherwise would block the creation and distribution of accessible books for readers with disabilities. 📚 Today, 132 countries are covered by the treaty. 🌐

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Disability placards and plates allow people with disabilities to park their vehicles in designated accessible parking spaces and to park at meters at no cost. ♿

Massachusetts residents can find the application here: https://t.co/0QlDtgaAoU

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Electronic #Music files, refreshable #Braille displays, and embossed braille sheets are just a few of potential tools a blind musician may use to read music, but it also takes a lot of skill and patience. 🎼 https://t.co/WFItssDtFa

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MA Governor Healey has announced the Blue Envelope Program, which #Autistic drivers may voluntarily participate in, to help ease communications with law enforcement, particularly during traffic stops. 🚗 https://t.co/0WYFCkaveb

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For the 2026-2027 theatrical season, there are over 50 live shows in the Boston area with select performances that are audio described by a live narrator via headphones. 🎭

Check out our full guide: https://t.co/D4Bu2dLzC0

#AudioDescription #Accessibility

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Let's play! 🎲

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With some simple accommodations for #accessibility and inclusion, people with #disabilities are able to get in the game - including board games, card games, video games and more! #BlindNewWorld

(Story via @EuroNews ⬇️)
https://t.co/ewnd6ulmwj