Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB)

Our Vision: All residents of the Commonwealth who are legally blind are empowered to live a fulfilling and independent life, with opportunities to work & thrive

[Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) @massblind]

National Braille Press has provided us with a limited number of braille copies of the 2026 Red Sox season schedule! If you'd like a copy: [email protected] or 339-239-8869. Please provide your name and mailing address, and we'll send one to you while supplies last!

[Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) @massblind]

Now accepting nominations for the 6th annual Meg Robertson Mobility Award! Recognizing people who use a long cane or guide dog to increase independence. Categories: Youth, Adult & DBES. COMS/NOMC nominations due Aug. 14, 2026. Learn more: https://t.co/P7pLp5vGFn

[Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) @massblind]

Next week on the MCB Community Calendar:

June 9: @LowellBlind - Farm Stand Visit
June 12: @MassDCR - Adaptive tandem cycling at Wompatuck State Park
June 13: Adaptive Sports New England - Blind Sports Day

View the full Community Calendar for more info: https://t.co/SKj60LysZn

[Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) @massblind]

Join Adaptive Sports New England for Blind Sports Day. It’ll be a free, fun, and inclusive day of adaptive sports for blind & visually impaired athletes of all ages & experience levels! June 13 at BC High School in Dorchester. Register: https://t.co/HWyd0POqbL
@AdaptiveSportNE

[Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) @massblind]

It's the 12th season of this Saturday Morning Walking group, Family and Friends Living Healthy! If interested, email [email protected] for more information.
#DorchesterMA #SaturdayWalkingClub

[Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) @massblind]

Join DISCO & Perkins Library for “Virtually Able: Stories of Disabled Tech Life,” a virtual storytelling event exploring the impact of assistive tech through authentic disability stories.

📅 Fri, May 29, 2026
🕖 7 PM ET on Zoom

Learn more & register: https://t.co/TcDUVXZ4Tf

[Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) @massblind]

Next week on the MCB Community Calendar:

June 2: @CarrollCenter - Information Day
June 3: @MassDCR - Adaptive cycling at Black Stone River Valley Heritage Center
June 4: @LowellBlind - Ice Cream Sundaes

View the full Community Calendar for more info: https://t.co/SKj60LysZn

[Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) @massblind]

Today we celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day (#GAAD), a reminder that accessibility must be built in from the start, not added later. Inclusive design removes barriers, expands access, and creates digital spaces where everyone belongs. #DigitalAccessibility

[Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) @massblind]

Next week on the MCB Community Calendar:

May 28: @LowellBlind - Yoga
May 29: @MassDCR - Adaptive cycling on the Norwottuck Rail Trail
May 30: @CarrollCenter - 14th annual Walk for Independence

View the full Community Calendar for more information: https://t.co/SKj60LysZn

[Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) @massblind]

Try The RIDE’s new app/online portal to book trips, manage notifications & funds, and track rides. Need help? The Mobility Center offers training: https://t.co/xrH3nFAyXv. Get started at https://t.co/CgDmK55ZMS or search "The RIDE - MBTA" to download the app.
@MBTA

[Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) @massblind]

Next week on the MCB Community Calendar:

May 19: @LowellBlind - Trader Joe's, Nashua
May 20: @MassDCR - Adaptive Cycling on the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail
May 21: @LowellBlind: Guided Meditation, week 5

View the full Community Calendar for more info: https://t.co/SKj60LysZn

[Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) @massblind]

Next week on the MCB Community Calendar:

May 12: @LowellBlind Song Burst
May 13: @MassDCR Adaptive Cycling
May 14: @CarrollCenter Advancing Research for Stargardt Disease Webinar

View the full Community Calendar for more info on these events and others: https://t.co/SKj60LysZn

[Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) @massblind]

Next week on the MCB Community Calendar:

May 5: @LowellBlind - Welcome Day Fiesta Ole
May 5: MCB Statutory Advisory Board (SAB) Meeting
May 7: @CarrollCenter - Waltham Lions Carnival - RSVP by May 1

View the full Community Calendar for more info: https://t.co/SKj60LysZn

[Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) @massblind]

Today is International Guide Dog Day!

Guide dogs are trusted partners in independence, confidence, and daily life. We celebrate their impact & the people who train & support them.
Learn more: https://t.co/jbi1T84N8w
#InternationalGuideDogDay #Accessibility #Inclusion

[Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) @massblind]

Next week on the MCB Community Calendar:

April 21: @LowellBlind - Time to Check on the Farm Animals
April 23: @MassDCR - Adaptive Cycling, Ashuwillticook Rail Trail
April 24: @LowellBlind - Yoga, week three

View the full Community Calendar for more info: https://t.co/SKj60LysZn

[Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) @massblind]

Join the @MBTA Semi-Annual Accessibility Forum!
May 12, 2–4 PM
Boston + Zoom
Share feedback on transit accessibility, station upgrades, and more. ASL, captions & Spanish provided.
📧 [email protected]
#Accessibility #MBTA #MCB

[Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) @massblind]

This is exciting news!

[Perkins School for the Blind @PerkinsVision]

Welcome to the future of #Braille

The Perkins Braille Bloom brings braille to life on any screen in real time, easily connecting your #PerkinsBrailler to the internet as a keyboard for computers, tablets and mobile devices.

Ready to Bloom? Shop now: https://t.co/MoTrA3K2YD

[Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) @massblind]

Next week on the MCB Community Calendar:

April 21: @LowellBlind - That's Italian Lunch at Mama's
April 23: @LowellBlind - Guided Meditation
April 24: @MassDCR - Adaptive cycling, Norwottuck Rail

View the full Community Calendar for more information: https://t.co/SKj60LysZn

[Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) @massblind]

Reminder! 🎾Check out an inclusive sports opportunity in Greater Boston. Court 16 Newton’s Sound of Tennis is a free adaptive program for blind & visually impaired players. Join the Open House April 13, 12–2pm. 300 Needham St. RSVP: [email protected] #AdaptiveSports #MCB

[Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) @massblind]

Next week on the MCB Community Calendar:

April 14: @LowellBlind - Oprah Speaks with Michelle Obama
April 15: DCR - Adaptive cycling on the Blackstone River Greenway
April 16: @LowellBlind - Yoga

View the full Community Calendar for more information: https://t.co/SKj60LysZn