The Carroll Center for the Blind

Next Wednesday, October 9, we'll be hosting a free Estate Planning & Special Needs Trusts webinar with experts from PLAN of MA & RI and Bowditch & Dewey. During this webinar, you'll learn about the components of an estate plan, the various types of special needs trusts, the benefits of a special needs trust for individuals with disabilities, and how to provide funds for them without affecting public benefits. Let us know if you'll be joining us by registering at the link below: https://lnkd.in/eeAtAGRP #EstatePlanning #SpecialNeedsTrusts #FreeWebinar

Join us on Wednesday, October 30 at 6:00 PM (EST) for a special webinar featuring Judge David Tatel, author of “Vision: A Memoir of Blindness and Justice” and one of America's most distinguished public servants and legal thinkers. In his inspiring memoir, Judge Tatel shares how he spent years denying and working around his blindness, before finally embracing it as an essential part of his identity. This webinar will be run in a facilitated Q&A panel format—an exciting opportunity to engage directly with Judge Tatel. Don't miss this inspiring conversation! Learn more and register for the webinar: https://lnkd.in/e-zNm9qB #Inspiration #Webinar #Blind #VisuallyImpaired #LowVision #Community

This Thursday, October 3, visit Jake n JOES Sport Grille in Braintree for lunch, dinner, or take-out to support The Carroll Center for the Blind! The restaurant will donate 20% of all checks participating in the fundraiser. #Nonprofit #Fundraiser #Community #SupportLocal

Celebrate #NationalEstatePlanningAwarenessWeek with the Carroll Center for the Blind by joining us for a webinar on?Wednesday, October 9 at 12:00 PM (EST)!?We've?partnered with experts from?PLAN?of MA & RI, our Exclusive Trust Partner, and the law firm of Bowditch & Dewey to offer this informational webinar about Estate?Plans, Special Needs Trusts, and how they can help you and your loved ones?plan?for your future. What You'll Learn About: ? The different components of an Estate?Plan ? The various types of Special Needs Trusts ? Why a Special Needs Trust is beneficial for an individual with a disability ? How to provide funds for an individual with a disability without interfering with public benefits Register today: https://lnkd.in/eeAtAGRP #EstatePlanning #SpecialNeeds

Visit?Jake n JOES Sport Grille?in Braintree for lunch, dinner, or take-out on Thursday, October 3 to support The Carroll Center for the Blind! The restaurant will donate 20% of all checks participating in the fundraiser. Please make sure to let your server or phone representative know that you are there to support the Carroll Center and double check that the word "FUNDRAISER" is noted on your bill. For online orders, order FUNDRAISER as an item and enter "Carroll Center for the Blind" as a special instruction. Before checking out, make sure that the fundraiser code is added to the order. Thank you Jake n Joes for your support! #Nonprofit?#Fundraiser?#Community?#SupportLocal

Our popular 1-day remote course "AI for the Workplace" starts on Monday, September 23! This course will teach you how to leverage AI tools to boost workplace productivity and efficiency, covering AI basics, prompting, email creation, everyday AI use, music composition, transcription, scheduling, data analysis, and more. It's not too late to sign up, don't miss this opportunity to enhance your tech skills and boost your career! Apply now: https://lnkd.in/evJ7Ksg3 *Please share if you know someone who may benefit from this course. #AI #Accessibility #TechTraining #Blind #VisuallyImpaired #CareerDevelopment #CareerGrowth

Thanks to everyone who joined us for our Carroll Alumni and Carroll Families #ApplePicking event this past Saturday ???? We were thrilled with the fantastic turnout! It was a beautiful sunny day, the apple cider was flowing, and the apple cider donuts were absolutely delicious. Special thanks to Belkin Family Lookout Farm for their generosity in letting us enjoy apple picking at no cost—what a gift! #Fall #Community #Fun

If you or a loved are challenged by vision loss, we are here to help! Join us for the Information Day on Tuesday, October 15 from 10 am to 12 pm and discover how our vision rehabilitation services help thousands of people of all ages and stages of vision loss each year to build independence, confidence, and live fulfilling lives. You’ll have the chance to: - Learn about our unique programs - Tour our beautiful campus and dormitory - Meet our caring staff - Mingle with current clients Don’t miss this opportunity! Register at the link below to secure your spot. https://lnkd.in/eU7AgDEE #VisionLoss #VisionRehabilitation #Blind #LowVision

Attention Employers! Join the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind for their Virtual Reverse Job Fair, where 40 skilled, legally blind job seekers will be presenting their talents and qualifications. This is your chance to engage with a pool of highly capable candidates who are eager to make an impact in your organization. Dates: September 27 at 10 A.M. & October 10 at 1 P.M. Register: mass.gov/mcb/jobfair Discover a range of qualified candidate and participate in an innovative job fair format. Don’t miss out! Register today and explore new talent for your team!

We were pleased to attend the grand opening of the Astellas Life Sciences Center in Cambridge this week! Congratulations to Astellas Pharma for opening this innovative incubator space that will accelerate the discovery of breakthrough therapies. Your efforts to develop innovative treatment options that replace, preserve and restore the function of cells critical for vision are making a profound impact on those living with vision loss. #MedicalInnovation #VisionLoss #AstellasLifeSciences