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Contained in this section of our site is news we feel is of interest to the visually impaired community. The Carroll Center does its best to verify all information posted here. If you would like to be notified whenever new events are posted, sign up for The Community News RSS Feed However, we cannot be held accountable for any inaccuracies.
CoolRunning.com puts the spotlight on the Vision 5K
Premier running site calls the Vision5K a “do not miss” event
To read the article in full, visit CoolRunning.com.
To learn how you can support the Carroll Center by participating and/or fundraising, visit our Vision 5K web page.
To learn more about this fundraising event, visit the Vision 5K web site.
New York’s new governor highlights what the blind can accomplish
Governor Patterson exemplifies the goals of the Vision 5K
At the Vision 5K, sighted athletes soon learn that visual impairment doesn’t have to hold anyone back. It’s an especially easy lesson to grasp as blind runners not only finish throughout the pack at all levels of ability, but win the race year after year. And it’s [...]
Boston Globe features elite blind runners at the Boston Marathon
Visually impaired champion Kurt Fiene to attend the Vision 5K
The Boston Globe highlighted the accomplishments of two blind runners in a front-page story this week, profiling Adrian Broca and Kurt Fiene as they traveled to Massachusetts to take on the Boston Marathon.
Fiene (2:55:00) and Broca (2:56:18) placed first and second in the visually impaired division, [...]
2008 VISION 5K - Feel It. Live It.
The Carroll Center for the Blind participates in its sixth VISION 5K.
Join your fellow alumni, instructors and friends on June 7 to show your Carroll Center pride and walk or run in support of The Carroll Center!
The VISION 5K is a run or walk for everyone. Blind, visually impaired or sighted individuals will enjoy a sun filled morning in Boston’s Back Bay Fens.
For beginners or experienced runners and walkers, this Flat and fast two loop course through Boston’s scenic Back Bay Fens (on road course ending on the track of Roberto Clemente Field) is made for personal bests and easy navigation.
The race begins at Roberto Clemente Field on Park Drive. The VISION 5K course is spectator friendly with music at start, finish, and 2 mile mark. Family and friends can cheer you on in multiple spots along the course.
Audio Described Play username:FAUST now playing at Harvard
username:FAUST tells the story of an isolated woman’s attempt to gain popularity by remaking herself as an Internet celebrity. When a demonic tech support team jeopardizes her password-protected existence, she must overcome digital distortions to regain control of her life. This cutting-edge performance integrates live theatre and music with video and features a talented ensemble [...]
