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June 11 Orientation Program
Curious about the Carroll Center’s programs? Nervous about going there? Need more information in order to make good decisions? Do you wonder what kind of people work there?
The Carroll Center’s monthly Orientation Program serves to provide consumers, families, professionals and students an opportunity to witness the process of rehabilitation, specifically as it relates to [...]
Carroll Center announces Braille Challenge finalists from Northeast Regional Braille Literacy Celebration!
We are very proud to announce that nine of 34 students who participated in the
Carroll Center’s Regional Braille Literacy Celebration on February 9th have
been identified by the Braille Institute of America, the program’s host
organization, as having scores which placed them among the top readers and
writers of Braille in their respective age groups, as follows:
Apprentice: Jack [...]
Carroll Center Group Climbs Cathedral Ledge
The Carroll Center’s Outdoor Enrichment Program recently completed a successful rock climbing trip on Cathedral Ledge, North Conway NH. Six blind climbers, most of whom were beginners, spent the weekend meeting the daunting challenge of climbing Cathedral Ledge, the same location [...]
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.
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.
