Event Details

CE Program/Activity
 2025 MCB Get Onboard: New Employee Orientation
Provider
 Massachusetts Commission for the Blind
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Location
 Multiple Locations, MA - Available to MCB staff only - Will be shared via e-mail
Date(s)
 October 30, 2025 - November 12, 2025 - 10/30/25, 11/6/25, 11/12/25 (times shared via email)
CE Hours
 15.0
Contact Information
 samantha.linden@mass.gov
Registration Information
 Available for MCB Staff Only
Fees
Description of CE Program/Activity
 MCB Get Onboard: New Employee OrientationOverview:This orientation introduces new MCB employees to the mission, structure, and services of the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB). Participants will gain a clear understanding of how their roles contribute to supporting individuals who are blind or have low vision through MCB s programs and collaborative work within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS).Learning Objectives:By the end of this orientation, participants will be able to:-Understand MCB s vision, mission, values, goals, and objectives that guide services for consumers.-Describe how MCB operates within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) to serve individuals who are blind or have low vision.-Identify who MCB consumers are and how services are delivered across the agency.-Review MCB s internal systems such as communication, fiscal, legal, and travel policies to ensure effective consumer support.-Compare the range of MCB programs, including Elder Services, Internship/Employment, Deaf-Blind, Children s Services, Vocational Rehabilitation, Social Rehabilitation, Adaptive Technology, Orientation & Mobility, and Central Registration.-Analyze case management techniques through real-world consumer scenarios.-Evaluate available resources and strategies to provide ADA compliance and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in service delivery.