Provider Events

Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) Events
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) MCB/DDS Train the Trainer Project for Human Guide & Vision Loss Sensitivity
Multiple Locations, MA - Event Registration Information:https://www.focusonvisionandvisionloss.org/train-the-trainer-human-guide.htmlMUST ONLY CHOOSE ONE SESSION BELOW: In-Person Session April 30, 2025 in Newton, MAIn-Person Session June 26, 2025 in Bridgewater, MA In-Person Session September 17,2025 in Holyoke, MA
April 30, 2025 - September 17, 2025 - MUST ONLY CHOOSE ONE SESSION, SEE DESCRIPTION:
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) Harnessing Your Potential: Introduction to Guide Dog Travel
Available Online - Virtually via Zoom Register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/WX7jkN10TrO9qglaeJ5w-w#/registration
April 25, 2025 - April 25, 2025 - 10:00 A.M. 11:30 A.M. EST
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) 2025 Visions of Collaboration Conference
Norwood, MA - Four Points by Sheraton Norwood, 1125 Boston Providence Turnpike, Norwood, MA 02062
March 28, 2025 - March 28, 2025 - 8 A.M. to 3:15 P.M.
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) Supporting Independence: Clients with Dementia and Alzheimer
Available Online - Via Zoom - Link provided via e-mailMCB Staff Only
January 6, 2025 - January 6, 2025 - 1:00-2:30 p.m.
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) 2024 MCB White Cane Awareness Day Celebration
Boston, MA - Massachusetts State House - Great Hall24 Beacon StreetBoston, MA 02108
October 18, 2024 - October 18, 2024 - 10 A.M. to 1 P.M.
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) MCB Get Onboard: New Employee Orientation (Available to MCB Staff Only)
Boston, MA - Two days in-person and one via Zoom - Information provided via email
October 8, 2024 - November 14, 2024 - Dates and times will be provided to staff via email.
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) 16th Annual Focus on Vision Impairment & Blindness Conference: Meeting the Needs of Individuals with Intellectual Disability and Vision Loss
Norwood, MA - Four Points by Sheraton
October 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024 - 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) MCB In-Person All-Staff Meeting
Boston, MA - This event is for MCB Staff Only. Info provided to MCB staff via e-mail.
September 16, 2024 - September 16, 2024 - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) Comfortable Conversations and Pronouns
Available Online - Available Via Calendar Invite for MCB Staff Only
June 25, 2024 - June 25, 2024 - 2:00-3:00 p.m.
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) Overview of Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Services
Available Online - Zoom link will be provided upon registration
May 6, 2024 - May 6, 2024 - 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. EST
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) O&M Professional Development Day
Boston, MA - UMass Boston - Guests who sign up will be provided the exact location.
April 8, 2024 - April 8, 2024 - 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) 2024 MCB Visions of Collaboration Conference
Norwood, MA - Four Points by Sheraton Norwood1125 Boston Providence Turnpike
March 22, 2024 - March 22, 2024 - 8 A.M. to 3 P.M.
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) Supporting an LGBTQIA+ Affirming Workplace
Available Online - Available Live Via Zoom for MCB staff Only.
January 23, 2024 - January 23, 2024 - 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Reasonable Accommodations: For Managers and Supervisors
Boston, MA - MCB Managers and Supervisors ONLY - Details provided in calendar invite
November 14, 2023 - November 14, 2023 - 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) 2023 White Cane Awareness Day Celebration
Boston, MA - Massachusetts State House - Great Hall24 Beacon Street Boston, MA 02108
October 13, 2023 - October 13, 2023 - 11 A.M. to 1 P.M.
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) Focus on Vision Impairment & Blindness Conference: Meeting the Needs of Individuals with Intellectual Disability and Vision Loss
Norwood, MA - Four Points by Sheraton, Norwood Massachusetts
October 3, 2023 - October 3, 2023 - 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) Autism and ADHD (MCB Staff Only)
Available Online - VIA ZOOM
October 2, 2023 - October 2, 2023 - 2:00-3:00 p.m
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) MCB All Staff Meeting 2023
Boston, MA - Will be provided to MCB Staff
September 13, 2023 - September 13, 2023 - 9:00 am - 2:00 p.m.
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) Get Onboard: MCB New Employee Orientation
Boston, MA - Provided when registered
August 24, 2023 - September 7, 2023 - August 24, August 31, and September 7, 2023, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) Language Matters: Inclusivity for Trans Individuals
Available Online
June 21, 2023 - June 21, 2023 - 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. EST
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) MCB: Bias and What We Can Do About It
Available Online - MCB Staff Only: Via Zoom
May 10, 2023 - May 10, 2023
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) 2023 MCB Pre-ETS Visions of Collaboration Conference
Norwood, MA - Four Points by SheratonNorwood Hotel and Conference Center1125 Boston Providence Turnpike Norwood, MA 02062
March 24, 2023 - March 24, 2023 - 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) MCB Virtual Town Hall: MBTA Mobility Center
Available Online - Register to Attend:https://massgov.formstack.com/forms/mcb_virtual_town_hall_mbta_mobility_centerFriday, March 10, 202311 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
March 10, 2023 - March 10, 2023 - 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) Understand and Embrace Diversity
Available Online - Via Zoom
January 6, 2023 - January 6, 2023 - 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) MCB All-Staff Meeting: On the Road Again
Boston, MA - This is open to MCB only.Staff can attend at their main location for breakout sessions and a Zoom link open for shared events.
October 20, 2022 - October 20, 2022 - 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. with lunch and breaks
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) MCB White Cane Awareness Day Celebration
Available Online
October 14, 2022 - October 14, 2022 - 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. EST
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) Get Onboard: MCB New Employee Orientation
Boston, MA - MCB STAFF ONLY
September 27, 2022 - October 4, 2022 - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) Suicide Prevention
Available Online - Via Zoom
September 7, 2022 - September 7, 2022 - 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) Coping with Traumatic Events
Available Online - Available via Zoom to MCB staff when Registering
July 6, 2022 - July 6, 2022
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) Accessibility Training with Word for Office 365
Available Online - For MCB Staff Only, Individual Logins will be provided
June 6, 2022 - June 6, 2022 - 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m.
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) Autism Awareness Presentation
Available Online - Via Zoom
April 26, 2022 - April 26, 2022 - 10-11 AM
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) 2022 Pre-ETS Visions of Collaboration Conference
Available Online - More details: https://www.mass.gov/event/mcb-pre-ets-visions-of-collaboration-conference-2022-04-01t083000-0400-2022-04-01t150000-0400Registration link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=DQSIkWdsW0yxEjajBLZtrQAAAAAAAAAAAANAATcCTZFUMTlUV0pUNTQwTEpEU1pBSkFZUUxRWERWNS4u&wdLOR=cDDAEEE5C-6004-4EC1-999E-58DECF8C394D
April 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022 - 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) Vision Health & Eye Care in Black Communities: A Conversation with Dr. Amy Moy & Dr. Nicole Pogue of New England College of Optometry (NECO)
Available Online - Via Zoom
March 14, 2022 - March 14, 2022
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) Movement + Community Conversation Workshop
Available Online - VIA Zoom - MCB Staff
February 25, 2022 - February 25, 2022
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) MCB All Staff Meeting
Available Online - Available Online - Offered via Zoom to MCB staff only
November 10, 2021 - November 10, 2021
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) MCB New Employee Orientation
Available Online - Offered via Zoom to MCB staff only
October 27, 2021 - November 8, 2021 - 10/27, 11/1, 11/3, and 11/8 from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) LGBTQ+ INCLUSIVE TRAININGS: Educational Session for the MACommission for the Blind
Available Online - Available via Zoom
October 5, 2021 - October 6, 2021
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) An Introduction to Domestic Violence and how to Respond to Disclosures
Available Online - Via Zoom
September 28, 2021 - September 28, 2021 - 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) O&M Live - What's wrong with my street? Public Right of Way issues
Available Online - Join Zoom Meetinghttps://zoom.us/j/94342747199?pwd=eUVIUWh3ekNDUll1aEg5bTJLRm9JQT09Meeting ID: 943 4274 7199Passcode: 2021One tap mobile+16465588656,,94342747199#,,,,*2021# USDial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)Meeting ID: 943 4274 7199Passcode: 2021Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/aetuSfxw7C
April 22, 2021 - April 22, 2021 - 12:00 p.m. -1:30 p.m.
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) O&M Live: Are you Mobility Ready for a Guide Dog?
Available Online - Join Zoom Meetinghttps://zoom.us/j/96365845361?pwd=c2V2eDJIczA3Z3lKekx3NWViUk1yZz09Meeting ID: 963 6584 5361Passcode: 2021Phone: 1-646-558-8656
March 31, 2021 - March 31, 2021 - 3/31/2021 from 12:00-1:00 p.m.
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) 2021 MCB Pre-ETS Visions of Collaboration Conference
Available Online - Via Zoom
March 23, 2021 - March 23, 2021 - 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. ET
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) O&M Live - Are you Mobility Ready for College?
Available Online - https://zoom.us/j/99185026202?pwd=aDg4czNzNjJnZ2toTUNrRG16djkrQT09Meeting ID: 991 8502 6202Passcode: 2021Phone: 1-646-558-8656
January 19, 2021 - January 19, 2021 - 12:00-1:30 p.m.
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) O&M Winter Travel Techniques and Emergency Preparedness
Available Online - O&M Winter Travel Techniques and Emergency PreparednessMonday, December 14, 202012:00 pm ETThis presentation will offer tips for individuals who are blind and visually impaired to be more prepared for winter weather by adapting their travel skills and developing an emergency preparedness plan for adverse weather.Join Zoom Meetinghttps://zoom.us/j/94766414994?pwd=bWpBUDdnRFQ0MzlCOHFyTm5JUWpMdz09Meeting ID: 947 6641 4994Passcode: 1214Phone: 1-646-558-8656
December 14, 2020 - December 14, 2020 - 12-1:30 p.m.
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) Compassion Fatigue
Available Online - Registration Online
October 26, 2020 - October 26, 2020
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) Race and Implicit Bias Training
Available Online - Zoom link available upon registration
October 20, 2020 - October 20, 2020 - Same Event will take place in November, will be announced
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) Crisis Assessment and Response Training
Available Online - Via Zoom
June 30, 2020 - June 30, 2020
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) Grief and Loss
Available Online - Via Zoom
June 24, 2020 - June 24, 2020
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) Introduction to Ethical Thinking and Ethics and Boundaries (includes social media and cross cultures)
Available Online - Available live via Zoom.
May 29, 2020 - June 10, 2020 - This will take place in 2 parts. Part 1 5/29/2020 and Part 2 6/10/2020
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) Human Service Worker Safety
Boston, MA - 2nd floor conference rooms #2092, 2093, and 2094 at MCB Boston
May 21, 2020 - May 21, 2020 - 1:15 - 4:15 p.m.
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) Managing Your Caseload: Time Management Within Human Services
Boston, MA - 2nd floor conference rooms #2092, 2093, and 2094 at MCB Boston.
April 16, 2020 - April 16, 2020 - 1:15 - 4:15 p.m.
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) Webinar: Social Distancing and Social Isolation - A Crisis Response
Available Online - Live Webinar
April 8, 2020 - April 8, 2020 - 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) ANNUAL MCB VISIONS OF COLLABORATION CONFERENCE 2020
Marlborough, MA - Holiday Inn Marlborough265 Lakeside Ave, Marlborough, MA 01752
April 3, 2020 - April 8, 2020 - Registration: 8:00 AM; Program: 8:45 AM-4:00 PM
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) Challenging People
Boston, MA - Boston, MA - 600 Washington St. 2nd floor conference rooms 2092-2094
February 20, 2020 - February 20, 2020 - 1:15 - 4:15 p.m.
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) Pre-Employment Transition Services for Students with Visual ImpairmentsMCB Annual Visions of Collaboration ConferenceFocus on Success in Work and Life
Marlborough, MA - Holiday Inn and Suites of Marlborough265 Lakeside Ave, Marlborough, MA
March 22, 2019 - March 22, 2019 - 8 AM - 3 PM
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) Infection Control Training: Infection Prevention and Control Training for Field Staff
Boston, MA - 600 Washington St, 2nd floor, Rooms 2092-2093-2094
February 7, 2019 - February 7, 2019 - 10 AM - 1 PM
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) Optometrist Update: Q & A regarding Low Vision Exams and Evaluations
Boston, MA - 600 Washington St. 2nd floor conference rooms 2092-2094
January 17, 2019 - January 17, 2019 - 1:30-3:30
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) Visions of Collaboration -Navigating the Road to Pre-Employment Transition Services for Students with Visuals Impairments
Marlborough, MA - Holiday Inn and Suites of Marlborough 265 Lakeside Ave, Marlborough, MA
May 24, 2018 - May 24, 2018 - 8:00 AM - 3:15 PM
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) MCB Personality Disorder Training
Boston, MA - 600 Washington St. Room 4067 &4068, Boston, MA 02111
April 6, 2018 - April 6, 2018 - 9:30-4:00
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) Visions of Collaboration
Marlborough, MA - Holiday Inn, 265 Lakeside Ave
June 8, 2017 - June 8, 2017 - 8:30 - 3:00
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) MCB Conference
Boston, MA - 21st floor, One Ashburton Place, Boston, Ma 02108
November 2, 2016 - November 2, 2016 - 9:30-4:00
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) Communication Skills
Boston, MA - 600 Washington Street, 2nd floor
September 21, 2016 - September 21, 2016 - 9:30-3:30
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) Vison of Collaboration: Improving Partnership between MCB and TVIs
Boston, MA - 600 Washington Street, 2nd floor Conference Rooms, Boston, MA 02111
August 24, 2016 - August 24, 2016 - 9:30-2:00
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) Case Documentation Training
Worcester and Boston, MA - Worcester: Worcester Public Library, Banx Room, Worcester, MABoston: 600 Washington Street, 2nd floor, Boston, MA
May 9, 2016 - May 9, 2016 - 5/17/2016, 5/25/2016
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) AMESVI Spring Conference
Dedham, MA - Holiday Inn Dedham55 Ariadne RoadDedham, MA
April 8, 2016 - April 8, 2016 - 8:15 AM - 3:30 PM
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) Addictions: Substance Use Disorder
Boston, MA - 600 Washington St. Rooms 2092-2093
January 7, 2016 - January 7, 2016 - 9:30-4:00
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) Addictions: Substance Use Disorder
Boston, MA
December 10, 2015 - December 10, 2015 - 9:30-3:30
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) CORTICAL VISUAL IMPAIRMENT 2015 SYMPOSIUM
Watertown, MA - Grousbeck CenterPerkins School for the Blind175 N Beacon St, Watertown, MA 02472
May 28, 2015 - May 29, 2015 - May 28 and 29, 2015
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) iOS Device Training for Orientation and Mobility Specialists and VR Therapists
Boston, MA - 600 Washington St., Boston
April 8, 2015 - April 8, 2015 - April 8, 2015
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