[Massachusetts-NFB] Deadline Approaching: Submit a Nomination for the 2023 Meg Robertson Mobility Award

[Massachusetts Commission for the Blind]

Nominations Must Be Submitted By August 11  Submit a Nomination for the 2023 Meg Robertson Mobility Award Submit a Nomination by August 11th In recognition of retired Orientation and Mobility Director Meg Robertson's 30+ years of service to the Commonwealth, the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) established the Meg Robertson Mobility Award to be presented annually at the agency's White Cane Awareness Day Celebration in October. This award highlights Meg’s hard work, dedication, and advocacy in the blindness community. Motivated long cane users of all ages and abilities are eligible to receive this award. We are specifically looking for people who demonstrate mobility skills at their level and incorporate the cane into their lives to increase independence. The nomination form must be completed by a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS). Nominations should include the following: How has the person's travel ability with a cane improved since the beginning of O&M instruction to their current level? Where does the person travel with a cane?  How has O&M made a difference in their life? All nominations must be submitted by August 11, 2023. A committee assembled by MCB will review the nominations and vote on the winners. The winners will be announced at MCB's Annual White Cane Awareness Day Celebration on Friday, October 13, 2023.  Questions? Contact MCB Orientation & Mobility Director Ally Bull at Allyson.Bull at mass.gov or 617-626-7563 Massachusetts Commission for the Blind 600 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111 1-800-392-6450 | mass.gov/MCB | MCBinfo at mass.gov ‌ ‌ ‌ Massachusetts Commission for the Blind | 600 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111 Unsubscribe massachusetts-nfb at nfbnet.org Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by mcbinfo at mass.gov
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