[Massachusetts-NFB] Skill Builder Weekend for Blind Parents – August 22–24 at The Carroll Center for the Blind

[Justin Salisbury]

Hi Isabel,

Somehow, I had missed the update that you had started this position at the Carroll Center. Congratulations on that!

I think this is really cool. The Carroll Center for the Blind has listened to what the organized blind movement is talking about and built a program that covers a topic of interest to our movement. It is quite rare that a training center for the blind looks at hot topics in the policy and legislative space and then builds a program that aligns with those advocacy goals. I hope this continues to happen, and I hope that this is a sign of many new collaborations to come. If we work together, we may be able to create a lot of new programming to meet the needs of the blind community.

I hope this program goes well.

See you at convention,

Justin

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Subject: [Massachusetts-NFB] Skill Builder Weekend for Blind Parents – August 22–24 at The Carroll Center for the Blind

Hi all,

I’m excited to share a unique opportunity for blind and visually impaired parents. The Carroll Center for the Blind will be hosting a mobile device Skill Builder Weekend from August 22–24, designed specifically for blind parents who want to strengthen their everyday mobile device skills in a supportive, hands-on environment.

What is Skill Builder Weekend?
It’s a weekend-long program in Newton, MA that focuses on practical, real-world tasks relevant to blind parenting. Participants will work on:
• Navigating school and health portals (PowerSchool, Google Classroom, MyChart)
• Using calendars, reminders, and voice assistants
• Communicating effectively with schools and healthcare providers
• Managing transportation, shopping, and household tasks
• Practicing everyday problem-solving with peer and mentor support This program was developed by and for blind parents and is taught by experienced professionals and blind parent mentors. Meals and lodging are included.

If you or someone you know might benefit from this opportunity, please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or to express interest.

Contact:
Isabel Rosario
Outreach Specialist, The Carroll Center for the Blind
617-969-6200 ext. 205
isabel.rosario at carroll.org<mailto:isabel.rosario at carroll.org>

Thank you for helping us spread the word and support blind parents across Massachusetts.

Warm regards,
Isabel Rosario
Outreach Specialist
The Carroll Center for the Blind
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