[Massachusetts-NFB] Tonight at 7:00 PM Fwd: Blind Architect? Yes, It's possible! Join us this Thursday to learn more.

[Cullen Gallagher]

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> From: Shara Winton via Massachusetts-NFB <massachusetts-nfb at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Massachusetts-NFB] Blind Architect? Yes, It's possible! Join us this Thursday to learn more.
> Date: April 21, 2026 at 3:24:06 PM EDT
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> Cc: sharawinton at gmail.com
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> Have you ever thought about being a blind architect? If you have or if you are interested in hearing about how other blind people can do so…
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> Join us for a talk on Blind Design Workshop Boston (BDW Boston), a new pre-college architecture program for blind and low-vision students in Massachusetts.
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> Architecture is often treated as a vision-centric field. Blind Design Workshop Boston starts from a different premise: blindness can be a source of insight, method, and possibility. The program introduces blind and low-vision students to architecture through hands-on design exercises, multisensory design methods, mentorship, portfolio development, and exposure to college-level studio culture. In doing so, it challenges architecture’s tendency to prioritize the visual over other senses, and advocates for blind people having direct access to the tools and practices that shape the built environment, leading to transformative practices and new blind spatial imaginaries. 
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> In this talk, Paul DeFazio will introduce the project, share the vision behind it, and discuss how the program is being developed in conversation with blind architects, students, and community partners. The presentation will also cover the Spring 2027 pilot program and ways that blind students, families, educators, and community members can stay involved.
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> Date: Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
> Time: 7:00pm
> Location: Zoom  
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> Join Zoom Meeting
> https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/94175004616?pwd=P3mfzFldte71ta9stbp0SAg2xg9p5Y.1
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> Meeting ID: 941 7500 4616
> Passcode: 1940
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> We hope you can join us to learn more about this amazing opportunity and to ask questions. 
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> With Love, Hope and Determination, 
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> Shara Winton
> President, National federation of the Blind of Massachusetts
> www.nfbma.org <http://www.nfbma.org/>
> sharawinton at gmail.com <mailto:sharawinton at gmail.com>
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