[Massachusetts-NFB] FW: One week left to nominate for the 6th Annual Meg Robertson Mobility Award

Fri Aug 7 13:12:44 UTC 2026

The deadline to submit a nomination is August 14, 2026.

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Deadline approaching!

Nominations Now Open for the 

6th Annual Meg Robertson Mobility Award

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In recognition of retired Orientation and Mobility Director Meg Robertson's more than 30 years of service to the Commonwealth, the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) has established the  <https://m9n59dabb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001oco0QslRdt49dfzUeQ1uBhtu5nKS5M0G0iogMA1Q13yliMjIyPgxEv-0iS7vMo8im2f6c1a417DaQWwWYybO--0oBDQLOMyYfDTuW19Ltb6dC3NH5lkgDX1bgLXAGU2i33e-XrYRdigJmm-0c6Ewu_Iy2lgCIldrUh37Q-w_kxQ8iw2FdLhCgsd4q5lRGO-jjYOD_iW8HZ4=&c=OUaeT1Qm7lPO9P-s5FHowl3OlPORp6U-XI1xz_7J-Rj5era4wWQtvw==&ch=5_Mp7ZmA4b7tHrmwdlDSiW6mElSz9qEKT9DCr9FT4Tb1KrK6SBcHjA==> Meg Robertson Mobility Award. This award honors Meg’s tireless dedication, hard work, and advocacy within the blindness community.

The award is open to motivated white cane and dog guide users of all ages and abilities. We are specifically seeking individuals who demonstrate mobility skills at their current level and use their white cane or dog guide to increase their independence.

The nomination form must be completed by a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) or a National Orientation and Mobility Certificant (NOMC). 

There are three award categories: Youth, Adult, and DeafBlind Extended Supports (DBES).

Nominations should address the following:

*    How has the person’s travel ability with a white cane or dog guide improved since the beginning of their O&M instruction to their current level?

*    Where does the person travel with their white cane or dog guide?

*    How has O&M instruction impacted their life?

All nominations must be submitted by August 14, 2026. 

A committee assembled by MCB will review the nominations and vote on the winners. The awards are presented annually at our White Cane Awareness Day Celebration in October.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Orientation and Mobility Director Allyson Bull at  <mailto:allyson.bull at mass.gov> allyson.bull at mass.gov or call  <tel:857-488-7381> 857-488-7381.

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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind

40 Broad Street, Boston, MA 02109

 <tel:800-392-6450> 800-392-6450

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