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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Hi Isabel,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Somehow, I had missed the update that you had started this position at the Carroll Center. Congratulations on that!
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">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.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">I hope this program goes well.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">See you at convention,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Justin<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Justin MH Salisbury, MEd, NOMC, NCRTB<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">English Pronouns: He/Him/His<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Email: <a href="mailto:President@Alumni.ECU.edu">
<span style="color:#0563C1">President@Alumni.ECU.edu</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">ResearchGate: <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Justin_Salisbury&source=gmail-imap&ust=1727538746000000&usg=AOvVaw3uZJqqJkT2wSVxJDa9dD7W"><span style="color:#0563C1">https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Justin_Salisbury</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-salisbury&source=gmail-imap&ust=1727538746000000&usg=AOvVaw0XtyTG9WXXQ8TWe6UeU4Nz"><span lang="EN" style="color:#0563C1">https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-salisbury</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">ORCID: <a href="https://orcid.org/0009-0009-1786-2786">
<span style="color:#0563C1">https://orcid.org/0009-0009-1786-2786</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">\u201cUntil the lion learns how to write, every story will glorify the hunter.\u201d<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Chinua Achebe</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> Massachusetts-NFB <massachusetts-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Isabel Rosario via Massachusetts-NFB<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, June 11, 2025 12:40 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> NFB of Massachusetts E-mail List <massachusetts-nfb@nfbnet.org><br>
<b>Cc:</b> Isabel Rosario <isabelrosario76@gmail.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Massachusetts-NFB] Skill Builder Weekend for Blind Parents \u2013 August 22\u201324 at The Carroll Center for the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Hi all,<o:p></o:p></p>
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I\u2019m 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\u201324, designed specifically for blind parents who want to strengthen their
everyday mobile device skills in a supportive, hands-on environment.<br>
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What is Skill Builder Weekend?<br>
It\u2019s a weekend-long program in Newton, MA that focuses on practical, real-world tasks relevant to blind parenting. Participants will work on:<br>
\u2022 Navigating school and health portals (PowerSchool, Google Classroom, MyChart)<br>
\u2022 Using calendars, reminders, and voice assistants<br>
\u2022 Communicating effectively with schools and healthcare providers<br>
\u2022 Managing transportation, shopping, and household tasks<br>
\u2022 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.<br>
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If you or someone you know might benefit from this opportunity, please don\u2019t hesitate to reach out with any questions or to express interest.<br>
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Contact:<br>
Isabel Rosario<br>
Outreach Specialist, The Carroll Center for the Blind<br>
617-969-6200 ext. 205<br>
<a href="mailto:isabel.rosario@carroll.org">isabel.rosario@carroll.org</a><br>
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Thank you for helping us spread the word and support blind parents across Massachusetts.<br>
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Warm regards,<br>
Isabel Rosario<br>
Outreach Specialist<br>
The Carroll Center for the Blind<o:p></o:p></p>
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