[NFBofSC] FW: The Carroll Connector - June Edition

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From: The Carroll Center for the Blind <development at carroll.org> 
Sent: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 6:24 PM
To: Frank Loza <floza58 at bellsouth.net>
Subject: The Carroll Connector - June Edition

The Carroll Connector
Bringing you the latest in rehabilitation training, education services, computer and assistive technology training, low vision, store news, research and more.

Get Ready for College and Beyond

Designed for young adults who are blind or visually impaired, our Vocational Transition Program combines comprehensive skills training with work experience to help participants build confidence and prepare for life after graduation. Whether your goal is college or employment, this 20-week residential program can help you get there. 

With individualized instruction, a supportive peer community, and expert staff, you'll develop the tools needed to navigate college, the workplace, and everyday life with greater independence.

Out-of-state participants are welcome. Room and board are provided for eligible participants, along with a free laptop equipped with assistive technology—yours to keep after graduation.

Learn More  <https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/294B9AB5-0A25-4990-9158-CD9871CE33E0/r/294B9AB5-0A25-4990-9158-CD9871CE33E0_a6697fcf-ce47-4670-ae57-819cc8b3a5ac/l/2696A94E-F7F0-4064-90D6-490077325AFC/c> & Apply for the Vocational Transition Program >

College-Bound Services

Did you know? The Carroll Center offers a range of programs and services designed to help students who are blind or visually impaired transition successfully to higher education and independent living. Support includes Orientation & Mobility instruction to help students navigate their campus and surrounding community, assistive technology training, independent living and self-advocacy skills development, and specialized college readiness programs.

Students can also build confidence and real-world experience through summer internship opportunities and immersive training focused on academic success, campus life, and independence. Whether entering college for the first time or adjusting to recent vision loss, students receive personalized support to help them thrive in the classroom and beyond.

To request Orientation and Mobility instruction for a current or incoming student with a visual impairment or blindness, please fill out our Request for Orientation and Mobility Services <https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/294B9AB5-0A25-4990-9158-CD9871CE33E0/r/294B9AB5-0A25-4990-9158-CD9871CE33E0_a6697fcf-ce47-4670-ae57-819cc8b3a5ac/l/65D6EA8A-F85C-41F6-B2E4-42D4F7D36DE6/c> . To learn more about our college-bound services, please reach out to us at carroll.org/contact <https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/294B9AB5-0A25-4990-9158-CD9871CE33E0/r/294B9AB5-0A25-4990-9158-CD9871CE33E0_a6697fcf-ce47-4670-ae57-819cc8b3a5ac/l/A3FD1551-C187-4DF0-9ECB-DE85CCE2D6DF/c>  or call (617) 969-6200 ext. 216.

Screen Reader User Tester Training Program Fall Session

Join us this Fall from October 19 - November 20, 2026 for the Screen Reader User Tester Training (SRUTT) <https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/294B9AB5-0A25-4990-9158-CD9871CE33E0/r/294B9AB5-0A25-4990-9158-CD9871CE33E0_a6697fcf-ce47-4670-ae57-819cc8b3a5ac/l/23469924-8155-45E1-B559-3C67DB84DFDF/c>  - a fully remote, five-week program that prepares participants to professionally explore, test, and report accessibility issues across websites, mobile apps, and digital documents using WCAG standards. Graduates are well-prepared to pursue industry-recognized credentials such as CPACC <https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/294B9AB5-0A25-4990-9158-CD9871CE33E0/r/294B9AB5-0A25-4990-9158-CD9871CE33E0_a6697fcf-ce47-4670-ae57-819cc8b3a5ac/l/6A5BE601-8E36-41E9-BB4C-F5EBD3E37F1F/c>  or Section 508 Trusted Tester <https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/294B9AB5-0A25-4990-9158-CD9871CE33E0/r/294B9AB5-0A25-4990-9158-CD9871CE33E0_a6697fcf-ce47-4670-ae57-819cc8b3a5ac/l/FEB50693-4491-4E6C-B6CA-7E063DF34C8C/c> , and about 80% of SRUTT alumni are now working in the field in roles such as Digital Accessibility Specialist, 508 Compliance Specialist, Accessibility Analyst, Government Contractor, and Accessibility Engineer.

A recent graduate from North Carolina completed the program, passed her CPACC exam, and was hired by Blind Industries and Services of Maryland in Operations Engineering. Another participant shared, “Last Thursday, I was offered and accepted a full-time Software Accessibility Tester position with QualityLogic. SRUTT was an incredible learning opportunity for me and I would not have been able to qualify for this position without it. And the help and resume feedback I received after graduating were immensely valuable.”

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Support the Carroll Center

Thanks to the incredible support from our community, our annual Walk for Independence raised more than $327,000 – and counting! These funds directly support life-changing programs that empower children, adults, and seniors who are blind or visually impaired to build skills, gain confidence, and live more independently. Every dollar raised helps ensure that individuals navigating vision loss have access to the training, technology, support, and opportunities they need to thrive. 

There’s still time to make an impact! Donations in support of the Walk will remain open through June 30.

 <https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/294B9AB5-0A25-4990-9158-CD9871CE33E0/r/294B9AB5-0A25-4990-9158-CD9871CE33E0_a6697fcf-ce47-4670-ae57-819cc8b3a5ac/l/184B7AE6-15A7-4CE2-91A9-502BE16C9589/c> Support the Walk for Independence >

Upcoming Events

 <https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/294B9AB5-0A25-4990-9158-CD9871CE33E0/r/294B9AB5-0A25-4990-9158-CD9871CE33E0_a6697fcf-ce47-4670-ae57-819cc8b3a5ac/l/64707823-9D1B-427E-AACF-A561FF3E4AEB/c> Carroll Society Awards Ceremony

Thursday, June 11

3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Carroll Center, Newton, MA

 <https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/294B9AB5-0A25-4990-9158-CD9871CE33E0/r/294B9AB5-0A25-4990-9158-CD9871CE33E0_a6697fcf-ce47-4670-ae57-819cc8b3a5ac/l/082B2572-0C96-4177-BB13-E0A0BCA82E17/c> Savvy Seniors

Monday, June 15

1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Cambridge Library, Cambridge, MA

Innovations in Stargardt Disease Research: A Conversation with AaVantgarde Bio <https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/294B9AB5-0A25-4990-9158-CD9871CE33E0/r/294B9AB5-0A25-4990-9158-CD9871CE33E0_a6697fcf-ce47-4670-ae57-819cc8b3a5ac/l/55CC9E83-E2F0-42C9-91E2-DA55BCE944B4/c> 

Wednesday, June 17

12:00 - 1:00 p.m. ET

Zoom

 <https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/294B9AB5-0A25-4990-9158-CD9871CE33E0/r/294B9AB5-0A25-4990-9158-CD9871CE33E0_a6697fcf-ce47-4670-ae57-819cc8b3a5ac/l/6AFC7683-3044-4504-8847-67B688A53206/c> Carroll Tech Talk: Latest Updates on Meta Smart Glasses

Friday, June 19

3:00 - 4:00 p.m. ET

Zoom

 <https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/294B9AB5-0A25-4990-9158-CD9871CE33E0/r/294B9AB5-0A25-4990-9158-CD9871CE33E0_a6697fcf-ce47-4670-ae57-819cc8b3a5ac/l/2348CB87-1868-4F9C-B547-457476471791/c> The Windows Screen Reader Primer, 5th Edition Launch Webinar

Thursday, June 25

7:00 - 8:00 p.m. ET

Zoom

Carroll Alumni SailBlind Event <https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/294B9AB5-0A25-4990-9158-CD9871CE33E0/r/294B9AB5-0A25-4990-9158-CD9871CE33E0_a6697fcf-ce47-4670-ae57-819cc8b3a5ac/l/69C2E2A9-F7EB-49FB-B6B9-B68DE790D2A0/c> 

Saturday, July 18 (Rain date: Saturday, July 25) 

8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Charles River, Boston

Industry News

Carroll Center’s Walk for Independence prevails over squall | Fig City News <https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/294B9AB5-0A25-4990-9158-CD9871CE33E0/r/294B9AB5-0A25-4990-9158-CD9871CE33E0_a6697fcf-ce47-4670-ae57-819cc8b3a5ac/l/6139D01F-1403-4721-A5B0-5636555EEA87/c> 

Beacon Bank announces free support for visually impaired users at all branches <https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/294B9AB5-0A25-4990-9158-CD9871CE33E0/r/294B9AB5-0A25-4990-9158-CD9871CE33E0_a6697fcf-ce47-4670-ae57-819cc8b3a5ac/l/39858216-CB25-48EE-B1FA-99188E695ABA/c> 

 <https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/294B9AB5-0A25-4990-9158-CD9871CE33E0/r/294B9AB5-0A25-4990-9158-CD9871CE33E0_a6697fcf-ce47-4670-ae57-819cc8b3a5ac/l/6000A055-955A-4E92-94C3-7278748954AD/c> "The Country of the Blind: A Memoir at the End of Sight" Author Talk, June 25 | Brookline Village Library

Graduates of Carroll Center for the Blind find power and renewal | Fig City News <https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/294B9AB5-0A25-4990-9158-CD9871CE33E0/r/294B9AB5-0A25-4990-9158-CD9871CE33E0_a6697fcf-ce47-4670-ae57-819cc8b3a5ac/l/8E5ACE50-0971-4C97-BCAB-DB7546AA54B6/c> 

 <https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/294B9AB5-0A25-4990-9158-CD9871CE33E0/r/294B9AB5-0A25-4990-9158-CD9871CE33E0_a6697fcf-ce47-4670-ae57-819cc8b3a5ac/l/E79F9B74-5100-4DCC-BED3-6B3EDBE441E3/c> "Brailled It" Movie Screening, July 12 | Coolidge Theater

A legally blind mountain biker, Chris Smith, will attempt to become the first para-athlete to complete the 2,700-mile Tour Divide, one of the toughest self-supported races on the planet <https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/294B9AB5-0A25-4990-9158-CD9871CE33E0/r/294B9AB5-0A25-4990-9158-CD9871CE33E0_a6697fcf-ce47-4670-ae57-819cc8b3a5ac/l/06DC9491-42A5-40CF-8F81-657E36047595/c> 

The articles that appear in the Carroll Connector newsletter are chosen from a variety of sources to reflect media coverage of issues related to blindness and vision impairment. An article’s inclusion in the Carroll Connector newsletter does not imply that the Carroll Center for the Blind endorses, supports or verifies its contents or expressed opinions. Factual errors are the responsibility of the listed publication.

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If you or someone you know is challenged by vision loss, please call The Carroll Center for the Blind at (617) 969-6200 (ext. 215). For more information, please visit  <https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/294B9AB5-0A25-4990-9158-CD9871CE33E0/r/294B9AB5-0A25-4990-9158-CD9871CE33E0_a6697fcf-ce47-4670-ae57-819cc8b3a5ac/l/C22B4067-CC9E-492B-997B-5FA98081ADE7/c> our website.

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