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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><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'> The Carroll Center for the Blind <news@carroll.org> <br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, January 14, 2026 6:55 PM<br><b>To:</b> Frank Loza <floza58@bellsouth.net><br><b>Subject:</b> The Carroll Connector - January Edition<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div id=phLiveContent><div id=canvasDiv><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:#EFEFEF'><tr><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;padding:15.0pt 15.0pt 15.0pt 15.0pt'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=600 style='width:6.25in;background:white;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr><td width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:#221E72;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:#221E72;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td style='padding:7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt'><div><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img width=200 height=200 style='width:2.0833in;height:2.0833in' id="Carroll_x0020_Center_x0020_logo" src="cid:~WRD0002.jpg" alt="Image removed by sender. The Carroll Center for the Blind logo"></span><o:p></o:p></p></div></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></div></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr style='font-weight:inherit'><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;background:#221E72;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:#221E72;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt'><div><p align=center style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-align:center'><strong><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:white'>The Carroll Connector</span></strong><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#333333'><br></span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:white'>Bringing you the latest in rehabilitation training, education services, computer and assistive technology training, low vision, store news, research and more.</span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></div></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr style='font-weight:inherit'><td width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:#221E72;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:#221E72;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img width=600 height=600 style='width:6.25in;height:6.25in' id="summer_x0020_programs" src="cid:~WRD0002.jpg" alt="Image removed by sender. A collage of photos showing Carroll Center summer program students engaged in various activities, such as golfing, kayaking, smiling outdoors, typing on the computer."></span><o:p></o:p></p></div></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></div></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr style='font-weight:inherit'><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;background:#221E72;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:#221E72;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt'><div><p class=m3032398920306098172msonospacing align=center style='text-align:center'><strong><span style='font-size:19.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:white'>Registration for 2026 Summer Youth Programs is Open!</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:white'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></div></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr style='font-weight:inherit'><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing: 0px;border-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt'><div><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>Looking for a meaningful and memorable summer experience for your child or teen? The Carroll Center for the Blind offers six unique programs for students who are blind or visually impaired, ages 8 to 25. Each program is designed to build confidence, develop independence, and connect students with peers who share similar experiences.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>Join us for one of our <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>upcoming virtual info sessions </span></strong>to learn more:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=email-components style='color:#333333;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/4A5B71A6-7703-46DD-9D7E-226D05D81781/r/4A5B71A6-7703-46DD-9D7E-226D05D81781_aaaa43c6-2138-4122-b499-45961c86743b/l/7B9E9357-BA3B-4F1A-8992-8B9A4CE025F4/c"><span class=gmaildefault>Thursday, February 5 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. (EST)</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=email-components style='color:#333333;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/4A5B71A6-7703-46DD-9D7E-226D05D81781/r/4A5B71A6-7703-46DD-9D7E-226D05D81781_aaaa43c6-2138-4122-b499-45961c86743b/l/A5CF9C57-8494-4E43-8E5D-2B60A595741E/c"><span class=gmaildefault>Friday, February 6 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. (EST)</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'><a href="https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/4A5B71A6-7703-46DD-9D7E-226D05D81781/r/4A5B71A6-7703-46DD-9D7E-226D05D81781_aaaa43c6-2138-4122-b499-45961c86743b/l/280CB30F-88B1-4FE7-A137-EAA25D399ACD/c"><strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Learn More About our Summer Programs ></span></strong></a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></div></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr style='font-weight:inherit'><td width="50%" valign=top style='width:50.0%;background:#B3B3B3;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:#B3B3B3;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=300 height=300 style='width:3.125in;height:3.125in' id="braille_x0020_challenge" src="cid:~WRD0002.jpg" alt="Image removed by sender. 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He appears focused on his task, with one hand on the keys and the other near his chin."></span><o:p></o:p></p></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td><td width="50%" style='width:50.0%;background:#221E72;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:#221E72;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing: 0px;border-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)'><tr><td style='padding:7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt'><div><p align=center style='text-align:center'><strong><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:white'>Get Ready for the New England Regional Braille Challenge</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></div></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr style='font-weight:inherit'><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing: 0px;border-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt'><div><div><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Get ready for the New England Regional Braille Challenge on <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Saturday, February 28</span></strong> at the Carroll Center for the Blind in Newton, MA!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The Braille Challenge is a national competition for school-aged youth who read and write braille. Through a series of timed contests, participants practice reading comprehension, proofreading, spelling, tactile graphics, speed and accuracy\u2014all in a supportive and spirited environment. The top 50 students with the highest scores across North America will be invited to the annual Braille Challenge finals competition in Los Angeles!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Unable to make it to our in-person event?</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> You can compete in our Virtual Braille Challenge via Zoom on Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. EST.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p><strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/4A5B71A6-7703-46DD-9D7E-226D05D81781/r/4A5B71A6-7703-46DD-9D7E-226D05D81781_aaaa43c6-2138-4122-b499-45961c86743b/l/DF054CDF-7C64-458E-98BD-62155C71B1DC/c">Learn More About the Braille Challenge ></a></span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></div></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr style='font-weight:inherit'><td width="50%" style='width:50.0%;background:#221E72;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:#221E72;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td style='padding:20.25pt 20.25pt 20.25pt 20.25pt'><div><p align=center style='text-align:center'><strong><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:white'>Job Market Prep: Search and Soft Skills</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></td></tr></table></td><td width="50%" valign=top style='width:50.0%;background:#B3B3B3;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:#B3B3B3;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing: 0px;border-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=300 height=300 style='width:3.125in;height:3.125in' id="Client_x0020_at_x0020_Computer" src="cid:~WRD0002.jpg" alt="Image removed by sender. 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It's a <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>4-week training</span></strong> designed for individuals who are actively seeking part-time or full-time employment and want to build the skills, confidence, and strategies to<strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> thrive in today\u2019s competitive job market</span></strong>. Tailored for individuals who are already proficient with technology, this program helps participants refine their job search and networking skills, build compelling professional materials, and prepare for interviews with confidence.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>With a powerful combination of <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>personalized career counseling</span></strong> and <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>ongoing job search support</span></strong>, you\u2019ll gain the tools you need to achieve your employment goals\u2014and maintain long-term workplace success. If you\u2019re ready to take the next step toward meaningful employment and greater independence, this program is designed to help you succeed!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/4A5B71A6-7703-46DD-9D7E-226D05D81781/r/4A5B71A6-7703-46DD-9D7E-226D05D81781_aaaa43c6-2138-4122-b499-45961c86743b/l/A0B43AA5-8DC7-4EF3-9015-79E576172B22/c">Learn More About our Job Market Prep Program ></a></span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></div></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr style='font-weight:inherit'><td width="50%" style='width:50.0%;background:#B3B3B3;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:#B3B3B3;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=300 height=300 style='width:3.125in;height:3.125in' id="Boston_x0020_Marathon" src="cid:~WRD0002.jpg" alt="Image removed by sender. A graphic featuring a photo of The Carroll Center\u2019s runner, with the Boston Marathon and Carroll Center for the Blind logos on a blue background."></span><o:p></o:p></p></div></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></td><td width="50%" style='width:50.0%;background:#221E72;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:#221E72;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing: 0px;border-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)'><tr><td style='padding:15.0pt 15.0pt 15.0pt 15.0pt'><div><p class=m3032398920306098172msonospacing align=center style='text-align:center'><strong><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:white'>Support Our Boston Marathon Runner!</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></div></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr style='font-weight:inherit'><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing: 0px;border-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt'><div><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>Join us in supporting Michael George, a physician at Boston Children\u2019s Hospital, who will be running the <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>130th Boston Marathon</span></strong> on behalf of The Carroll Center for the Blind. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>After his daughter, Sasha, was diagnosed with Stargardt\u2019s Disease and became legally blind, their family turned to the Carroll Center for guidance, connection, and support during a deeply uncertain time. Inspired by that experience, Michael is running to<strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> raise awareness about Stargardt\u2019s Disease</span></strong> and the importance of early diagnosis, while also supporting the Carroll Center\u2019s mission to provide critical <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>resources, training, and community</span></strong> for individuals who are blind or visually impaired and their families.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>Through this year\u2019s Boston Marathon, Michael aims to raise <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>$20,000 </span></strong>to help ensure families facing vision loss have access to the education, support, and services they need to move forward with confidence.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'><a href="https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/4A5B71A6-7703-46DD-9D7E-226D05D81781/r/4A5B71A6-7703-46DD-9D7E-226D05D81781_aaaa43c6-2138-4122-b499-45961c86743b/l/41A439D6-E3E6-42D9-92E0-CF84CF276F53/c"><strong id=docs-internal-guid-d1f24af3-7fff-25fd-a421-0f2f570d810b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Show Your Support for Michael ></span></strong></a></span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></div></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr style='font-weight:inherit'><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;background:#221E72;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:#221E72;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt'><div><p align=center style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-align:center'><em><b><span style='font-size:27.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:white'>Upcoming Events</span></b></em><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:white'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></div></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr style='font-weight:inherit'><td width="50%" valign=top style='width:50.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing: 0px;border-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt'><div><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/4A5B71A6-7703-46DD-9D7E-226D05D81781/r/4A5B71A6-7703-46DD-9D7E-226D05D81781_aaaa43c6-2138-4122-b499-45961c86743b/l/8E4F7D1D-23E9-43A2-BE90-79611BB708E4/c"><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Carroll Tech Talk</span></strong></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Friday, January 23, 2026<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. ET <o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Zoom<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></td></tr></table></td><td width="50%" valign=top style='width:50.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing: 0px;border-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt'><div><p align=center style='text-align:center'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/4A5B71A6-7703-46DD-9D7E-226D05D81781/r/4A5B71A6-7703-46DD-9D7E-226D05D81781_aaaa43c6-2138-4122-b499-45961c86743b/l/24E76A5D-6E9B-464F-9DD0-52709E99CEC4/c">Lunch and Learn: CPACC</a></span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Wednesday, January 28, 2026<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>12:00 - 1:00 p.m. ET<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Zoom<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></div></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr style='font-weight:inherit'><td width="50%" valign=top style='width:50.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing: 0px;border-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt'><div><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/4A5B71A6-7703-46DD-9D7E-226D05D81781/r/4A5B71A6-7703-46DD-9D7E-226D05D81781_aaaa43c6-2138-4122-b499-45961c86743b/l/FFACF695-5705-4DDB-9F0D-8F4D0556F74C/c"><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Carroll Families Dining with Your Senses</span></strong></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Saturday, January 31, 2026<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>9:00 - 11:30 a.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Carroll Center, Newton, MA<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></td></tr></table></td><td width="50%" valign=top style='width:50.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing: 0px;border-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt'><div><p align=center style='text-align:center'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/4A5B71A6-7703-46DD-9D7E-226D05D81781/r/4A5B71A6-7703-46DD-9D7E-226D05D81781_aaaa43c6-2138-4122-b499-45961c86743b/l/80CC3B61-EA32-4B18-92F8-1BB88C7C17A7/c">Carroll Alumni DREAM Movie Screening</a></span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Saturday, January 31, 2026<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>12:30 - 4:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Carroll Center, Newton, MA<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></div></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr style='font-weight:inherit'><td width="50%" valign=top style='width:50.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing: 0px;border-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt'><div><p align=center style='text-align:center'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/4A5B71A6-7703-46DD-9D7E-226D05D81781/r/4A5B71A6-7703-46DD-9D7E-226D05D81781_aaaa43c6-2138-4122-b499-45961c86743b/l/BD8BE4AA-EDB7-4A54-A30D-7ACA75465ECF/c">Carroll Families Conversations & Connections: Summer Planning (Option 1)</a></span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Thursday, February 5, 2026<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>7:30 - 8:30 p.m. ET<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Zoom<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></td></tr></table></td><td width="50%" valign=top style='width:50.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing: 0px;border-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt'><div><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/4A5B71A6-7703-46DD-9D7E-226D05D81781/r/4A5B71A6-7703-46DD-9D7E-226D05D81781_aaaa43c6-2138-4122-b499-45961c86743b/l/C3D058F1-5B87-489C-B6C1-A7A8E37EC00E/c"><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Carroll Families Conversations & Connections: Summer Planning (Option 2)</span></strong></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Friday, February 6, 2026<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>12:00 - 1:00 p.m. ET<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Zoom<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></div></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr style='font-weight:inherit'><td width="50%" valign=top style='width:50.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing: 0px;border-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt'><div><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/4A5B71A6-7703-46DD-9D7E-226D05D81781/r/4A5B71A6-7703-46DD-9D7E-226D05D81781_aaaa43c6-2138-4122-b499-45961c86743b/l/8E5E421E-2401-4544-A386-D48DE5B30FF3/c"><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Information Day</span></strong></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Tuesday, February 17, 2026<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Carroll Center, Newton, MA<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></td></tr></table></td><td width="50%" valign=top style='width:50.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing: 0px;border-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt'><div><p align=center style='text-align:center'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/4A5B71A6-7703-46DD-9D7E-226D05D81781/r/4A5B71A6-7703-46DD-9D7E-226D05D81781_aaaa43c6-2138-4122-b499-45961c86743b/l/085755DA-69CC-4A0B-AAE4-F32550A0CE6F/c">Lunch and Learn: Expanded Core Curriculum and Career Readiness</a></span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Wednesday, February 25, 2026<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>12:00 - 1:00 p.m. ET<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Zoom<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></div></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr style='font-weight:inherit'><td width="50%" valign=top style='width:50.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing: 0px;border-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt'><div><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/4A5B71A6-7703-46DD-9D7E-226D05D81781/r/4A5B71A6-7703-46DD-9D7E-226D05D81781_aaaa43c6-2138-4122-b499-45961c86743b/l/5FE030F1-0558-4F0A-AAFC-B09B3ADFEBE5/c"><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Braille Challenge</span></strong></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Saturday, February 28, 2026<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Carroll Center, Newton, MA<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></td></tr></table></td><td width="50%" valign=top style='width:50.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing: 0px;border-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt'><div><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/4A5B71A6-7703-46DD-9D7E-226D05D81781/r/4A5B71A6-7703-46DD-9D7E-226D05D81781_aaaa43c6-2138-4122-b499-45961c86743b/l/D54BBED2-5E75-40D5-B2FC-3AA537BFB1E8/c"><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Walk for Independence</span></strong></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Saturday, May 30, 2026<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>9:00 a.m. - 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