Carroll Center for the Blind
Mission Statement
The Carroll Center is a private non-profit organization that provides training programs and services to persons who are visually impaired or legally blind. Founded in 1936, The Carroll Center gained international recognition in 1954 when it established the first campus-based rehabilitation program for newly blinded adults under the direction of its founder, Rev. Thomas J Carroll. This program quickly became a nationwide model of modern day rehabilitation. It created new possibilities for visually impaired and blind individuals, allowing them to realize their personal and vocational aspirations.
The Carroll Center serves the needs of blind and visually-impaired persons by providing rehabilitation, skills training, and educational opportunities to achieve independence, self-sufficiency, and self-fulfillment and by educating the public regarding the potential of persons who are blind and visually-impaired.
The Center is located in Newton, MA and welcomes clientele of all ages. Today, the Carroll Center offers a vast array of services for children, working-age adults and seniors. The staff is composed of dedicated, trained professionals specializing in vision impairments. Services are available both on and off campus. These include: Computer Training, Educational Services, Independent Living skills, Job preparation and Placement, Programs for Youth, Vision Rehabilitation, Independence Skills for Seniors, Orientation and Mobility, Outdoor Recreation.
Project Abstract
We propose to use donated computers to place in the homes of blind children and blind consumers who do not have the means to purchase them, but would have access to assistive technology through their school or agency for the blind.
We will provide them with technical support and training.
Target Population
Adults and children who are blind or visually impaired; We estimate about 5 persons a year pending the availability of computers.
Contact Information & Map
Carroll Center for the Blind
Attn: Roger A. Goguen
770 Centre St.
Newton, MA 02458
United StatesPhone: (617) 969-6200 x 214 Fax: (617) 969-6209 Email: roger.goguen@carroll.org [google-map-v3 width=”660″ height=”400″ zoom=”16″ maptype=”roadmap” mapalign=”center” directionhint=”false” language=”default” poweredby=”false” maptypecontrol=”true” pancontrol=”true” zoomcontrol=”true” scalecontrol=”true” streetviewcontrol=”true” scrollwheelcontrol=”false” draggable=”true” tiltfourtyfive=”false” enablegeolocationmarker=”false” enablemarkerclustering=”false” addmarkermashup=”false” addmarkermashupbubble=”false” addmarkerlist=”770 Centre St., Newton, MA, 02458{}1-default.png{}Carroll Center for the Blind” bubbleautopan=”true” distanceunits=”miles” showbike=”false” showtraffic=”false” showpanoramio=”false”]
Equipment Needed
PC Desktop System
PC Laptop System
Mac Desktop System
Mac Laptop System
Tablet or PDA
Digital Camera
Flatbed Scanner
