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Announcing a New Professional Membership Program
The South East CT Community Center of the Blind is excited to introduce its Professional Membership Campaign. Businesses are invited to participate by joining for an annual membership fee of $250.As a Professional Member, you will receive:A plaque recognizing your...
A Colorful Visit to the Hartford Artisans Weaving Center
Members enjoyed a creatively inspiring morning at the Hartford Artisans Weaving Center, where a unique artisan program teaches weaving to people who are blind, visually impaired, or 55 and older. The level of craftsmanship was remarkable!With the help of over 40...
Voting Rights Clinic Empowers Individuals with Disabilities
On September 9, UCP of Eastern CT hosted a Voting Rights Clinic at the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT on Eugene O’Neill Drive. Representatives from Disability Rights Connecticut answered questions about voting rights, absentee ballots, and voter registration. The...
The Miracle Worker on Stage
“The Miracle Worker” is a timeless classic. Experience it brought to life on stage at the Niantic Bay Playhouse. This...
Lunch & Learn with The Blind Kitchen
Blind Chef Debra Erickson, Executive Chef and founder of the Blind Kitchen hosted an engaging and informative Zoom...
Lunch & Learn with The Blind Kitchen
Blind Chef Debra Erickson, Executive Chef and founder of the Blind Kitchen hosted an engaging and informative Zoom...
CT Tech Act Project Lunch & Learn
We had a fabulous turnout for the CT Tech Act Project Lunch & Learn at the Groton Senior Center! Program Manager...
Events
YOUTUBE VIDEOS
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Behind the scenes with Outdoor Adventure WeekendOur Outreach students took outdoor adventure to the next level! 🎯🍃 From #BeepBaseball and #Archery (in the dark!), to cooking together and conquering a corn maze at the farm, Outdoor Adventure Weekend fostered camaraderie, personal growth, and skill building in a fun and supportive environment. 💙 To help more children... Read more
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The Eyes Free Sports Podcast: Ep. 125 – Learning about OneCourt, a Startup Transforming Sports for Blind and Low Vision FansIn Episode 125 of the Eyes Free Sports podcast, we are joined by two representatives from OneCourt Technologies. These include Antyush Bollini, the COO and co-founder, as well as Bree Fraser, the program manager of business development. This startup company based in the Seattle, WA area has developed a device... Read more
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Seeking University accommodation for student with RPHello everyone, I hope you’re all doing well. I’m reaching out to see if anyone has information or experience with universities that lower entry requirements for students with disabilities, particularly retinitis pigmentosa. I scored 59 on the TOEFL iBT without any accommodations and reached out to TOEFL iBT admissions but... Read more
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Urban Xplorer Contest Winners Talk Back SeptemberThe big winners!!! @carrieonaccessibility @aaronupthegrove9567 @zakariyamufeed1299 @brentbussey301 Email sam@theblindlife.net with your shipping address, phone numbers if you're outside of the US, and what size you want. Thank you to the team at Awarewolf Grea! ► https://awarewolfgear.com/ Subscribe to The Blind Life ► https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBlindLife?sub_confirmation=1 Become a MEMBER of The Blind Life... Read more
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Discover Ambutech’s Full Range of Mobility Canes and Accessories! | Find Your Perfect Mobility CaneWelcome back to The Blind Life! In this video, we’re diving into the world of mobility canes with a comprehensive look at Ambutech’s extensive product lineup. Whether you’re a seasoned cane user, a family member, or someone working within the blind community, this video has something for you. Ambutech, the... Read more
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Saturday, October 19Date: October 19Location: Teleconference Details: All times listed are in Eastern. Saturday, October 19 9 am: ACB Presents The Daily Schedule Join your Community Morning Crew for the question of the day; reading of the daily schedule; and sharing time. 11 am: Saturday Morning Trivia Play Saturday morning trivia with Danette and your... Read more
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Friday, October 18Date: October 18Location: Teleconference Details: All times listed are in Eastern. Friday, October 18 9 am: ACB Presents The Daily Schedule Join your Community Morning Crew for the question of the day; reading of the daily schedule; and sharing time. 11 am: Alison's Community Cafe Celebrate the end of the week with Alison... Read more
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Thursday, October 17Date: October 17Location: Teleconference Details: All times listed are in Eastern. Thursday, October 17 9 am: ACB Presents The Daily Schedule Join your Community Morning Crew for the question of the day; reading of the daily schedule; and sharing time. (Listen on ACB Media 5.) 11 am: Let's Talk Together we will talk... Read more
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Going to the world’s most accessible and inclusive amusement park!!Support my GoFundMe for The Mira Foundation: https://gofund.me/5d8fc57f SHOP MY AMAZON FAVORITES: www.amazon.com/shop/mollyburke (You can find the stickers/vision boarding book in my Health & Wellness shop!) Join my exclusive Killer Bee Club at https://www.patreon.com/mollyburke Download my Audiobook "It's Not What It Looks Like" on Audible: https://audible.com/mollyburke Follow Me: Instagram: @mollyburkeofficial... Read more
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