Support, educate, and nurture the blind and visually impaired residents of the Greater Merrimack Valley by helping them enrich their lives and gain independence
Lowell, MA
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We here at LAB recently celebrated the volunteers that make what we do possible. We thank them for all they do and will continue to do.
LAB also extends its thanks to our board member Bruce Macaulay for hosting an amazing afternoon of high tea and relaxation. We extended our thanks to him and the entire board for all they do for LAB.
Thank you to Stella Moon Photography for the beautiful pictures.
If you are interested in volunteering at LAB, please contact us at our email ([email protected]), Facebook (Lowell Association for the Blind – LAB), LinkedIn (Lowell Association for the Blind), Instagram (@lowellblind), or Twitter (@LowellBlind).
Today, we here at Lowell Association for the Blind - LAB welcome a new member! Jonathan is an English major at UMass Lowell and will be interning here. He said this when asked to introduce himself to our community:
"I'm excited to learn more about all the people here and the administrative side of LAB.
I grew up in Northborough, Massachusetts. In my free time, I love to read, listen to music, and play soccer."
Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or suggestions. This can be done through our website, lowellassociationfortheblind… , here on Facebook, on Linkedin, at Lowell Association for the Blind, Instagram, lowellblind, or Twitter, @Lowellblind."
LAB is proud to annouce we have received a Cummings Grant for 2023! The grant which will assist with general operating is for $25,000 per year for three years! Thank you Cummings Foundation for your generous support. #CummingsGrant
Lowell Association for the Blind
will celebrate its
100th Anniversary
on Friday, June 16, 2023
honoring
Deborah Finch and Bethanne Welch with the Margaret Richardson Founder’s Award. FROM DARKNESS INTO LIGHT 100 YEARS OF LAB: THE CENTENNIAL GALA will be held at Lenzi’s.
MCB's Virtual Town Hall: Wednesday, April 27th from 12:00 to 1:30 PM youtu.be/RN1arl4h7FE via @YouTube
Lowell Association for the Blind was among a select group of grantees that the Theodore Edson Parker Foundation supported in 2021. parkerfoundationlowell.org/2… #TEParkerGrants
Thank you for supporting us this #GivingTuesday! Thankfully, the giving doesn't have to stop here! We welcome any and all forms of support, whether monetary or otherwise. Learn how you can continue to support us at our website: lowellassociationfortheblind…
This Thanksgiving, our Youth Program also hosted a party! Please consider donating at our website this #GivingTuesday and help us reach $1000 so that we can continue supporting our youth and giving them the experience of a lifetime during these unusual times.
ALT A young girl eating a homemade pumpkin pie
This October, LAB’s Youth Program hosted a virtual Halloween party! Please consider donating at our website this #GivingTuesday and help us reach $1000 so that we can continue supporting our youth and giving them the experience of a lifetime our youth during these unusual times.
ALT On the left, a picture of pumpkin and fall decorations next to Halloween-themed goody bags and gifts wrapped in Halloween-themed wrapping paper; on the right, images of youth attendees wearing masks and showing off their treats. Image reads “Lowell Association for the Blind.”
LAB was proud to host our first ever VIRTUAL Dining in the Dark event this past September, at which Dot Donovan graciously shared her music with all of us. Have a listen, and consider donating at our website this #GivingTuesday to help us reach $1000! youtu.be/cpW_ZOPnLQ0?t=1667
Our Radio Reading Service is one of the many ways we continue to support the blind community at a distance. Check out this interview to learn more about how you can volunteer, and consider donating at our website this #GivingTuesday to help us reach $1000!
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Even after Thanksgiving has passed, the giving doesn't have to stop! Help us reach our goal of $1000 on Tuesday, December 1st so that we can continue supporting the blind community both in person and virtually during these trying times: lowellassociationfortheblind…
#GivingTuesday
ALT Blue and red graphic that reads: “Unleash Generosity: Every year, on GivingTuesday, we mobilize millions of people across the globe to show up, give back, and change their communities. The goal is to create a massive wave of generosity that lasts well beyond that day, and touches every person on the planet.”
Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) refers to a range of eye diseases that affect the retina. It is rare and affects approximately 1 in 4000 people worldwide. People with RP might struggle with night or peripheral vision. Learn more at NEI: nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-…
#blindnessawarenessmonth
ALT Up-close image of blue eye that reads, "RETINITIS PIGMENTOSA: 1. Refers to a range of eye diseases affecting the retina; 2. Rare: estimated to affected only 1 in 4000 people in U.S. and worldwide; 3. Individuals with RP might struggle with night and peripheral vision; Learn more: nei.nih.gov"
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