Massachusetts Association of Blind Students

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Contact Information

National Federation of the Blind
Contact: Amy Ruell, President
Email Address: aruell@comcast.net
Phone: 617-453-8400

321 Harvard Street Unit 306 Cambridge , MA 02139
Area Served: Greater Boston

Map Location Massachusetts Association of Blind Students

Narrative

High School and college students are involved. Quarterly meetings provide forum for mutual support and informs people on financial aid opportunities, affirmative action programs, how to get access to readers and reading machines, etc. State & national scholarship program. 

We have an active and growing student division. We meet for social gatherings several times a year, advocate for important legislation that benefits students, and help inform students about the opportunities available through NFB at the local and national level.

Service Types

  • Financial Assistance
  • Self-Advocacy
  • Socialization Activities

Program Type

  • Advocacy
  • Education
  • Support Groups

Populations Served

  • Blind
  • Visual Impairment

Ages Served

  • 14 - 18
  • 19 - 22

Additional Information

  • Fees: Personal Funds