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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB)

MCB: Serving People Who Are Legally Blind Since 1906

Link to Contact Us webpage
Contact Us 
Link to Certificate of Blindness & MCB Identification Card Request Form
Certificate of Blindness & ID Card Request Form 
Link to MBTA Blind Access CharlieCard webpage
MBTA Blind Access CharlieCard 
Link to Online Reporting for Eye Care Providers webpage
Online Reporting for Eye Care Providers 
Link to Community Calendar
Community Calendar 
Contact Information  Eligibility for Services & Registration Process  Benefits for Residents Who Are Legally Blind  MCB Regions  Career Opportunities at MCB  MCB Stakeholder Resource Guide 

Address

Main Office
600 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111
Directions 
Western Massachusetts Office
436 Dwight Street, Springfield, MA 01103
Directions 

Phone

General Information 617-727-5550
Toll Free 800-392-6450
Blindness Registry 617-626-7415
Videophone (VP) 857-366-4198
Ombudsperson 857-248-0137

Online

MCB Contact Information 
General Inquiries MCBinfo@mass.gov
Registration Inquiries BlindnessRegistry@mass.gov
Complaints MCB-Ombudsman@mass.gov

Fax

Main Fax 617-626-7512
Blindness Registry Fax 617-350-7959

For Eye Reports Only

Massachusetts Commission for the Blind logo

Donations accepted by mail only to Massachusetts Commission for the Blind, c/o Chief Financial Officer, 600 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111. 

Programs and Services

Navigating the world of blindness and vision loss can be overwhelming and often involves lifestyle changes and emotional adjustment. Each consumer's case is highly individualized. Consumers should work with their counselor to develop a plan specifically designed for them.

Link to Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) webpage
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) 
Link to Social Rehabilitation (SR) webpage
Social Rehabilitation (SR) 
Link to Rehabilitation Teaching webpage
Rehabilitation Teaching (Vision Rehabilitation Therapy) 
Link to DeafBlind Extended Supports (DBES) webpage
DeafBlind Extended Supports (DBES) 
Link to Children's Services webpage
Children's Services 

Programs and Services

Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)  Social Rehabilitation (SR)  DeafBlind Extended Supports (DBES)  Orientation & Mobility (O&M)  Assistive Technology (AT)  Children's Services  Employment Services  Older Independent Blind (OIB) Program  Rehabilitation Teaching (Vision Rehabilitation Therapy) 

Massachusetts Commission for the Blind History  Meet Commissioner John Oliveira  MCB Statutory Advisory Board  MCB Rehabilitation Council  Submit a Public Records Request  Access MCB Resource Library  Submit a Payment Voucher  Payment Voucher and Finance FAQs  Coordinated Pandemic-Related Transition Services  Language Access Plan  Nondiscrimination Statement 

News & Announcements

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