Lowell Association for the Blind

CONTACT:

174 Central St.
Lowell, MA 01852
978-454-5704
website

Elizabeth Cannon, Executive Director

DESCRIPTION:

Trips to the zoo, the movies, the mall, and the beach may be ordinary events for some -- but not for the blind and visually impaired. For over 75 years, the Lowell Association for the Blind has been the only agency north of Boston to provide these and other programs to the blind and visually impaired of the Greater Merrimack Valley. Founded in 1923, LAB provides a variety of services for youth, senior youth, and adults which include recreational, educational, and social activities. Programs like Beep Baseball, instruction in country western dancing and self-defense, and events like "Birding by Ear" (in conjunction with the Massachusetts Audubon Society) bring to the blind and visually impaired opportunities not often available to them. Radio readings of the daily papers, low vision and adaptive software like ZOOM text, JAWS and Duxbury and printing with a Braille embosser, talking watches and calculators -- along with the training to use them-all these make life easier, fuller and more enjoyable. LAB is always on the lookout for new programs to challenge clients of all ages. Bring your ideas, and your support, to LAB.

(2002: HUMAN SERVICES: Health and Aging: General)