Posts by South East CT Community Center of the Blind, INC
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 volunteers, the looms are set up to create beautiful items like rugs, shawls,…
Read MoreVoting 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 Center of the Blind showcased devices designed to make voting more accessible for individuals who…
Read MoreThe Miracle Worker on Stage
“The Miracle Worker” is a timeless classic. Experience it brought to life on stage at the Niantic Bay Playhouse. This powerful drama depicts Helen Keller, a young girl who is blind and deaf, and the woman who helps her communicate with the world around her. The story is a moving and inspiring testament to the…
Read MoreLunch & Learn with The Blind Kitchen
Blind Chef Debra Erickson, Executive Chef and founder of the Blind Kitchen hosted an engaging and informative Zoom session on working safely and efficiently in the kitchen with knives, hot pans, ovens, and food preparation. She shared valuable tips, ideas, and products designed to make cooking easier for those with vision loss. The 15 members…
Read MoreCT 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 Muriel Aparo introduced devices available for those who are DeafBlind, as well as grants and discounted loans for them. Seventeen members, two ASL interpreters, and one participant via Zoom listened intently to our speaker.…
Read MoreAnnual Summer Picnic at Harkness
What a perfect day for a picnic! With a cool, comfortable breeze off the ocean, about 60 new and returning members attended this year’s event. Chef Lusk prepared an Italian macaroni salad, coleslaw with vinaigrette dressing and fantastic vegetarian baked beans. Hamburgers and hotdogs, grilled to perfection, were served by the chef and sous chef,…
Read MoreWebsite & Email Updates
Our non-profit organization recently transitioned our web domain from a .com to a .org to better reflect our mission and values. The .org domain is traditionally associated with non-profit organizations, charities, and other entities that serve the public interest, which aligns more closely with our commitment to making a positive impact in our community. By…
Read MoreLunch & Shop at Trader Joe’s
Friday, six members went for lunch and shopping at Trader Joe’s. Member Marlyn Searle and Wendy chauffeured everyone to the Warwick location. We spent about an hour shopping, each following our own list. With the help of a Trader Joe’s store associate, we managed to find some unique items such as Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter…
Read MoreLunch & Learn Emergency Preparedness
Kris Magnussen from Ledge Light Health District discussed emergency preparedness for individuals who are visually impaired or blind. She covered Emergency Support Functions (ESFs), highlighting how various groups, like Transportation, Communication, Firefighting, and Public Health, keep everyone informed before and after an emergency. Members were advised to inform their town emergency manager of any disabilities.…
Read MoreBaseball and BBQ
Twenty members enjoyed a BBQ picnic before cheering the Sea Unicorns to an exciting win on June 6. The Sea Unicorns, down 2-1 in the bottom of the 8th, got a runner on base, who stole second and reached third on a hit. With runners on 1st and 3rd, an infield out followed. The next…
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