The 2026 BSCB Spring Convention will take place on Sunday, May 16 in a hybrid fashion, with in-person attendance taking place at the Burlington Marriott and remote attendance via Zoom. More info is to come, so be sure to subscribe to our Announce List at bscb-announce+subscribe@acblists.org to stay up to date.
The next meeting of Blind and Visually Impaired User Group (VIBUG) will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 1:00pm via Zoom. Further information and how to join is listed at https://vibug.org/.
The next Perkins Library Without Walls will meet in May of 2026. To RSVP or listen to the upcoming LWW schedule, call the voice mailbox system at (617) 972-7852.
There will be no Third Thursday with the BSCB in May due to our Spring Conference and Convention. Please be sure to subscribe to our Announce List at bscb-announce+subscribe@acblists.org to stay up to date.
Below are landing page links for the MCB Rehabilitation Council (RC), and the MCB Statutory Advisory Board (SAB). You may want to bookmark them and check them often for time-sensitive entries. They contain details of upcoming events and meetings, recordings of recent meetings, and other relevant information.
RC landing page: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/mcb-rehabilitation-council
SAB landing page: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/mcb-statutory-advisory-board
Red Sox Information
The following information was provided to assist baseball fans at Fenway Park.
“For any questions regarding accessibility at Fenway Park, please contact the Accessible Services team. They can provide more information about the services we offer, including the Exceptional Fan Program, as well as assist with purchasing accessible seating.
Business Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Phone: 617-226-6197
Email: accessibleservices@redsox.com
In-Game Availability:
- Live Chat
- In Person at any Fan Information Booth”
“The Exceptional Fan Program was designed to enhance the fan experience for individuals with disabilities and accessibility needs. This optional program is free of charge and available to pre-book through the Accessible Services Team or in-game at the Gate D Fan Services Booth.”
“Assisted Listening Devices are available to fans who may have hearing or visual impairments. The ALDs can be picked up prior to and during the game at all Fan Information booths located at Gates B, D, and E. Should fans encounter any issues with the devices, they are encouraged to utilize the Live Chat function of the MLB Ballpark app to report any problems or receive assistance.
Fans can also listen on their own smart phones by connecting to the Fenway Park Wi-Fi and downloading the Listen EVERYWHERE app. The IP address is 172.22.150.150. Once the IP is set, the app will default to the Listen EVERYWHERE screen and two services should be listed (Public Address and WEEI). Select which service you would like to listen to.”
Finally, the rules for Service Animals have been relaxed. They still have to enter through Gate D, but they can exit and re-enter any gate to relieve themselves.
Salsa ASL by the Shell
You are cordially invited to Salsa ASL by the Shell, hosted by Think Outside the Vox, Silent Rhythms and Esplanade Association. Led by DeafBlind Dance Instructor Kerry Thompson, this immersive event centers Disability Joy, bringing together disabled and non-disabled dancers, Deaf, Blind, DeafBlind, and wheelchair users on a radically inclusive dance floor. Join us on Saturday, May 2nd at 1:00 pm at the Hatch Grove on the Charles River Esplanade.
With a DJ, Audio Description, ASL and ProTactile interpreters, sighted guides, adaptive dance captains, and rest spaces, access is built into every beat. Rooted in Silent Rhythms’ mission to empower disabled artists and VOX’s commitment to building Disability Justice & Joy, this is more than just an outdoor dance class. It is accessibility embodied and joy revolution through music and dance!
Join us. All levels welcome to dance, laugh, and experience community activism without barriers.
This event is FREE, open to the public, and funded by a Neighborhood Activation Grant by the Mayor’s Office of Arts & Culture. Vox is proud to be recognized as a Model Equity Organization in 2025. Registration in advance is preferred.