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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) – Vocational Rehabilitation Self-Employment & Business Enterprise

Separate Massachusetts VR agency for individuals with blindness or legal blindness; MCB provides VR services including self-employment support, Business Enterprise Program (vending facilities on public property under Randolph-Sheppard), assistive technology, and adaptive skills training; General Information line: (617) 727-5550 / (800) 392-6450.

About this program

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Eligibility

Massachusetts residents with legal blindness or significant vision loss who have a substantial impediment to employment and require VR services; self-employment is a recognized employment outcome.

Requirements

  • Massachusetts resident with legal blindness or significant vision loss
  • Substantial impediment to employment due to blindness
  • Apply for MCB VR services through mass.gov/mcb