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MIT Study

July 6, 2010

MIT is conducting a study of brain function in visually impaired children. Here is their announcement:

We are neuroscientists in the MIT Department of Brain and Cognitive
Sciences. We are interested in how early experiences affect how the
brain develops. Sighted children use some parts of their brain to see;
do these brain regions learn new functions in children [...]

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Beep Baseball Game

May 20, 2010

Our Space Our Place, Inc, invites families with blind and visually impaired youth ages 6-18 to spend the morning of Saturday, June 12 playing Beep Baseball!
Beep baseball is a form of baseball adapted for the visually impaired.
The game is played with standard softball bats, a ball which emits an audible beep tone, and two bases [...]

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Join MAPVI at the Vision 5K

May 13, 2010

MAPVI is forming a team to run and walk together on June 20th at the Vision 5K!
This is a really exciting race that is for blind and visually impaired elite runners from around the world, alongside weekend runners and walkers. This event raises money for four charities right here in Massachusetts who touch the lives [...]

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3rd Annual Expo of Summer Camps & Recreation Programs for Children with Special Needs

February 28, 2010

The Framingham Special Ed Parent Advisory Council (F-SEPAC) proudly presents the 3rd Annual Expo of Summer Camps & Recreation Programs for Children with Special Needs.
Want to make the best choice for summer camp or a recreational activity for your special child? Then come to F-SEPAC’s 3rd Annual Summer Camp and Recreation Expo for Children with [...]

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MAPVI is Going Green

January 5, 2010

MAPVI is moving away from mailing out our event fliers via USPS to an all-email list.
As of February 1, 2010 we will no longer be mailing out event fliers.
If you would like to continue receiving our event flier via email please join our email list.
Also, all fliers and announcements will be available on this website.
If [...]

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