Join us as we meet and speak with Ally Bull, Director of Orientation and Mobility (O&M), about the services offered by Mass Commission for the Blind which assist people who are blind or vision impaired become both safer and more independent. Besides learning a bit about Ally and her team, some of the topics include:

- How are MCB consumers assigned guide dogs and what basics are mandated before one can be considered?

- The White Cane - different types of people require different types of canes - learn some of the distinctions.

- Protecting the upper body - technology and the laws which help reduce head and torso strikes.

Next month's guest is Alexander Pooler, who will provide updates and insights about the quickly evolving world of Assistive Technology. Learn about "Alexa" and the smart speaker's ability to positively impact your daily routines, along with emerging technologies that can make the world safer for people who are vision impaired.

The "MCB Community Update" is produced by the Audible Local Ledger, a non profit, volunteer reading service for people who are blind or print impaired based in Mashpee, Massachusetts. Part of MAIN (Massachusetts Audio Information Service), you can contact us at 508-539-2030 or info@audiblelocalledger.org to donate, volunteer, or receive a way to listen if you are print disabled.