When Sujan Dhakal started attending free weekend and summer programs at the Maryland School for the Blind (MSB) in elementary school, he had no idea he would want to pursue a career in technology. Everything clicked for him when he discovered the code language Quorum in his first technology based […]
Do you know your purpose? Did you know that people who have a specific purpose in life live longer, are more successful, and are happier? Like purpose driven people, organizations also thrive when they strive towards living out their purpose. Our purpose is to provide Blind and Low Vision students […]
Welcome Back to School MSB Students and Staff!! We are excited to begin our new school year on August 30 in person!! As we start the 2021-22 school year, we will remain in Tier 4 of our original Return to School Plan. Tier 4 includes on campus instruction for all […]
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Maria Ellis had a fantastic senior year. With her mom, Margie’s assistance at home, virtual learning was a successful learning experience. “Miss Staci Forrest (Marie’s teacher), was so creative and made the lessons fun and engaging for the students and their parents. In science class, the […]
Meet Karin Nord, Jennifer Keenan and Kelly Jarrett, the amazing and creative Assistive Technology (AT) Service at MSB! The trio has a combined 81 years of experience and has worked an average of 27 years at the school! The AT team has been referred to as the MacGyver’s of the […]
Congratulations to the 15 seniors from the MSB Class of 2021 who graduated on June 14, 2021! After another challenging school year of hybrid instruction due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the school was pleased to be able to hold an in-person ceremony this year. In order to maintain proper social […]
Last year we introduced you to MSB student, Faith Guilbault. Faith’s documentary “Faith’s World”, which was selected for the 23rd United Nations Association Film Festival, has been released nationwide on PBS and is scheduled to air on Maryland Public Television this Saturday, May 15th at 8pm. The documentary, features Faith at […]
Paul Wales is a typical American teenager who enjoys sports, trivia, television, and video games. He has his own YouTube Channel, where he explains how to use tech devices, so his friends have dubbed him “Mr. Technology.” He is also very interested in social justice issues, especially the Black Lives […]
During the month of March we celebrate Music In Our Schools Month. Music is universal; it touches everyone and brings joy into our lives. We know the value music brings to children, especially those with visual impairments and other disabilities. It inspires creativity and serves as an important outlet for […]
Need some #MondayMotivation? We found it in a 13 year old young man named Miles Bridges. Miles is a 7th grade student at Central Middle School in Anne Arundel County, MD. Miles had no connection to MSB prior to making a very generous donation. When asked why he chose The […]
