14th Annual Walk for Independence
Schedule
Sat May 30 2026 at 09:00 am to 12:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Mount Ida Campus of UMass Amherst, 100 Carlson Ave, Newton, MA | Newton Center, MA
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Join us this May for the Carroll Center’s annual Walk for Independence, a joyful morning celebrating independence, connection, and opportunity. Enjoy food, accessible activities, meaningful connections, and inspiring moments that highlight what’s possible when our community comes together.Our goal this year is to bring together 750 participants and raise $300,000 to support life-changing programs and services for people who are blind or visually impaired.💙
Event Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026 (rain or shine)
⏰ Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET
📍 Location: UMass Amherst Mount Ida Campus, Newton
💲 Cost: Free
We’re thrilled to announce that Sam Seavey, founder of The Blind Life, will serve as this year’s Event Emcee. Sam is a content creator, speaker, and accessibility advocate who shares his personal journey with vision loss while highlighting adaptive technology and tools for independent living. Through The Blind Life, Sam has educated and inspired millions around the world.✨
🔗 Learn more and register: carroll.org/walk
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Where is it happening?
Mount Ida Campus of UMass Amherst, 100 Carlson Ave, Newton, MA, Mount Ida Campus of Umass Amherst, 777 Dedham St, Newton Center, MA 02459, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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