Commissioner Oliveira - July 25th, 2025

Lesli Baker Jordan - Director of DeafBlind Extended Supports

This month we speak with Lesli Baker Jordan, who is the Director of MCB DBES or DeafBlind Extended Supports. We discuss the unique needs that this group supports through collaboration with other agencies, consultation with team advocates and Assistive Technology.

Commissioner Oliveira's Quarterly Update

This month we speak with Commissioner Oliveira, who gives an update on White Cane Day, the Reverse Job Fair, Internships, College Prep and the Government Shutdown.

Pre ETS Supervisor at MCB Mayanne Macdonald-Briggs

This reading is intended solely for People who are Blind and/or Print-Disabled. The Audible Local Ledger, a non-profit organization that is part of the Massachusetts Audio Information Network, reads local news and information to several hundred blind and print disabled listeners on the Cape, Islands and South Coast of Massachusetts. Along with our Sero iPhone app, smart speakers, specially tuned SCA receivers and cable streams, our podcasts are yet another channel we employ to bring our blind listeners their community and regional news 24/7/365. More info is available at:  www.audiblelocalledger.org [http://www.audiblelocalledger.org] or by calling 508-539-2030.

Carol Cullins, MCB Employment Service Supervisor

Find out how MCB can bring employers and blind job seekers together!

Commissioner Oliveira - July 25th, 2025

In this month's MCBCU, Commissioner Oliveira discusses the MCB office move, the budget, meetings with various agencies to gather trends and insights, and the intern program.