14th Annual Walk for Independence!

Sat May 30 2026 at 09:00 am to 12:00 pm UTC-05:00

Mount Ida Campus of UMass Amherst | Newton

The Carroll Center for the Blind
Publisher/HostThe Carroll Center for the Blind
14th Annual Walk for Independence!
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Join Us for the 14th Annual Walk for Independence!


The 14th Annual Walk for Independence is happening Saturday, May 30, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Mount Ida Campus of UMass Amherst (100 Carlson Avenue, Newton, MA)!

This free event invites you to walk to raise funds for vision loss and celebrate our community coming together to improve the lives of people with vision loss. Attendees will complete a 1, 2, or 3-mile walk around the Mount Ida campus, followed by activities for all ages!


Event Timeline:

  • Registration: 9:00 a.m.
  • Walk Kick-Off: 10:00 a.m.
  • Post-Walk BBQ & Activities: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.


Event Highlights:

  • Free BBQ & Popcorn
  • Accessible Activities
  • Assistive Technology Demonstrations
  • Event Emcee: Sam Seavey, founder of The Blind Life
  • And more!


Learn More & Register Today: carroll.org/walk


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Event Venue

Mount Ida Campus of UMass Amherst, 100 Carlson Ave, Newton, United States

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