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Guide Dogs are an important way for folks with visual disabilities to get around safely and independently. Here's a cute video about Quark, a dog who helps Dr. Amit Patel of London get around

Guide Dog Refuses to Let Blind Handler Cross the Street Due to Blocked Crosswalk Doctor Amit Patel shared remarkable footage of his intelligent guide dog, who did not allow him to cross a street due to a blocked crosswalk.

June 13th at Boston College is Blind Sports Day! Register here to participate in some great activities such as Beep Ball, running with a sighted guide, rowing and more!

Blind Sports Day 2026 Please click the link to complete this form.

Join us for our Monthly Movie Matinee on Wednesday, May 20, 2pm. FREE SNACKS! Held in the Banx Room at Worcester Public Library.

Curious about the various assistive technology available to those unable to read print materials due to a visual, physical, or reading disability? Our friends from Easterseals Massachusetts will present and demonstrate the various offerings right here at Worcester Public Library on THURSDAY, MAY 14, AT 10AM in the Banx Room.
Free and open to all; no registration is required. Don't miss this opportunity to test drive these great offerings!

We always love having our Poet Laureates come by, and once again, The City of Worcester is represented by some truly talented artists. Call 508-552-3456 to enjoy their works!

Did you know the Worcester Public Library and the Worcester Talking Book Library have a “Dial-A-Story” program? This recorded service offers stories, poems, and more by phone. The Worcester Poet Laureate and Worcester Youth Poet Laureate recently recorded a special feature for the program. Be sure to call in by dialing 508-552-3456 and listen to their poems! 📞

Happy Wednesday, everyone! Just a reminder that we have a wonderful birding event coming up this Saturday at 1:00 in the Saxe Room at Worcester Public Library! We hope you can join us!

Congress is considering a bill which would amend the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This is a "notice and cure" bill which takes away a disabled person's right to sue a business for noncompliance with the ADA, unless that person first provides detailed written notice of the ADA violation, waits 60 days for the business to provide a written description of how they plan to address, or cure, the violation, and then waits another 60 days for substantial progress to be made in addressing that violation. That means there could be at least 120 days before a business makes itself accessible, or a person with a disability gains the right to sue for noncompliance. The ACCESS Act would weaken the enforcement of the ADA, and businesses would not have incentive to make their buildings and websites accessible until they receive notice.

To encourage your Congressmember to oppose the ACCESS Act, you can access the Speak4 campaign here:

Urge Congress to Oppose the ACCESS Act of 2026 Congress is considering a “notice and cure” bill that would amend the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This bill, H.R....

It's a beautiful day for a book sale! The Friends of the Worcester Public Library are having a huge book sale here at 3 Salem Square, Lots and lots of Large print books among other things. Proceeds go to providing high quality programming at the library. Yours truly just spent thirteen dollars on two GIANT bags. Come by today or tomorrow from 10am-4pm-and stop in to TBL to say hi while you are here!

Just found out about a great event in Boston for the DeafBlind Community and their friends-Salsa Lessons! This event is free and we've included a link with information

Salsa ASL by the Shell – Salsa Social in near Hatch Memorial Shell (May 2) | Danzly Dance event in Hatch Grove, near Hatch Memorial Shell, Charles River Esplanade on 2 May 2026

April is National Poetry Month, and we are celebrating with two great programs:

Poetry Open Mic Night
Tuesday, April 21, 6:30 - 8:00
Saxe Room @ Worcester Public Library
Join Irena Kaci from the Worcester County Poetry Association for a night of poetry and good company. Recite your own work or that of a favorite poet. Or just relax and listen. All are welcome. No registration required.

Coffee and... with Robert Frost
A Unique, Interactive Performance by Stephen Collins
Wednesday, April 29, 10:00 - 11:30
Worcester Senior Center
Learn about the life of this complex and often misunderstood poet, then join a discussion of Frost’s poems “A Tuft of Flowers”, “Mending Wall”, “Birches”, “After Apple Picking”, “Acquainted with the Night”, and “Desert Places.” The performance will end with a dramatic reading of “The Death of the Hired Man.”
Co-hosted by Worcester Talking Book Library and Worcester Senior Center.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: 508-799-1232 to attend. If you wish to stay for lunch, please call 508-799-8070 to register.
Worcester Senior Center is located at 128 Providence Street