The Maryland School for the Blind

The Maryland School for the Blind Since 1853, The Maryland School for the Blind has educated students who are blind and low-vision.

Have a safe and fun Halloween.
10/31/2025

Have a safe and fun Halloween.

10/31/2025

Happy Diwali: The Festival of Lights

Breaking Ground for the Future!Last week, we officially broke ground on our newest campus addition — a state-of-the-art ...
10/31/2025

Breaking Ground for the Future!

Last week, we officially broke ground on our newest campus addition — a state-of-the-art pool and athletics complex at The Maryland School for the Blind!

We were honored to welcome Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausemier as our keynote speaker for this exciting milestone. Thank you to all who joined us to celebrate this next step in expanding opportunities for our students and community!

⏳ Last call for October vehicle donations!Your unused car can become classroom tools, sports equipment, or a mobility ca...
10/22/2025

⏳ Last call for October vehicle donations!

Your unused car can become classroom tools, sports equipment, or a mobility cane for a student who needs it.

Donate now and make the end of this month count → Link in comments!

10/21/2025

🚒 Fire safety came to life at MSB’s Early Learning Center!
Our youngest learners met the Baltimore City Fire Department, explored a real fire truck, and discovered how firefighters keep us safe through every sense. 🦯

[Video description: A Baltimore City Fire Department fire truck is parked outside The Maryland School for the Blind’s Early Learning Center. Early learners, ages 3–6, venture outdoors to meet the firefighters and ask questions. Some students try on fire safety helmets. They explore the truck up close — feeling the textures, discovering hidden compartments, and, one by one, sitting inside on both ends of the vehicle. It’s a new and exciting experience for our little learners, reaching new heights and learning through every sense.]

A big THANK YOU to our local partners and community members helping spread the word! 💛🖤Whether you hung a flyer or share...
10/15/2025

A big THANK YOU to our local partners and community members helping spread the word! 💛🖤

Whether you hung a flyer or shared a post—you’re helping us drive change.

Want to join in? Get involved → https://marylandschoolfortheblind.careasy.org/home

10/14/2025

🦯 October 15th is White Cane Safety Day, here at MSB we want to acknowledge the role Dr. Hoover had in developing the modern and popular technique for White Cane travel.

October 15 is White Cane Safety Day 🦯For someone who is blind or has low vision, the decision to use a white cane is dee...
10/14/2025

October 15 is White Cane Safety Day 🦯

For someone who is blind or has low vision, the decision to use a white cane is deeply personal. It is not about ability or limitation. It is about confidence, safety, and freedom of movement. 👨🏻‍🦯

When Orientation & Mobility (O&M) specialists explore whether a cane might be the right fit, they often start with questions like:

1. Do you notice uncertainty when walking over curbs or uneven ground?
2. Do you often rely on others for guidance in new places?
3. Are you more confident traveling in familiar or well-lit areas?
4. How do you detect stairs, drop-offs, or obstacles around you?
5. What tools help you feel safest and most independent when moving?

There is no single answer and no single path to independence. A white cane is just one of many tools that can expand confidence, awareness, and autonomy. 👩🏾‍🦯

If you are curious about learning or trying one, talk with a Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist (COMS).

Students and families can also connect with The Maryland School for the Blind’s O&M team or their local state blindness and low vision services to explore options.

Independence starts with information.

⚾ Step Up to the Plate and Experience Beep Baseball at MSB this Saturday! (& next)Join League of Dreams and the Maryland...
10/10/2025

⚾ Step Up to the Plate and Experience Beep Baseball at MSB this Saturday! (& next)

Join League of Dreams and the Maryland School for the Blind for two exciting adaptive baseball and softball clinics designed for all abilities! These open community sessions invite players of every skill level to discover the fun of beep baseball — an accessible version of the game that lets everyone get in on the action.

📅 Dates: Saturday, October 11th & 18th
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Knefely Gymnasium, Maryland School for the Blind
3501 Taylor Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21286

Come learn new sports skills, meet new friends, and play adaptive games in a welcoming, inclusive environment. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just curious to try something new, this clinic is all about teamwork, fun, and accessibility.

No registration needed — just show up and join in!

For more information, contact:
📧 Chris Wellman: [email protected]
📧 Frank Kolarek: [email protected]

🌍 World Sight DayToday we join the global community in recognizing World Sight Day, a reminder that eye health matters f...
10/09/2025

🌍 World Sight Day

Today we join the global community in recognizing World Sight Day, a reminder that eye health matters for everyone.

More than 2 billion people around the world experience changes in their sight, and nearly half of those cases could be prevented with proper care. Regular eye exams and early detection make all the difference.

At the Maryland School for the Blind, we know sight is only part of the story. Everyone deserves the chance to see beyond barriers and reach their full potential.

👁️ Love Your Eyes. Schedule a checkup, learn about eye health, and help build a world where everyone can thrive.

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3501 Taylor Ave
Baltimore, MD
21236

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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Empowering visually impaired students to acheive their full potential.

The Maryland School for the Blind (MSB) is a private co-educational day school and five-day-a-week residential school, for visually impaired students. MSB is headquartered in Northeast Baltimore City. Students who are Maryland residents attend at no cost to them or their families or caregivers. The 2020 school year kicked off with virtual learning. Watch this video to learn more about the ways MSB staff and students See beyond

We provide comprehensive educational programming, extracurricular activities, social and emotional development learning opportunities, multiple therapies, nutrition, and much much more.

Currently we work with over 1,200 students from all 24 Maryland jurisdictions.

Day Program - Students attend school and return home each day