Commencement held for Maryland School for the Blind Class of 2019

NOTTINGHAM, MD – The Maryland School for the Blind held its 166th commencement on Monday, June 10, 2019. The ceremony celebrated the accomplishments of five students from the Class of 2019, who are now proud MSB alumni. The graduates included Shi-Niyua Goodman of Baltimore, Wayne Gopshes of Glen Burnie, Lisa Lin of Germantown, Callie Smith of Lusby, and Gracia Zuzarte […]

Maryland School for the Blind educator honored with STEM Visionary Award

Baltimore, MD – Gina Fugate, a Technology and Engineering teacher at The Maryland School for the Blind, has been named one of the 2019 Northeastern Maryland Technology Council’s (NMTC) Visionary Award recipients. Fugate, a certified teacher of the visually impaired (TVI), and Robotics team coach at MSB since 2015, received the Rising Star Award for “demonstrating, in a bold way, […]

Nottingham youths win Maryland Regional Braille Challenge

Blind and visually impaired students from across Maryland and the surrounding region met at the Maryland School for the Blind (MSB) in Baltimore on Saturday, February 9, test their braille skills in the Maryland Regional Braille Challenge. The Braille Challenge®, a program of the Braille Institute, is the only academic competition for blind students in the United States and Canada.This […]

Water main break reported in Overlea

A water main break in Overlea is affecting some local residents. The Department of Public Works reports that a twelve-inch main has ruptured in the 3800-block of Taylor Avenue (21236). Twenty five customers, one hydrant, and the Maryland School for the Blind are currently without service. There has been no ETA given on repairs.

Baltimore County recognizes achievements by and for people with disabilities

At Wednesday’s 27th annual Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities Awards ceremony, an enthusiastic crowd helped to recognize the achievements of eleven individuals, employers, advocates and organizations for their outstanding achievements and contributions. The Commission on Disabilities provides support and advocacy for County residents with disabilities and works to ensure that County programs, buildings and services are open equally to all […]