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A social lifeline is severed

West Roxbury center for the blind closing its doors

Susan Coren (right) and Elizabeth Simmons are among many who have depended on the Greater Boston Guild for the Blind. Susan Coren (right) and Elizabeth Simmons are among many who have depended on the Greater Boston Guild for the Blind. (Globe Staff Photo / Joanne Rathe)
By Meghan Irons
Globe Staff / April 30, 2009

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When Susan Coren began losing her vision six years ago, she said the thought of living in darkness left her feeling "so down." (Full article: 745 words)

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