Press Releases & Op-Eds

Revealing new research study: “America’s Blind Spot: What’s Preventing us from Including those who are Blind in Our Sighted World?”

Complex infographic shows statistics on how people who are sighted feel discomfort, pity, and fear that stigmatizes blindness.

Study: More than Half of all Americans are not...May 5, 2016

BlindNewWorld is an innovative social change campaign spearheaded by Corinne Grousbeck.

A man and woman on a balcony sharing a laugh and glasses of wine.

Perkins School for the Blind Launches BlindNewWorld, a...May 5, 2016

Perkins awarded $750K Google.org grant to create an app to direct travelers with vision loss to bus stops.

Bus sign in the foreground. In the distance, a woman using a white cane walks toward bus stop.

Perkins School for the Blind is Awarded Google Impact...April 12, 2016

During National Library Week, several local newspapers ran this op-ed from Dean Denniston that encourages use of the Perkins Library.

Dean sits at the far end of a wooden table smiling and listening to a digital audio book with his guide dog at his feet.

An Open Letter to Book Lovers: April 11, 2016

Ed Bosso will lead Perkins education programs continuing a distinguished career in special education.

Ed Bosso stands outside the main building at Perkins School for the Blind

Perkins School for the Blind announces Ed Bosso as new...March 9, 2016

A newly formed team of tech experts help enterprises of all kinds open their digital assets to people with disabilities.

Perkins Access expert tester views website and code on multiple screens.

Perkins School for the Blind Launches "Perkins...February 22, 2016

New Perkins International Director has worked to enhance human rights around the globe for three decades.

director of Perkins International Mike Delaney smiles with the globe in the background

Former Oxfam Exec to Drive Enhanced Global Mission at...February 2, 2016

Composer/pianist Lisa Hilton brings her distinctive jazz to Dwight Hall.

Lisa Hilton's Jazz Rings True for Students Who Are...November 10, 2015

More than 70 job seekers explored opportunities with 30 of the region's premiere employers at the Job Fair for Individuals with...

Job Fair floor

Employers Like What They See at Job Fair for Individuals...October 30, 2015

Perkins Solutions welcomes Bill Oates to lead the way on innovative products and services.

Bill Oates

Perkins School for the Blind Announces Bill Oates as new...July 15, 2015

The POSB Math/Science Institute's goal is to inspire teachers and provide effective teaching tools

A student uses a tactile graphics pad during a geometry lesson

Perkins eLearning Hosts Principals of Schools for the...April 14, 2015

Nearly 80 countries have already signed the treaty. India is expected to be the first to ratify the treaty at a WIPO ceremony in...

A man and a woman read braille while sitting on the floor

Marrakesh Treaty on accessible books moves toward...June 30, 2014

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