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At Possibilities Gala, Perkins unveils new initiatives addressing CVI and demand in India

The annual event raised more than $1 million to support new and existing programs for children with visual impairment and multiple disabilities.

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2019 Africa Forum on Visual Impairment

October 7

The 7th Africa Forum promises to be the largest-ever gathering of the continent’s blindness community.

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Regardless of your background, skills or area of interest, we always need compassionate and capable individuals to join the Perkins family as volunteers.

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Diagnostic Evaluations

Learn how a Perkins evaluation can help your child with visual impairment succeed

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We’re making a difference with your help

Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.
— Helen Keller

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28,990 people borrowing braille or audio books from the Perkins Library in the past year

78% increase in children, adults, educators, and caregivers around the world reached by Perkins International in the last six years

23,246 people living more independently thanks to assistive technology from Perkins Solutions

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Kid's Can't Wait

At Perkins, summer is a time to keep growing, and our kids can’t wait.

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The skills you need. The job you want.

Career Launch puts young adults – ages 18 to 26 – on the path to professional success.

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Welcome

2019 Africa Forum: General registration early bird ends on June 30th

Latest News

At Possibilities Gala, Perkins unveils new initiatives addressing CVI and demand in India

Events

2019 Africa Forum on Visual Impairment

Get Involved

Volunteer at Perkins

Diagnostic Evaluations

We’re making a difference with your help

Kid's Can't Wait

Young Adult Learning

Finding the perfect gift

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The future starts now

The skills you need. The job you want.