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Celebrating the class of 2019

Twelve students are graduating from Perkins' Secondary and Deafblind Programs.

Events

Multimedia Accessibility in the Digital Classroom

June 17

Learn current tools to access multimedia content, and ways to integrate technology into a student’s workflow in the classroom. Space is limited to 25.

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Volunteer at Perkins

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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Young Adult Learning

Discovering a passion for hospitality

A work placement at a local hotel inspired one Perkins student’s plans for the future.

Building confidence through a summer job

Public school student Natacha learns housekeeping skills at the Residence Inn through the Perkins World of Work program.

Celebrating the class of 2019

Twelve students are graduating from Perkins' Secondary and Deafblind Programs.

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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

Diagnostic Evaluations

We’re making a difference with your help

Kid's Can't Wait

The skills you need. The job you want.