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The ELP class of 2019 pose for a group photo.

November 21

With support from Perkins School for the Blind, Nairobi Family Support Services helps vulnerable children from families who can’t otherwise afford it.

Events

Perkins Empowerment Parent Workshop

January 18

The Housing Workshop is a step by step guide to planning for your child when it is time to move out.

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Sign up today as a Perkins volunteer and you can help change the lives of people who are blind, deafblind or visually impaired, including those with additional disabilities.

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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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On air and on point at Radio Perkins

Perkins' accessible Internet radio station helps students fine-tune their communication skills.

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Independent Evaluations

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Welcome

The 13 members of this year's ELP class have big goals for their time at Perkins.

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Deep in Kenya's largest urban slum, families of children who have disabilities find hope

Events

Perkins Empowerment Parent Workshop

Get Involved

Become a Perkins donor, advocate or volunteer

Volunteer at Perkins

We’re making a difference with your help

On air and on point at Radio Perkins

Young Adult Learning

Perkins' year in review: 17 photos from 2017

Building confidence through a summer job

The future starts now

Independent Evaluations