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Gifts for people who are blind and the people who love them

A gift guide of ideas to help bring us together in accessible and inclusive ways — even when we have to be apart.

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5 Super Fun Tactile Holiday Craft Ideas

Irresistible DIY gift ideas to make with your kids, family, even co-workers.

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Double Your Impact by Dec. 31

Donate today to the Matching Gift Challenge. Help us reach the goal of $250,000 for children and young adults striving to reach their potential.

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Kids with CVI can’t wait

We're thrilled to reveal CVINow.org, the new website and Facebook group for families of children with the most common cause of blindness.

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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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Throughout the pandemic, our teachers delivered more than 1,100 hours of remote learning each week, using their passion and creativity to keep students on track.

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1 in 4 people have a disability. We consult with business, higher ed, healthcare and other industries to ensure their digital products are accessible to all.

Children in 92 countries and all 50 states have access to a Perkins-trained teacher. Because we believe every child can learn.

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Children around the world are learning more thanks to educators trained at Perkins. You can help connect more children in need with more highly trained teachers.

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