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What you need to know about low vision

Understanding low vision and what causes it is important. We've got you covered.

Perkins Stories

Recognizing the true diversity of Perkins' students

Around the world, there are 6 million children with visual impairment and multiple disabilities. Here's how we're reaching them.

Resources

Four reasons why braille still matters in the age of Alexa and iPhone

Given the rise of audiobooks, does braille still have a role to play in the lives of people who are blind or visually impaired?

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Support the 2021 Annual Fund Drive

Donate today to help children and young adults learn and succeed in 2021. Your gift will provide the education and opportunity children with visual impairments deserve.

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Be part of #ThePerkinsEffect

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.

Here's how

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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Are you college ready?

It's never too early to think about your future. Compass, our virtual college readiness program, can help you build the foundation for success.

Here's how

Perkins News

Helen Keller, the president whisperer

A look back at the deafblind icon’s relationships with seven U.S. presidents.

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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.

Explore CVI NOW