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Message from the President

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At Perkins School for the Blind, we aim to serve and connect with students and young adults with visual impairment, as well as the families, teachers, administrators and other allies who work with them.

To learn more, I invite you to read some of our latest stories, which cover a few of the many ways we’re reaching out to local, regional and national communities to make this work as impactful as possible.

Perkins is bringing vital resources to underserved communities and we hope to continue to expand this work. Continue reading the message from the president.

What's New

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The iconic Final Fantasy video game series recently introduced a blind character. Fans of the game were then inspired to get involved with Perkins.

Short classes, big impact

Throughout the year, students with visual impairment socialize, learn new skills and embrace their passions through condensed, impactful courses.

Families are never alone

Perkins lifts up families of children with visual impairments—but it’s about so much more than being a service provider.

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Families are never alone

Perkins lifts up families of children with visual impairments—but it’s about so much more than being a service provider.

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Join Us At These Events

Cortical Visual Impairment (Fall Session)

September 23, 2019

This course provides an overview of the principles and practices of working with students who have CVI.

Family Learning Series

September 27, 2019

“Learn with Other Parents & Caregivers – Making Connections and Charting the Future”

SCIVIS Space Camp (WAITLIST)

September 27, 2019

Perkins Outreach Programs are bringing students down to Alabama to participate in Space Camp for Interested Visually Impaired Students. (Grades 4-12)

Assessment of Students with CVI: Reliable Scoring of the CVI Range (Fall Session)

September 30, 2019

Fall Session. An in-depth course in scoring the CVI Range. Instruction will be focused on assessment for children in all three Phases of CVI.

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