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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.

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Short classes, big impact

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

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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

Autism and Visual Impairment: The Better Together Curriculum

July 8, 2019

Online course provides theoretical and practical information for teaching social communication skills to students with visual impairment and autism.

5th Annual Perkins CVI Symposium: Together We Can Change How Children See the World

July 11, 2019

Advance progress related to the challenges and complexities with CVI in the areas of medicine and research, assessment as well as education and advocacy

Connor McKenna Memorial Golf Tournament

July 19, 2019

All proceeds from this tournament will be donated to Perkins School for the Blind.

NEC Paraprofessional/Intervener Training

July 24, 2019

This training will provide an overview of the key areas that should be addressed for all learners who are deafblind or at risk.

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