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Message from the President

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Perkins School for the Blind has a history of delivering advancements in education and services for those with visual impairment. Still, what impresses me most is the organization’s focus on what’s next—how to expand and tackle new challenges.

Our latest stories looks at a few of the many initiatives underway that exemplify that spirit.

Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) studies are vital to success. Over time, Perkins has developed a dynamic curriculum to teach these staples to students. Today, our educators are sharing their skills and best practices with public schools so they, too, can more effectively teach STEM to their students with visual impairments. continue reading the message from the President »

What's New

Understanding the world through STEM

How Perkins adapts math and science education to give students practical, real-world tools both on and off campus.

The importance of advocacy

Alongside education, inclusivity efforts are fundamental to Perkins’ mission.

From problem to solution in 24 hours

Perkins’ first hackathon challenges college students to invent new technology tools for people who are blind.

Kim Charlson speaks at a podium while Perkins President Dave Power looks on.

The importance of advocacy

Alongside education, inclusivity efforts are fundamental to Perkins’ mission.

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Join Us At These Events

Perkins Empowerment Parent Workshop

January 18, 2019

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

Self-Defense Training

January 18, 2019

The Self-Defense program will equip visually impaired students with the mental and physical skills needed to defend themselves.

Cortical Visual Impairment (Winter Session)

January 21, 2019

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

Creating IEPs for Students with CVI

January 22, 2019

Creating quality IEPs will foster visual improvements and recognition of materials and learning sequences.

Active Learning: Webinar Series (Session 2 Live)

January 24, 2019

Session 2 will focus on Constructive Play for learners in the Preoperational Stage using an Active Learning approach developed by Dr. Lilli Nielsen for learners with significant multiple disabilities.

Teaching Social Skills to Students Who Are Visually Impaired

January 28, 2019

Learners will be introduced to assessment and instructional strategies for teaching social skills to students with visual impairments.

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

January 28, 2019

An in-depth course in scoring the CVI Range, to improve your reliability in assessing children.

Essential Assessments for Students with Visual Impairments

February 4, 2019

Essential assessments: functional vision, learning media assessment and screening and assessment in the ECC content areas.

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