The Anne Sullivan Macy Medal

The Anne Sullivan Macy Medal is awarded to individuals or groups from all over the world who have demonstrated outstanding service to the deafblind community.

The medal was first awarded in 1966 by Perkins in partnership with The Industrial Home for the Blind in Brooklyn, New York to recognize “the daily, tireless effort that goes into the teaching of a deafblind child during both school and after-school hours.” Past recipients include parents, teachers and caregivers as well as foundations and public figures who have worked to break down barriers facing people who are deafblind.