Perkins International

Our global impact matters now more than ever. How Perkins International-trained teachers are changing children's lives.

Every day millions of children with visual impairment around the world are denied the education they need to unlock their full potential. Perkins International works to break the isolation and neglect these children face, transforming their futures through the power of learning.

We are global leaders in the education of children with visual impairment and multiple disabilities, including deafblindness. Our mission is to ensure that all underserved children and young adults with visual impairment receive a high-quality education that enriches their lives and prepares them for an active role in their families, schools and communities.

Perkins International:

• Expands educational opportunities and transitional outcomes
• Builds sustainable local capacity
• Increases access to information and assistive technology
• Works with governments to strengthen disability policies

We build capacity at local, regional and national levels in more than 60 countries, developing independent, sustainable education services and empowering children with disabilities and their families.