Meet the changemakers
Together, we are showing the world that every child can learn. These are just some of the people who fuel our mission and work. Your support means everything. Thank you for your partnership.
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The changemakers of Perkins
Behind every Perkins success story are the people who are finding new ways to stand for disability inclusion.
Lighting up the Boston skyline
Perkins’ Deafblind student, Mila, lit the iconic Prudential Center in Boston in Perkins blue as part of its 31 Nights of Light in December, honoring Perkins on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Boston Marathon® runner honors Deafblind student
When Brady, a student in our Deafblind School, sadly passed away last year, Debra Johnson decided to run the Boston Marathon® in his memory. She ran 26.2 miles and raised $20,000 for Perkins.
Welcoming back the international class of 2021!
Nine professionals from all over the world have come to campus to learn how to work with children with complex disabilities. They’ll return home – in Africa, India, Latin America, and elsewhere – to put those skills to work.
Transforming our work in India
As a former teacher, Mal Shanmugaraj and her husband Raj have been in the trenches of Perkins’ work as volunteers and donors for years. Their deep connection to our work in India led them to making a transformative
leadership gift to Perkins India.
Everybody In! raises more than $320,000
More than 1,200 people from 28 states and nine different countries joined our inaugural Everybody In! Walk/Move for Perkins in October. We can’t wait to see you all at the
next Walk/Move event!
Perkins Infant-Toddler student turned Eagle Scout
Meet Jack, a former Infant-Toddler Program student, who is dedicating his Eagle Scout project to today’s Infant-Toddler students. Jack is creating handmade story boxes filled with tactile objects mentioned in popular children’s
stories to help kids learn how to read! Welcome back Jack!
