Self-determination Archives – Perkins School for the Blind

Illustration of a woman with long flowing hair, dressed in a form-fitting outfit that sparkles with a gradient of colors from purple to blue. She is holding a white cane in one hand, and her eyes are covered, symbolizing blindness. The background is a vibrant mix of purple, blue, and black with stars and light streaks, giving a cosmic or magical feel. The text on the image reads "BLINDNESS IS MY SUPERPOWER" in bold, stylized letters. The overall design conveys a sense of empowerment and strength.

Article

Blind truths: Busting myths about blindness

Activity

Crowd-sourced lesson library

Fingers points at a sad young woman.

Guide

Tips for handling academic ableism in the classroom

Unhappy boy with fingers pointing to him.

Guide

How to be an active bystander for academic ableism

Peaceful young woman with eye closed

Activity

Activity ideas for vision breaks

Story

A groundbreaking new tool to confront CVI

Activity

FS Companion: AI tool for JAWS

Character of a toddler girl with glasses wearing a super hero cape.

Guide

Websites that teach kids about low vision assistive technology

Young girl with one eye covered and eye doctor looking at an eye chart.

Guide

Learning to explain usable vision

Event

STEAM Career Showcase for Students with Disabilities: 2024 Event

A stack of college textbooks.

Guide

How to request accessible textbooks in college

Young man with teeth clenched, eyes shut and hands on temple with zagged lines indicating a painful migraine.

Guide

Having an undiagnosed chronic illness in high school