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Blindness and visual impairment

Blindness is rarely absolute, and it exists on a diverse spectrum. Around the world, an estimated 285 million people live with blindness or visual impairment. Despite its prevalence, it remains largely misunderstood. Learn about blindness, low vision, what it looks like and what it’s like.

Showing 79 Results for Blindness and visual impairment

Webinar

The Impact of Vision Loss in Development and the Importance of Collaboration to Support the Child

A series of polariods depicting the Perkins Class of 1972, Marie as a student, Marie as an adult on the phone, and Marie with her guide dog.
Story

Perkins alumna Marie Hennessy chooses to give back to her community

Webinar

Access tech, advocacy, and living with blindness: A conversation with Jonathan Mosen

Headshot of Becca Meyers smiling
Webinar

Keep swimming: A community conversation with Paralympic gold medalist Becca Meyers

A group of people riding a city bus
Article

The importance of connections

Professional headshot of Paralympian Pam McGonigle
Webinar

Inclusion, access, perseverance: A community conversation with Paralympian Pam McGonigle

Image of ear silhouette and text, "E.A.R.S. Free ECC Audio Lessons"
Article

E.A.R.S. – Free ECC Audio Lessons

A blurry, shaky-looking scene resembling several trees in the distance.
Article

What blindness really looks like

Standing, Kimi arranges purple and cream-colored flowers in a flower pot.
Article

Recognizing the true diversity of Perkins’ students

A clear picture of a dog next to a blurry picture of the same dog.
Story

What it means to have “low vision”

Photo of cell phone with physical buttons and "MiniVision2: A Simple
Article

MiniVision2: A Simple Cell Phone for People who are Blind or Visually Impaired

A young man skydiving with his instructor
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Taking the leap