Standing, Kimi arranges purple and cream-colored flowers in a flower pot.
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Recognizing the true diversity of Perkins’ students

The diverse abilities of our students are what makes Perkins a powerful leader in educating the 6 million children with visual impairment and multiple disabilities.

Showing 16 Results for Blindness and visual impairment

Armaan sits at his desk beside his computer and his iPad that is displaying his communication device.
Story

Virtual learning and socializing during COVID-19
Standing, Kimi arranges purple and cream-colored flowers in a flower pot.
Article

Recognizing the true diversity of Perkins’ students
Video

College readiness tip: Independent & residential living skills
A clear picture of a dog next to a blurry picture of the same dog depicts what low vision might be like for some people.
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What it means to have “low vision”
Craig skydiving with his instructor
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Taking the leap
Headshot of Ashley Purdy
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At Perkins, Ashley Purdy Found Her Way Out of the Darkness and Into the Light
A man wearing headphones and dark glasses types on a laptop in an office
How-To

9 ways to set up your home office when you’re blind or visually impaired
Headshots of Jerry Berrier and Kate Katulak
Q&A

What it means to be blind during a pandemic
You don’t need vision to hike. You just need to follow some commonsense tips to make sure you have a positive and safe experience on the trail – as you breathe in the glorious fresh air and enjoy the sounds, scents and textures of the great outdoors.
Tips & Facts

8 tips for hiking while blind
A young man in graduation robes smiles and holds up a diploma
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How do we do it? (Part 2)
No matter what kind of home you live in, there are simple and inexpensive ways to make it safer and more accessible for family members with visual impairments. Here are commonsense tips for every room in your house. Photo from Pixabay.com.
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How to make your home more accessible
People who are blind must be their own advocates when getting medical treatment. Like any patient, they should ask questions and make informed decisions.
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10 tips to prepare for a doctor’s visit for people who are blind