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Adaptations for Learners with Cortical Visual Impairment at Home
Close up of partial view of 3 x 3 red grid set into a black board. Red and blue peg are velcroed to the board. Bella's hand is s
May 19, 2020
Ideas and resources for parents.
In breakthrough moment, Kailyn finds friendship
A little girl using an assistive walking device.
May 18, 2020
Students in the Deafblind Program work on social and communication skills so they can express their feelings and make friends.
10 ways you can support blind and visually impaired colleagues working remotely
A group of people sit around a table.
May 18, 2020
Not everyone needs help, but for those who might, here are a few ways to pitch in.
B-I-N-G-O spells learning and fun!
A piece of paper reads, "Congratulations. You won bingo!"
May 15, 2020
Using familiar objects and teacher-made bingo cards, Perkins’ Deafblind program builds skills while entertaining.
Dancing like there's no tomorrow
A computer screen shows a Spotify playlist.
May 12, 2020
With energy that rivals a rock concert, Zoom dance parties at Perkins give students a chance to let loose.
In remote learning, a challenge and an opportunity
A student attends virtual class using an iPad.
May 12, 2020
A lesson in resilience is added to the curriculum for students, parents and teachers.
Mapping the way forward for one student before graduation
A student sits and reads braille while a teacher looks on.
May 11, 2020
During crisis, Perkins staff get needed materials into the hands of a graduating senior
All About American Sign Language
Jaimi Lard signs with a Grafton school system nurse during presentation to the Grafton School nurses on Tuesday October 31, 2017
May 1, 2020
Resources for you and your family to use at home.
Doing what’s right for your family: 6 emotional support tips from our school psychologists
A woman hugs her child.
April 29, 2020
As the world changes, tending to your family’s emotional wellbeing is critical.
Myat’s breakthrough moments
Myat sits and reads braille with an instructor.
April 27, 2020
The Deafblind Program at Perkins gives Myat the tools he needed to overcome hurdles and explore his passions

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