Advocacy

July 27, 2020
Perkins sat down with Senator Tom Harkin and Ambassador Kim Charlson to discuss the pillars of the ADA in contexts of technology, education and more.

July 22, 2020
30 years after the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed, adults with visual disabilities can’t use certain apps as they’re not digitally accessible.

July 20, 2020
At Perkins, it’s a point of pride that educators have historically been in the vanguard when it comes to the rights of individuals with disabilities.

July 7, 2020
Celebrating the landmark legislation three decades later

April 27, 2020
The Deafblind Program at Perkins gives Myat the tools he needed to overcome hurdles and explore his passions

March 6, 2020
Showing teachers, families and communities how children who are blind or visually impaired can learn and engage in life

December 30, 2019
Every year brings moments that stay with us, here’s a sampling of the best moments from 2019.

December 2, 2019
There’s more to blindness than what meets the eye—from brain-based disorders to ocular impairments, vision loss exists on a spectrum.

October 24, 2019
While affirming special education is a right, U.S. Senator Ed Markey lauds Perkins as a model for the rest of the country.

August 1, 2019
The iconic Final Fantasy video game series recently introduced a blind character. Fans of the game were then inspired to get involved with Perkins.
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