Advocacy

Massachusetts’ deafblind community calls for increased support for services
Two women communicate using tactile sign language.
March 29, 2019
For the second time this month, Perkins School for the Blind was at the state house to advocate for the blind community.
Perkins and others take to State House to advocate for blind community across Massachusetts
Two women address a crowd from a lectern in a grand auditorium filled with draped flags.
March 20, 2019
During annual B.L.I.N.D. event, organizers asked for increased funds for various programs and services.
The importance of advocacy
Kim Charlson speaks at a podium while Perkins President Dave Power looks on.
October 24, 2018
Alongside education, inclusivity efforts are fundamental to Perkins’ mission.
Perkins Possibilities Gala highlights the power of technology
Ellis Hall sits at his keyboard with his hands raised while the Perkins chorus sings behind him.
May 4, 2018
The annual event raised more than $1 million to support programs and services for individuals who are blind.
How Perkins and other state-funded services helped my daughter thrive
A mother and her daughter standing side by side
April 27, 2018
For parents of children with special needs, support comes from many sources.
Deafblind community rallies to support funding for services
People gathering at the State House's Hall of Flags
March 30, 2018
Speakers of all ages shared their personal stories at 10th annual Deafblind Awareness Day.
Perkins' year in review: 17 photos from 2017
A young student wearing glasses
December 21, 2017
A look back at the biggest moments of the year.
Jaimi Lard brings message of inclusion to TEDxBeaconStreet
Jaimi Lard and Christine Dwyer standing on the TEDx stage
November 22, 2017
Lard, who is deafblind, challenged the crowd to ‘see the world differently.’
From Watertown to Capitol Hill: Perkins promotes assistive technology at D.C. briefing
Two women standing in front of the Capitol Building in Washington D.C.
June 28, 2017
Members of Congress heard from Perkins accessibility expert Marla Runyan on the importance of assistive technology for people with disabilities.
Perkins launches global teacher training program
Perkins President and CEO Dave Power and Perkins International Executive Director Michael Delaney outside the United Nations before the launch of Perkins International Academy.
June 14, 2017
Perkins International Academy unveiled at United Nations in effort to train 1 million special educators by 2030.

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