Educational Leadership Program

Empowering changemakers around the world
Kaique Manuel works with a student in a wheelchair.
March 23, 2020
For 100 years, Perkins has trained special educators to reach 6 million children with multiple disabilities, no matter where they live.
Including every child
Two woman communicate with two boys using tactile sign language.
March 6, 2020
Showing teachers, families and communities how children who are blind or visually impaired can learn and engage in life
A tactile lesson felt from Perkins to Vietnam
A teacher and student sit at a table, communicating with tactile sign language.
March 6, 2020
Through the Perkins International Educational Leadership Program, one educator from the southeast Asian nation is becoming part of #ThePerkinsEffect
Memorable Images of 2019
Perkins goal ball squad cheering pre-game
December 30, 2019
Every year brings moments that stay with us, here’s a sampling of the best moments from 2019.
Latin American ELP participants dream big
A man and woman work with a student in a wheelchair.
December 19, 2019
Hailing from Brazil, Chile and El Salvador, three professionals hope to improve life for children with multiple disabilities in their countries.
Africa Forum provides world stage for disability advocates
An audience in an auditorium sits and listens to a presentation.
November 7, 2019
The conference brought leaders in the blind community and government together to share ideas for improving life for vulnerable populations.
Perkins India team member takes home prestigious medal for contributions to deafblind community
A woman and man crouch to work with a child with disabilities seated in a chair.
August 19, 2019
Sampada Shevde joins prestigious roster of Anne Sullivan Macy Medal winners.
Kenyan ELP grads are working to reshape the country’s classrooms
A teacher stands over a blind student's shoulders as he works on a brailler.
June 28, 2019
As a network, they’re spread out across the East African nation, but are all operating in pursuit of a common goal.
Deep in Kenya's largest urban slum, families of children who have disabilities find hope
Two women with children in their laps sit side by side.
November 21, 2018
With support from Perkins School for the Blind, Nairobi Family Support Services helps vulnerable children from families who can’t otherwise afford it.
ELP by the numbers
The ELP class of 2019 poses for a group shot.
November 19, 2018
Get to know the ELP by the numbers, and learn more about Perkins’ world-altering program.

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