Events

Celebrating the class of 2019
A student in a cap and gown walks down the aisle to cheers from the audience.
June 14, 2019
Twelve students are graduating from Perkins' Secondary and Deafblind Programs.
From problem to solution in 24 hours
Four students in matching sweatshirts congregate around and look at a computer.
July 12, 2018
Perkins’ first hackathon challenges college students to invent new technology tools for people who are blind.
Making every drive count
A man playing golf putts while four people on both sides of him watch on.
June 27, 2018
Annual golf tournament raises more than $170,000 to help children and young adults who are blind.
Celebrating the class of 2018
A student in a cap and gown walks down the aisle in an auditorium while the audience cheers.
June 15, 2018
Before family, friends and staff, 16 Perkins students mark an achievement and begin their next chapter in life.
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.
Perkins Shark Tank creates opportunity for global impact
Two women shake hands.
April 30, 2018
May event connects business leaders with international educators to fund projects for children in need
PerkinsHacks: 24 hours to change lives
A group of students working on computers
April 14, 2018
At its first-ever hackathon, Perkins challenges college students to invent new technology tools for people who are blind.
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.
Students prepare for the working world at campus job fair
A student reads a job description in braille while an employer looks on.
January 30, 2018
Watertown Savings Bank, Cradles to Crayons and Community Servings explore job openings with Perkins School for the Blind students.
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.’

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