Innovation

Perkins Access and Spaulding Rehab open new digital door to patients with disabilities
Perkins Access team having a meeting and looking at the new Spaulding Rehab site on a projector.
April 23, 2019
The renowned hospital has launched a new leading edge digitally accessible website in partnership with Perkins Access.
All about the tech
A young girl touches a large, interactive screen.
March 26, 2019
On and off campus, Perkins School for the Blind is harnessing new tools to address today’s challenges.
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.
Perkins adds beacon technology to BlindWays bus-finding app
A man using BlindWays at a bus stop.
May 10, 2018
As part of MBTA pilot program, BlindWays now offers vibrating notifications to help users locate certain bus stops.
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.
Perkins becomes first campus in the nation to collaborate with Aira
Two men shaking hands in front of a poster
January 23, 2018
New technology utilizes wearable devices to instantly connect users with sighted assistants.
Perkins International wins web award
Five members of the ELP Class of 2017.
October 27, 2017
ELP Community earns praise for connecting hundreds of teachers around globe.
Perkins Library pilots 'Kindle for folks who are blind'
A man smiling while holding the Orbit refreshable braille reader in his hands
August 4, 2017
Library patrons will test new affordable braille e-reader as part of a one-year pilot program.
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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