Living With Blindness

Four prevalent, different types of blindness
A young blind woman walks with a white cane alongside a teacher while a friend trails behind.
December 2, 2019
There’s more to blindness than meets the eye—from brain-based disorders to ocular impairments, vision loss exists on a spectrum.
Woof! 9 interesting — and surprising — facts about guide dogs
A guide dog with a harness sits on the ground.
September 10, 2018
In honor of National Guide Dog Month, check out how much you know about these highly trained canines.
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.
When online shopping turns into obstacle hopping
Joann Becker sits at a desk using a computer
January 3, 2018
Perkins Access’ Joann Becker, who is blind, shares the aggravation of using inaccessible websites.
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.
A different kind of job fair
A man holding a white cane shakes hands with a woman behind a table
November 3, 2017
Job seekers put aside their disability at annual Job Fair for Individuals with Visual Impairment.
Discovering a passion for hospitality
A student working at a hotel breakfast buffet
November 1, 2017
A work placement at a local hotel inspired one Perkins student’s plans for the future.
Building a healthy future
A student throws a football through the uprights with help from a teacher
October 6, 2017
In adapted physical education classes, Perkins students lift weights and search for treasure while learning skills that will last a lifetime.
Meet the parents -- of kids who are blind
Two parents and four children sit in an apple orchard.
October 6, 2017
Faced with unexpected challenges, sighted parents become ‘eyes’ and advocates for their children.

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