Perkins History

February 15, 2019
The new set of handwritten notes, photographs and more shines an informal light on the life of Perkins School for the Blind’s most famous alum.

October 11, 2018
The library’s 125th anniversary highlights the deep connection between Perkins and history’s most famous deafblind person.

May 1, 2018
Filmmaker Laurie Block uses the deafblind icon's life to show how attitudes toward people with disabilities have evolved over the last century.

February 16, 2018
A look back at the deafblind icon’s relationships with seven U.S. presidents.

December 6, 2017
Perkins has a long history of training educators of students who are blind, deafblind or visually impaired.

November 30, 2017
Annual gift from Nova Scotia honors Halifax Explosion relief efforts by Perkins and other local institutions.

September 21, 2017
Since 1912, students have enjoyed ice skating, rowing and learning about the Perkins Pond’s wildlife and ecosystem.

July 21, 2017
Perkins students have learned vocational skills, as well as sensory exploration, through horticulture for more than a century.

June 27, 2017
As we celebrate Perkins' most famous student's birthday today, let's take a look back at her words of wisdom.

May 30, 2017
Perkins has always been a leader in encouraging students who are blind to participate in sports and athletics.
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