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Brightening futures for young adults
A group of well dressed young adults, some holding diplomas, hold their hands up in celebration.
September 20, 2019
Life after graduation can be daunting when blind, but it doesn’t have to be.
Meet Mona and AJ Jomaa
Mona and AJ stand next to each other in front of a Perkins-branded backdrop.
September 20, 2019
Mona and AJ are the parents of a former student and members of the Corporation. They have been involved with Perkins for nearly 20 years.
Transition is a student-led journey
Wearing an apron, Maggie uses a towel to wash a dish.
September 20, 2019
Students of all ages work to develop important skills and define for themselves what they want from life after Perkins.
Celebrating International Day of Sign Languages
Two women communicate with the use of Pro-Tactile American Sign Language (PTASL)
September 19, 2019
Join us in starting off International Week of the Deaf by celebrating the United Nation's second International Day of Sign Languages!
3 Back to School Tips!
a student reading braille with a teacher
September 9, 2019
3 tips for fostering successful back-to-school transition
Celebrating the first day of school
A young student with visual impairment walks with a cane alongside a teacher.
September 3, 2019
Every new academic year is unique, representative of both possibility and progress.
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.
A sneak peek at Perkins’ latest work in Africa
Students in blue school uniforms work in a crowded classroom.
August 8, 2019
Innovation, access and lifelong learning will drive the conversation at 7th Africa Forum summit.
Japanese school enlists Perkins to help transform deafblind education across country
A teacher works with a young student while a group of visiting educators from Japan look on.
August 5, 2019
Yokohama Christian School for the Blind has been working with Perkins International as part of a research project around deafblind education.
Fans of Final Fantasy video game series rally in support of Perkins
A colorful, anime depiction of a man adorns the cover of the magazine.
August 1, 2019
The iconic Final Fantasy video game series recently introduced a blind character. Fans of the game were then inspired to get involved with Perkins.

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