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Perkins, Emerson team up to teach podcasting for the blind
Two young men sit around a table and speak into microphones.
December 10, 2019
High school students with visual impairment spent a day exploring audio storytelling.
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.
From Perkins to Western Mass. with Iris
Sitting next to an aide, Iris uses a cooking stencil to cut shapes from flattened wheat.
November 14, 2019
For Iris, who has visual and developmental disabilities, the learning continues post-graduation.
Africa Forum provides world stage for disability advocates
An audience in an auditorium sits and listens to a presentation.
November 7, 2019
The conference brought leaders in the blind community and government together to share ideas for improving life for vulnerable populations.
Jayden's first steps to success
A mom holds her young son.
October 31, 2019
The majority of early learning is visual. What does that mean for kids like Jayden who are born blind?
Lawmakers introduce bill to strengthen special education services
A teacher sits and works with a young girl who is deafblind pressing a switch.
October 24, 2019
While affirming special education is a right, U.S. Senator Ed Markey lauds Perkins as a model for the rest of the country.
More than their service, here’s what you need to know about guide dogs
A blind woman crouches down and holds her guide dog's paw in her hand.
October 16, 2019
The answers to all your most pressing questions about service pups.
World Sight Day: Vision First
A mother sits in a wooden chair with her child on her lap. The text over the image reads "Vision First! #WorldSightDay"
October 10, 2019
Bringing awareness to visual impairments and blindness
Tips to Create a Disability Inclusive Workplace
A woman with visual impairment sits at a computer wearing a headset.
October 7, 2019
With a little thought, any workplace can be transformed to better serve a more diverse employee base.
Individualized Education Plans and Deafblindness
Six carved jack-o-lanterns sit on the grass in front of the flowers at Perkins
October 1, 2019
Helpful tips about some frequently asked questions about IEP meetings for parents of children who are deafblind

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