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Demystifying deafblindness
Two women use tactile sign to communicate in a classroom
November 10, 2017
Public school nurses hear from Perkins spokesperson Jaimi Lard about the realities of living without vision or hearing.
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.
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.
Lower School pre-vocational teacher earns national recognition
Pat McCall, Cathy Mills and Jason Mills
October 26, 2017
Cathy Mills received the 2017 Outstanding Teacher of Students who are Blind/Multiply Impaired award on Oct. 11.
A refresher on the refresh
A young woman wearing headphones works on a computer
October 23, 2017
Here’s an update on federal accessibility laws and policy changes.
College admissions made easy
A young man in a red sweater uses a laptop.
October 18, 2017
Perkins' director of admissions shares tips and tricks for getting students with disabilities, including visual impairment, into the right school.
From the Alumni Association President
Judi Cannon standing outside with her guidedog Kirk
October 10, 2017
A letter from Judi Cannon
Taking the next step
David, 17, raises his hand in English class at the Varna School in Bulgaria.
October 6, 2017
After putting multiple disability education on the map, Perkins International is ready to expand its training efforts in Bulgaria.
Global Goal
Four educators from around the world collaborate in front of a laptop computer.
October 6, 2017
Inside Perkins International’s bold new plan to reach 6 million children around the world.

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