

More than six million children worldwide are blind with multiple disabilities.
Without educators to help them learn, many face a life of isolation and untapped potential. For 100 years, the Perkins International Educational Leadership Program has trained educators in 90 countries to help children with multiple disabilities learn and thrive. Today, all around the world, our graduates are doing just that—even in the midst of the coronavirus crisis.
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Today, ELP graduates are making a difference in the lives of children, families and communities worldwide. Not only that, they’re sharing their knowledge with other educators and leaders, for exponential impact. That’s #ThePerkinsEffect.
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