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We are the worldwide leader in education services for children and young adults who are blind and visually impaired with multiple disabilities. An international NGO, we are infinitely innovating to solve longstanding and emerging problems facing our communities, our students and our families.
We’re building an India where every child is included. Perkins India brings learning to the estimated 1 million children with multiple disabilities and vision impairment in India. These children are the most likely to be left out of school. Many never experience the world outside their own home.
Perkins School for the Blind, in Watertown, Massachusetts, was founded in 1829 and is the oldest school for the blind in the United States. It has also been known as the Perkins Institution for the Blind .
Perkins School for the Blind is the school you can trust to deliver the very best education and services for your child. Perkins serves students with visual impairments, CVI, deafblindness and CHARGE from birth through age 22.
Perkins School for the Blind, founded in 1829, was the first school for the blind in the United States. Even 175 years ago, our founders were committed to opening the doors to education, literacy and independence for people who are blind, visually impaired and deafblind.
Perkins School for the Blind offers equitable educational and engaging learning opportunities for every student. Our experts individualize programs for students of all abilities and provide customized instruction in academics, independent living, assistive technology, vocational training, and more.
Feb 2, 2023 · Hale, Jen. “Thomas Wiggins” Perkins Archives Blog, Perkins School for the Blind, Watertown MA, February 2, 2023. SHARE THIS ARTICLE. Thomas Wiggins (1819-1910) was a musical prodigy, born blind and born into slavery, who was most commonly known by his stage name, "Blind Tom".
