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Perkins is a global leader in providing education and services for children and young adults who are blind and visually impaired with multiple disabilities. Learn about their programs, impact, events, and how to support their mission of disability inclusion.
- Our Work
Perkins School for the Blind Programs and Services are...
- International Programs
Perkins School for the Blind works with families, teachers,...
- Howe Innovation Center
“The Perkins School for the Blind is not new to innovation.”...
- Perkins Library
In addition to over 75,000 digital and cassette titles,...
- The CVI Center at Perkins
Less than 20% of children with CVI have been diagnosed,...
- Our school
Perkins School for the Blind is the school you can trust to...
- School District Services
Perkins school district services by the numbers 25 educators...
- Community Programs
Funding for Perkins programs is often available through the...
- Our Work
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 offers a continuum of services for students with visual impairments, CVI, deafblindness and CHARGE from birth through age 22. Learn about the programs, admissions, curriculum, leadership and resources of Perkins School for the Blind.
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".
