Perkins School for the Blind

Perkins helps kids with disabilities find their place in the world. We believe every child can learn.

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Did you know that our #PerkinsBrailler can create tactile pictures that can be enjoyed by all people: blind, low vision, and sighted?

This jack-o-lantern example is the perfect way to get into the Halloween spirit while also teaching students brailler fundamentals! 🎃

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Thank you for believing in a more inclusive world! 💙

When you support Perkins this month, we’ll send you a dark blue sticker that says “I believe in disability inclusion” in both #Braille and print as a thank you.

Make a gift today and get yours! https://t.co/Ptgj7F4G5w

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Being THIS excited to go to school >>> ✨🥹

Video description: Mathew's teacher greets him off the bus and together they walk hand in hand with his white cane into the school building.

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The #WhiteCane is an incredible tool used by #Blind and #LowVision people all over the world to move independently.

Over time the tip wears down, affecting the feedback it provides. Knowing how and when to change the tip is an important step in keeping a cane reliable and safe.

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Learning how to use a #WhiteCane is a key part of developing independence for some students who are #Blind.

Here, Brayden works with his instructor to learn a new technique that helps him stay oriented along the edge of a sidewalk. #BlindnessAwarenessMonth

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There's nothing like spending an afternoon at America's Most Beloved ballpark with peers who just get it.

Perkins was so excited to be invited to the @RedSoxFoundation's Fantasy Day.

Because everyone deserves a chance to get in the game. ⚾️

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Instead of wondering, “How could a person with a disability possibly do this job,” employers should be asking, “What does this person need to do the job effectively?”

This #NDEAM, read the latest Perspectives On Disabilities piece here: https://t.co/o3OGyuTh55

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Continuing our #WhiteCaneDay celebrations, we asked Beth and Cory from @PerkinsLibrary to show us a few of the different canes from their collections. 🧑‍🦯

Have you tried any of these? There are plenty of canes in the @BlindNewWorld to discover!

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Being #Blind doesn’t stop anyone from exploring the world. ✨

This #WhiteCaneDay, we’re celebrating the people who use a #WhiteCane, and the educators and #OrientationAndMobility specialists who teach the skills behind independent travel.

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Inclusion belongs everywhere — including on your water bottle! 💙

When you make a gift to Perkins, we’ll send you an exclusive dark blue sticker featuring "I believe in disability inclusion" in both #Braille and print.

Claim your free sticker today https://t.co/Ptgj7F4G5w

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October is #BlindnessAwarenessMonth, and globally an estimated 2.2 billion people live with a #VisualImpairment. 💙

Check out these tips we pulled together with our friends at @BlindNewWorld for interacting with folks who are #Blind or have #LowVision.🧑‍🦯

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Ever wondered how a blind person pours themselves a cup of water if they can’t see it?

With this handy device called a #LiquidLevelIndicator, it beeps to let you know water is reaching the top of the cup! 💧 #BlindnessAwarenessMonth

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It's #BlindnessAwarenessMonth and we're all about showing off what people who are #Blind CAN do! Drop your guesses of how many points Ismael can score in 30 seconds and stay til the end for the final result! ⬇️

Answer: 13 points! Way to go Ismael 🏀

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Madilyn is practicing the #WhiteCane technique of shorelining: following a distinct edge, like where pavement meets grass.

#OrientationAndMobility skills like this is the kind of learning Perkins brings to children and educators around the world every single day.

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“You’re the best thing that ever happened to me!” ✨

That’s the magic of a #WhiteCane and an environment that fully supports students like Doryan who are #Blind or #VisuallyImpaired. 🦯

#BlindnessAwarenessMonth

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Perkins’ own Rachel Bennett's episode has been nominated for a Listener’s Choice Award for Most Inspirational Podcast in the @SignalAwards!

🗳️ But we need your help! Cast your vote for @PBS' Stories for the Stage: Everyday Heroes by 10/15: https://t.co/a3FRH6mQca

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Today is #WorldSightDay, a reminder that there is no single way to experience blindness.

The landmarks represent countries where Perkins works with communities to support children with disabilities & their families, & train the teachers & educators who help them learn & grow.

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Believe in #DisabilityInclusion? We've got a sticker for you!

When you support Perkins this month, we’ll send you a dark blue sticker that says “I believe in disability inclusion” in both #Braille and print as a thank you.

Claim your free sticker! https://t.co/Ptgj7F4G5w

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What changes when we stop viewing disability as what someone can’t do?

That shift in perspective is at the heart of Perkins’ global reach, where we partner with communities to support children with disabilities and their families, and train teachers who help them learn and grow.

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Did you know Perkins reaches thousands of children across Latin America? 🌎

In honor of that incredible community, we’re bringing a little Hispanic flavor to our Perkins campus for #HispanicHeritageMonth! Jamming out to classics like Suavemente. 💃🏽🎶❤️