We're on a 5-year mission to reach 50,000 children with Cortical/Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI). Every moment counts. We believe all children have great potential, that possibility exists in every challenge and that education is a human right. We believe the world is made more vibrant when all people are seen, valued and empowered to make their voices heard.
We believe partnership, collaboration and sustainability are the keys to creating true, lasting change around the world. We're making a difference around the world, evolving our best practices, training teachers and building education systems. Perkins sets standards and builds networks to sustain and strengthen teaching, learning and community life around the world.
Perkins welcomes people from around the world to train to teach children with complex disabilities. Perkins India works to identify children with complex disabilities and connect them to the services they need to thrive. 1 in 4 people have a disability. We consult with business, higher ed, healthcare and other industries to ensure their digital products are accessible to all.
We believe partnership, collaboration and sustainability are the keys to creating true, lasting change around the world. We're making a difference around the world, evolving our best practices, training teachers and building education systems. Perkins sets standards and builds networks to sustain and strengthen teaching, learning and community life around the world.
Perkins welcomes people from around the world to train to teach children with complex disabilities. Perkins India works to identify children with complex disabilities and connect them to the services they need to thrive. 1 in 4 people have a disability. We consult with business, higher ed, healthcare and other industries to ensure their digital products are accessible to all.
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Our Values
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Perkins School for the Blind is the worldwide leader in education services for children and young adults who have multiple disabilities and visual impairments. We believe every child can learn and learning is for life. Across the globe, in over 93 countries, Perkins-trained educators are reaching children at risk of being left behind.
Our History
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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. With its rich legacy in specialized education, Perkins has played an important role in the history of education in the United States.
Our Team
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Our executive team drives Perkins in its undaunted pursuit of equal access, excellence in education and the fundamental belief that every child can learn. Basler currently chairs Perkins' Board of Trustees, and was founding chair of the Trust Board, where she led the school's first-ever comprehensive capital campaign.
Perkins India
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But more than half of children with multiple disabilities have never been to school. Perkins India dedicates every day to bringing these children the education they want and deserve. Perkins India launched the Identification and Intervention (IDI) model to identify children with multiple disabilities and vision impairment, and to connect them with interventions and education.
CVI Now
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CVI stands for Cortical Visual Impairment/Cerebral Visual Impairment. CVI is a brain-based visual impairment caused by damage to the visual pathways or visual processing areas of the brain-and it's the leading cause of visual impairment in children. Individuals with CVI are neurodiverse, and their perspective on the world is unique and valuable.
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