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Perkins helps children with disabilities find their place in the world.

The is here, we will not disappear. 📣Perkins was honored to march alongside friends, advocates, and organizations from...
07/24/2025

The is here, we will not disappear. 📣

Perkins was honored to march alongside friends, advocates, and organizations from across the Commonwealth to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the at Boston Mayor's Commission for Persons with Disabilities' event.

Help us continue our critical mission of helping children with disabilities find their place in the world! You’ll receiv...
07/23/2025

Help us continue our critical mission of helping children with disabilities find their place in the world! You’ll receive our new tote when you make a gift of $40 or more. Get yours today: https://bit.ly/3UgdtVO

07/23/2025

Tina embodies disability advocacy and pride - but is especially passionate about representation for Cerebral/Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI)

With a little planning, activities can be both inclusive and meaningful—giving children with disabilities the same opp...
07/21/2025

With a little planning, activities can be both inclusive and meaningful—giving children with disabilities the same opportunities to learn, explore, and connect with peers. ➡️ Scroll for 3 ways to foster play this summer from Perkins and Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech! ☀️

07/20/2025

Using a is a wonderful method to help children with disabilities engage with a story through touch and other senses rather than relying solely on their vision to comprehend the material. Throughout this series, Laura will share the different ways we use at Perkins and how you can make your own at home!

Sports are for everyone! Recently, our Asia team hosted a fun training in the Philippines for parents, guides, coaches,...
07/19/2025

Sports are for everyone! Recently, our Asia team hosted a fun training in the Philippines for parents, guides, coaches, and teachers on how to adapt and make sports accessible for children with disabilities.

Participants joined from Bhutan, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines, enjoying games of like:
⚽ Accessible Soccer
🥅 Goal Ball
🏃🏽‍♀️‍➡️ Track & Field
🏊🏽 Swimming and more!

Because true inclusion goes beyond presence — it’s about empowerment.
Parent Advocates for Visually Impaired Children,Inc. - PAVICPHILS, Parent Advocates For Visually Impaired Children (PAVIC), Polytechnic University of the Philippines (Official), Obstacle Central

Imagine looking through healthy eyes, but your brain can’t make sense of what you see. That’s what life is like for many...
07/18/2025

Imagine looking through healthy eyes, but your brain can’t make sense of what you see. That’s what life is like for many kids with the leading cause of childhood blindness.

And for the majority who go undiagnosed, they may never know they’re blind – and neither do their teachers, doctors, or even their families.

But with more awareness, early diagnosis, and trained educators, we can change lives for kids with . CVI Now

07/17/2025

Thanks for stopping by Boston Bruins! 💙

Carry with you all month long and beyond. 💙 When you make a gift of $40 or more, you’ll get our iconic new tote! Make ...
07/16/2025

Carry with you all month long and beyond. 💙 When you make a gift of $40 or more, you’ll get our iconic new tote! Make your gift at: https://bit.ly/3UgdtVO

July is , and people with disabilities make up 15% of the world's population. 💙 Check out these 3 tips for interacting ...
07/15/2025

July is , and people with disabilities make up 15% of the world's population. 💙 Check out these 3 tips for interacting with individuals who are or .🧑‍🦯

Recently, two of our PathFinder students visited the , connecting with staff, exploring job tasks, and discovering how ...
07/13/2025

Recently, two of our PathFinder students visited the , connecting with staff, exploring job tasks, and discovering how their skills matched up.

It’s all about helping young adults with explore job possibilities to find their place in the workforce. Learn more about the Transition Center and programs like PathFinder at Perkins.org/Transition

07/11/2025

It’s easy to celebrate the power, presence, and perspectives of people with disabilities when you have someone like Tina in your corner. 🙌

She’s outspoken, fearless, and deeply committed to making the world more inclusive – especially for people with , , and invisible disabilities. This , we’re grateful for leaders like Tina who remind us that disability isn’t always visible, but every person deserves to be seen, supported, and celebrated for who they are. 💙

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