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

01/27/2026

Because of you, children with disabilities are getting the tools they need to learn for a lifetime.

Support our work and get a free brailled sticker! 🎉

Your support makes it possible for Perkins to do things like making geography tactile so students can trace continents, borders, and landmarks to build the same understanding of the world as their sighted peers.

This , make a gift of any amount and we’ll send you a brailled sticker: https://bit.ly/4s6N24I

Today we’re celebrating Perkins student Declan and Secondary teacher Sophie as the recipients of this year's IDEA Award....
01/25/2026

Today we’re celebrating Perkins student Declan and Secondary teacher Sophie as the recipients of this year's IDEA Award. 🏆

The Perkins Award was created as a way to recognize our students and staff who make Perkins a place where everyone feels they belong.đź’™

Please join us in congratulating Declan and Sophie!

Navigating the process? This new course from Perkins Academy will set you up for success.Our experts share best practi...
01/24/2026

Navigating the process? This new course from Perkins Academy will set you up for success.

Our experts share best practices for communicating, collaborating and setting clear, measurable goals to keep everyone aligned with what’s most important: helping a student find their place in the world.

Designed as practical , the course also offers valuable insight for families, advocates, and students working through the .

Learn more: https://bit.ly/49BVVw0

On this , we stand firm in our belief that education – grounded in access, equity, and the ability for each learner to define their own success – is a right for every child.

Here’s a question we keep getting: What in the Blind New World is going on with the W? Why does it break the pattern e...
01/24/2026

Here’s a question we keep getting: What in the Blind New World is going on with the W?

Why does it break the pattern established in the code and go out of alphabetical order?

: At the time invented the first version of the braille alphabet, the French language did not use the letter “w” so it is skipped.

But in modern braille, it’s there, as an addition at the end.

So rest assured, whether you’re feeling witty, wise or weary, braille has got you covered.

Want to learn more about how the braille alphabet works this ? Check out our beginner’s guide: https://bit.ly/3NDVaKf

Save the date for upcoming Perkins conferences and experiences focused on learning, connection, and innovation 🎉💜 Early ...
01/23/2026

Save the date for upcoming Perkins conferences and experiences focused on learning, connection, and innovation 🎉

💜 Early Connections Conference: May 1–2, 2026.
- Collaborate, learn, and build community at this special event for families, educators, and medical professionals supporting young children who are , , or

🍷 Taste of Perkins: May 7, 2026.
- An unforgettable night of , inclusion, gourmet food, cocktails, and student performances.

🧠 CVI Conference: July 19–21, 2026.
- Bringing together educators, families, medical professionals, and people with Cerebral/Cortical Visual Impairment to drive change through research and lived experience.

Learn more and secure your spot today at: Perkins.org/Events

01/22/2026

We believe in the power of to empower literacy, education, and independence for students at Perkins and around the world.

That’s why this , we’re celebrating with a special thank-you: donate any amount, and we’ll send you a free brailled sticker to spread awareness 💌: https://bit.ly/4s6N24I

96% of technology still isn’t accessible to people with disabilities.What will it take to close the gap?For nearly 200 y...
01/21/2026

96% of technology still isn’t accessible to people with disabilities.

What will it take to close the gap?

For nearly 200 years, Perkins has driven innovation that expands access and opportunity. Now, we’re working to help transform the world the next generation will inherit.

Find out in The Accessible Innovation Opportunity, our new report drawing on McKinsey research: Perkins.org/AccessibleInnovation

Rugged and reliable - with proper maintenance and care, a can last a lifetime.A chance encounter with a brailler in co...
01/20/2026

Rugged and reliable - with proper maintenance and care, a can last a lifetime.

A chance encounter with a brailler in college kicked off Jean Claude’s story – he knew it was a tool for his classmates, but never went beyond pressing a key out of curiosity.

But when his career path led him to become an instructor at Rwanda’s Educational Institute for Blind Children in Kibeho, the Perkins Brailler became part of his everyday life.

Now, through self-teaching and hands-on practice, he’s a pro at repair and maintenance. And he wants to share these skills and services with people who need them across Rwanda, across Africa, and even internationally. Blind New World

01/19/2026

We support children from the very beginning stages of life.

After spending the first 312 days of her life in the hospital, Isabella’s family faced an uncertain future.

Today, with the support of Perkins, Isabella learns with services designed just for her and her family. She learns through music, play, and touch.

Because of donors like you, babies and toddlers with disabilities get the early support they need to find their place in the world.

Help more families like Isabella’s: https://bit.ly/4qg6E4F

01/18/2026

In many countries, paper money isn’t which can make using cash challenging for people. Many choose to use credit cards instead because they offer security, accuracy, and a reliable record of transactions.

01/17/2026

Learning can be fun!

This teacher-made spinner turns lessons into hands-on learning. From early vocabulary to math like addition and subtraction, students spin the wheel, read the braille, and build familiarity and confidence through repeated, meaningful exposure.

01/16/2026

Creativity looks different for every child. From art to movement, we support thoughtful and meaningful ways for students who are , , or have other disabilities, to express ideas and connect. đź’™

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