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

09/03/2025

Perkins School for the Blind is proud to announce David Barth as our next President & CEO! With more than 25 years of leadership experience building education programs and driving global progress, David will guide Perkins into its third century of impact, helping children with disabilities find their place in the world.

“It is an honor to join an institution with such a rich legacy of transforming students’ lives. I look forward to ensuring that every child we reach has the opportunity to succeed,” says David Barth, President & CEO.

Read more ➡️ Perkins.org/CEO

09/02/2025

“Let us shine our light as bright as we can,” says Ed Bosso, President of Educational Programs and Superintendent, reflecting on the promise of a new school year at here Perkins. ✨

Join us in cheering on our students, staff, and families for the year ahead! 💙

09/01/2025

Your support makes these moments possible for our students! 💙 Help more children with disabilities unlock learning this new school year by making a gift today at: https://bit.ly/3UpoKUb

08/31/2025

The countdown is on: just 2 more sleeps until our ! 💙 While we wait to hear the white canes tapping and Perkins Braillers clacking, here’s a throwback from last year’s big day. ✨📸

08/30/2025

By making playground elements like our carousel for children of all abilities, it means everyone can join in on the fun!

08/29/2025

Meet Nahum, a curious, joyful boy living in Argentina whose journey with the Helen Keller School began when he was just two months old!

With the loving support of his parents (his mom is a proud HK school alum!) and dedicated Perkins-trained teachers, Nahum is learning, playing, and even dancing to chamamé, traditional Argentine music. 🎶

For his family, the HK School isn’t just a school — it’s home, history, and a bright future all in one. 💙

08/28/2025

Teachers like Wendy are what make Perkins so special for our students! Wendy met Noa where she was and worked with her to unlock her skills. Now, Noa is able to communicate with her family via email and is learning new things each year! 📧

Support Perkins this back to school season and you’ll help more students unlock literacy and learning. Give today at: https://bit.ly/3UMw1xq

08/27/2025

Students from across Massachusetts and New Hampshire took on like pros as part of our Explore Boston Outreach Program 🏙️

With ages ranging from 8-20, peer mentorship naturally flourished as we navigated museums, parks, and historical landmarks throughout the city. Experiences included a visit to the MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM, Boston Children's Museum, View Boston, Boston Common and the Public Gardens, and more—all while practicing and independent living skills.

View our upcoming program offerings: Perkins.org/Outreach

08/25/2025

Every single day, Perkins-trained are working hard to unlock learning for students with . And, you can help! 💙

Support the invaluable expertise and creativity of teachers like Sue by making a gift today 👉 https://bit.ly/3UpoKUb

08/24/2025

Adventure belongs to everyone. From to to — makes it possible for kids with disabilities to explore and adventure. Thanks to our friends at Waypoint Adventure for bringing more of these experiences to life! ⛷️🧗🚣

08/23/2025

Three weeks, countless adventures, and endless skill-building. 🤝That’s what our Outreach Skills Academy students packed into this summer!

From daily lessons in , money management, cooking, and self-advocacy—right into activities with Piers Park Sailing Center, Lovelane Special Needs Horseback Riding Program, On the Mark Archery LLC, Fencing Academy of Boston, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), Central Rock Watertown, Waypoint Adventure and more, every moment was designed to build independence, confidence and real world skills.

Explore our other program offerings: Perkins.org/Outreach

08/22/2025

We love to make learning fun for everyone! In Indonesia and our other international programs, we host workshops for teachers and parents of children with disabilities because we know that in order to support the child, we must support the adults in their lives as well. 💙

Explore our approach in Indonesia: bit.ly/4mVp49j

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