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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. We stand for disability inclusion. We believe real change is global change.
We believe every child can learn and learning is for life. We stand for disability inclusion. We believe real change is global change.
Overview
Location
United States, Massachusetts, Watertown
Employees
501-1000
Phone
+1 617-924-3434
Founded date
1832
Mentions in press and media 13
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| Aug 3, 2025 | National Braille Press Announces 2025 Touch of Genius Winner: See3D, Inc. | National Braille Press (NBP) announced the 2025 winner of the Louis Braille Touch of Genius Prize for Innovation is See3D, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded by Caroline Karbowski. See3D is a collaborative, volunteer, community initiative ... |
| Oct 16, 2023 | Accessercise’s app makes it easier for people with disabilities to exercise | Ali Jawad is a British Paralympic powerlifting champion, and he has a conviction: “Exercise must be seen as something for all, regardless of impairment.” Jawad’s belief is the reason he joined forces with his former agent and fellow British... |
| Sep 27, 2023 | Travel wheelchair Revolve Air launches on Kickstarter | Revolve Air, a travel wheelchair that can fold to cabin-luggage size, is now available for preorders on Kickstarter at a cost of $4,999. Its future retail price is estimated at $7,500, although it could be lower depending on the success of ... |
| Sep 23, 2023 | Disability tech startups kill the cynic in me | W elcome to the TechCrunch Exchange, a weekly startups-and-markets newsletter. It’s inspired by the daily TechCrunch+ column where it gets its name. Want it in your inbox every Saturday? Sign up here. The Perkins School for the Blind has id... |
| Sep 8, 2023 | Ready, set, network at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 | With less than two weeks to go until TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 kicks off in San Francisco, we’re here with a reminder that networking is job fun at Disrupt! Yes, networking is serious business, and with more than 10,000 attendees, you’ll find... |
| Feb 18, 2023 | Four-day Orientation on Inclusive Early Child Care Development (ECCD) Begins in Thimphu | Yesterday marked the start of a four-day orientation for facilitators from government and private ECCDs across the nation, led by experts from Perkins International, US. The orientation is focused on Inclusive Early Child Care and Developme... |
| May 17, 2022 | What Software Can Dramatically Improve Your Digital Accessibility? | David Thompson, Tech Times 17 May 2022, 12:05 pm (Photo : SHVETS production from Pexels) It's a prevalent misconception that web accessibility only serves individuals who are disabled or have sensory, mental, or motor limitations. Making yo... |
| Feb 13, 2020 | Latest Trump Travel Ban Hits Disabled Africans Harder | Yetnebersh Nigussie conducting a program on youth leadership at the forum. Perkins School for the Blind |
| Feb 16, 2018 | OC takes on ‘The Miracle Worker’ | OC theater, art, music Helen Keller bio Anne Sullivan bio ‘The Miracle Worker’ summary Perkins School for the Blind Odessa College Theater Performance Program chief Mark Kolokoff is always drawn to well- written plays and he counts “The Mir... |
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FAQ about Perkins School For The Blind
When was Perkins School For The Blind founded?
Perkins School For The Blind was founded in 1832.
What has the press written about Perkins School For The Blind?
Parsers VC has collected 13 articles mentioning Perkins School For The Blind, among them “National Braille Press Announces 2025 Touch of Genius Winner: See3D, Inc.” (Aug 3, 2025) and “Accessercise’s app makes it easier for people with disabilities to exercise” (Oct 16, 2023).
Is Perkins School For The Blind still active?
Yes, Perkins School For The Blind is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Mar 8, 2026.