@PerkinsVision

Perkins helps kids with disabilities find their place in the world. We believe every child can learn.

 Watertown, MA
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For people with disabilities, employment opportunities remain unnecessarily difficult when accessibility and inclusion are treated as exceptions rather than expectations. This #NDEAM, read the latest Perspectives On Disabilities here: bit.ly/3VLtgAc
Text: Perspectives on Disabilities. Make access the expectation rather than the exception. Expectation and exception are highlighted for emphasis. Perkins logo.

ALT Text: Perspectives on Disabilities. Make access the expectation rather than the exception. Expectation and exception are highlighted for emphasis. Perkins logo.

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POV: School IS your red carpet 📸✨ VD: Owen gets off the school bus wearing a button down shirt and different teachers tell him how nicely dressed he is as he walks into school. A camera sound flashes in the background with a freeze frame on Owen smiling for the camera.
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Blind kids can make art too! From painting pictures with a #WhiteCane to making tactile identifiers for their mobility devices, art allows everyone to express creativity in their own way. #BlindnessAwarenessMonth
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Did you know that our #PerkinsBrailler can create tactile pictures that can be enjoyed by all people: blind, low vision, and sighted? This jack-o-lantern example is the perfect way to get into the Halloween spirit while also teaching students brailler fundamentals! 🎃
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Thank you for believing in a more inclusive world! 💙 When you support Perkins this month, we’ll send you a dark blue sticker that says “I believe in disability inclusion” in both #Braille and print as a thank you. Make a gift today and get yours! bit.ly/4rnWYH0
Disability inclusion sticker, sitting on a stone wall. The text above the sticker reads "Get your free, braille sticker!". The sticker features a colorful globe surrounded by people holding hands and illustrations representing different mobility and accessibility needs.

ALT Disability inclusion sticker, sitting on a stone wall. The text above the sticker reads "Get your free, braille sticker!". The sticker features a colorful globe surrounded by people holding hands and illustrations representing different mobility and accessibility needs.

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Being THIS excited to go to school >>> ✨🥹 Video description: Mathew's teacher greets him off the bus and together they walk hand in hand with his white cane into the school building.
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The #WhiteCane is an incredible tool used by #Blind and #LowVision people all over the world to move independently. Over time the tip wears down, affecting the feedback it provides. Knowing how and when to change the tip is an important step in keeping a cane reliable and safe.
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Learning how to use a #WhiteCane is a key part of developing independence for some students who are #Blind. Here, Brayden works with his instructor to learn a new technique that helps him stay oriented along the edge of a sidewalk. #BlindnessAwarenessMonth
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There's nothing like spending an afternoon at America's Most Beloved ballpark with peers who just get it. Perkins was so excited to be invited to the @RedSoxFoundation's Fantasy Day. Because everyone deserves a chance to get in the game. ⚾️
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Instead of wondering, “How could a person with a disability possibly do this job,” employers should be asking, “What does this person need to do the job effectively?” This #NDEAM, read the latest Perspectives On Disabilities piece here: bit.ly/3VLtgAc
Text: Perspectives on disabilities. ““Becoming disabled changed how she would work, but it didn’t end her career.” Perkins logo.

ALT Text: Perspectives on disabilities. ““Becoming disabled changed how she would work, but it didn’t end her career.” Perkins logo.

Text: The problem isn't a lack of ability. It's a lack of access. Employment inequality for Americans with disabilities is reinforced by inaccessible technology, inflexible hiring processes, and misconceptions that prevent qualified workers from demonstrating their abilities.

ALT Text: The problem isn't a lack of ability. It's a lack of access. Employment inequality for Americans with disabilities is reinforced by inaccessible technology, inflexible hiring processes, and misconceptions that prevent qualified workers from demonstrating their abilities.

Text: 20% of people in one study said they had considered not requesting an accommodation they needed because they feared backlash. Employment in the U.S. in 2025. 23% of people with disabilities. 65% of people without disabilities.

ALT Text: 20% of people in one study said they had considered not requesting an accommodation they needed because they feared backlash. Employment in the U.S. in 2025. 23% of people with disabilities. 65% of people without disabilities.

Text: Making accessibility the expectation, not the exception. October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a good time for employers to look at the practical steps they can take to break this cycle.

ALT Text: Making accessibility the expectation, not the exception. October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a good time for employers to look at the practical steps they can take to break this cycle.

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Continuing our #WhiteCaneDay celebrations, we asked Beth and Cory from @PerkinsLibrary to show us a few of the different canes from their collections. 🧑‍🦯 Have you tried any of these? There are plenty of canes in the @BlindNewWorld to discover!
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Being #Blind doesn’t stop anyone from exploring the world. ✨ This #WhiteCaneDay, we’re celebrating the people who use a #WhiteCane, and the educators and #OrientationAndMobility specialists who teach the skills behind independent travel.
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Inclusion belongs everywhere — including on your water bottle! 💙 When you make a gift to Perkins, we’ll send you an exclusive dark blue sticker featuring "I believe in disability inclusion" in both #Braille and print. Claim your free sticker today bit.ly/4rnWYH0
Pink water bottle, with a disability inclusion sticker. Text to the right of the water bottle reads "Get your free, braille sticker!". The sticker features a colorful globe surrounded by people holding hands and illustrations representing different mobility and accessibility needs

ALT Pink water bottle, with a disability inclusion sticker. Text to the right of the water bottle reads "Get your free, braille sticker!". The sticker features a colorful globe surrounded by people holding hands and illustrations representing different mobility and accessibility needs

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October is #BlindnessAwarenessMonth, and globally an estimated 2.2 billion people live with a #VisualImpairment. 💙 Check out these tips we pulled together with our friends at @BlindNewWorld for interacting with folks who are #Blind or have #LowVision.🧑‍🦯
Icon of person announcing their name to a blind person. Text: Identify yourself. Always say who you are when entering and leaving a conversation, and each time you speak in a group setting. Speech bubble: Ex: "This is [your name]"

ALT Icon of person announcing their name to a blind person. Text: Identify yourself. Always say who you are when entering and leaving a conversation, and each time you speak in a group setting. Speech bubble: Ex: "This is [your name]"

Icon of hands raised with hearts. Text: Offering help. Many people will ask for help if they need it, and may just be evaluating their surroundings vs needing assistance. If you do offer help, always ask “Do you want assistance?” instead of insisting they do.

ALT Icon of hands raised with hearts. Text: Offering help. Many people will ask for help if they need it, and may just be evaluating their surroundings vs needing assistance. If you do offer help, always ask “Do you want assistance?” instead of insisting they do.

Icons of a guide dog, person with white cane, and person with motorized wheelchair. Text: Do not touch. NEVER pet or distract guide dogs, or touch and grab canes and other mobility equipment.

ALT Icons of a guide dog, person with white cane, and person with motorized wheelchair. Text: Do not touch. NEVER pet or distract guide dogs, or touch and grab canes and other mobility equipment.

A graphic showing a rainbow spectrum passing through an eye icon. Text: Blindness is a spectrum. Every blind person is different, so what works for one person may not work for another. Instead of making assumptions, let them tell you what they prefer!

ALT A graphic showing a rainbow spectrum passing through an eye icon. Text: Blindness is a spectrum. Every blind person is different, so what works for one person may not work for another. Instead of making assumptions, let them tell you what they prefer!

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Ever wondered how a blind person pours themselves a cup of water if they can’t see it? With this handy device called a #LiquidLevelIndicator, it beeps to let you know water is reaching the top of the cup! 💧 #BlindnessAwarenessMonth
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It's #BlindnessAwarenessMonth and we're all about showing off what people who are #Blind CAN do! Drop your guesses of how many points Ismael can score in 30 seconds and stay til the end for the final result! ⬇️ Answer: 13 points! Way to go Ismael 🏀
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Madilyn is practicing the #WhiteCane technique of shorelining: following a distinct edge, like where pavement meets grass. #OrientationAndMobility skills like this is the kind of learning Perkins brings to children and educators around the world every single day.
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“You’re the best thing that ever happened to me!” ✨ That’s the magic of a #WhiteCane and an environment that fully supports students like Doryan who are #Blind or #VisuallyImpaired. 🦯 #BlindnessAwarenessMonth
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Perkins’ own Rachel Bennett's episode has been nominated for a Listener’s Choice Award for Most Inspirational Podcast in the @SignalAwards! 🗳️ But we need your help! Cast your vote for @PBS' Stories for the Stage: Everyday Heroes by 10/15: bit.ly/4hLpjCS
"Stories from the Stage: Everyday Heroes" podcast cover image below logos for Perkins and Signal Awards. Text: Vote now!

ALT "Stories from the Stage: Everyday Heroes" podcast cover image below logos for Perkins and Signal Awards. Text: Vote now!

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Today is #WorldSightDay, a reminder that there is no single way to experience blindness. The landmarks represent countries where Perkins works with communities to support children with disabilities & their families, & train the teachers & educators who help them learn & grow.
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