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We believe all people should be treated with respect, and offered opportunities to define their own success. Disability inclusion We believe real change means global change . We believe sustainable partnership and collaboration and is the key to creating lasting change everywhere. 100 countries and counting We go where the children are We’re making a difference around the world, evolving our best practices, training teachers and building education systems. Making education accessible Making education accessible Perkins sets standards and builds networks to sustain and strengthen teaching, learning and community life around the world. Equipping adults to teach Equipping adults to teach We work to transform childrens’ futures through the power of teacher training. 100 years of global educational leadership 100 years of global educational leadership Perkins welcomes people from around the world to train to teach children with complex disabilities. 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How to help Upcoming event June 24, 2024 | 12:30 PM 2024 Perkins Golf Tournament More Event Info Gary Aussant Director, Perkins Access A lot of people don’t realize how difficult it is for people with disabilities to navigate the digital world. It’s important to me to help our clients truly understand that accessibility really makes a difference to people, and to the world. Because an accessible experience is really a better experience, for every customer. ” Katherine Holland Perkins International At Perkins, we believe in possibility, this radical view that everyone matters, that every child can learn, and learning is for life. And we have the expertise to make it happen. We’re not bystanders—we act, locally, nationally, and around the world.” Rachel Bennett CVI Now Raising a child with a different normal means I am building a new world for my son every day. It’s incredible that my personal journey has brought me to Perkins as the Content and Community Manager for CVINow.org. We are building CVI Now into an essential website and a dynamic online community for CVI families.” About Perkins We are the worldwide leader in education services for children and young adults who are blind and visually impaired with multiple disabilities. An international NGO, we are infinitely innovating to solve longstanding and emerging problems facing our communities, our students and our families. This is who we are Play video opens video player in modal dialog Learn moreStories & resources Article What inclusive, accessible arts education looks like Playing music, drawing and painting, making tactile sculptures of clay and cardboard — making art accessible helps kids with disabilities in many ways. 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