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CBS News Story Reports on Declining Braille Literacy

Watch CBS video featuring Perkins and addressing the importance of braille literacy.

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Japanese Documentary on Helen Keller Filmed at Perkins

NHK Japan Public Broadcasting Corporation celebrates the life and legacy of Helen Keller.

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Legislation Requiring Accessible Technology Passes U.S. Senate

From braille to broadband to the Blackberry - people with disabilities benefit from new technology bill.

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Movie Theaters To Improve Accessibility for Blind, Deaf

MA movie theater chains will undergo renovations improving accessibility for patrons who are blind or deaf.

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Read Perkins 2010-2015 Strategic Plan

Perkins has exciting plans for the next five years. Help us turn this vision into a reality.

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Perkins Honored at National Braille Challenge Finals

Teacher of the Year and student film honor awarded during the 2010 National Braille Challenge Ceremony.

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Unilever Execs Visit Perkins

Unilever executives get an idea of what it means to be blind. Read and watch video from the Boston Globe.

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An Inspiring Sendoff for Class of 2010

With confidence and excitement for the future the Class of 2010 leaves Perkins. 

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Dancing the Night Away at Prom

Students celebrate and groove to live music at Perkins Senior Prom.

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Revels and Perkins Students in "Celebration of Spring"

Perkins students joined The Revels for their 10th annual free community concert.