Mission

Perkins helps children with disabilities and visual impairments find their place in the world. For nearly 200 years, Perkins has been the global leader in education services for children and young adults with disabilities and visual impairments. Today, Perkins makes quality learning accessible to 2 million children with disabilities around the world. From our renowned Massachusetts-based school, Perkins develops best-in-class teaching practices and shares them worldwide—through teacher training, sustainable education programs, and accelerating innovation for people with disabilities. Throughout our history, we have continually evolved our approach and organization to reflect the changing needs of our students and their families while upholding our core values of compassion, integrity, respect, and love.