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Perkins helps children with disabilities find their place in the world.

06/15/2026

All month long, we’re spotlighting our seniors doing what they love as we count down to graduation day on June 26th! Today, join us in celebrating Finnian, Madison, Kyle, Eleanor, and Emmett as members of our talented team! 🎓🏃

'Cause I'm happy just to dance with you 🕺💃Elegant outfits, perfect weather, and a dance floor full of smiles made at P...
06/14/2026

'Cause I'm happy just to dance with you 🕺💃

Elegant outfits, perfect weather, and a dance floor full of smiles made at Perkins a night to remember! 💙✨

06/13/2026

Each year, Perkins runs Camp Abilities Boston, a week-long program where students with connect with peers and participate in recreational experiences in a supportive environment that meets them where they are.

For the surfing unit, students first practiced balancing on dry land before making their way to the pool and getting up on the boards. 🏄

06/12/2026

"Pride is about belonging. The hard-won recognition that every person deserves to be fully seen, fully valued, and fully themselves. Belonging sits at the center of everything we do for the students, families, and communities we serve," says Perkins President and CEO, David Barth.

From our community to yours, we see you, we celebrate you, and we are proud to be a place where everyone belongs. 🏳️‍🌈

Play is how children explore, connect, problem-solve, and make sense of the world. For children with , it can also be a...
06/11/2026

Play is how children explore, connect, problem-solve, and make sense of the world. For children with , it can also be a powerful pathway to inclusion, confidence, and participation.

In recognition of , Katie Holland, Perkins’ Executive Director of International Programs, sat down with Justin van Fleet of Theirworld to reflect on the power of play to unlock learning, belonging, and opportunity for every child.

As global momentum grows around learning through play, we have an opportunity – and a responsibility – to ensure that every child is included from the start. Because play is not a luxury: it’s fundamental to every child’s learning.

Katie and Justin had a powerful conversation that’s worth diving into – read more: https://bit.ly/4xkO3Jc

When Isabella’s parents learned about her visual impairment, they didn’t know where to begin. Now, Isabella is a Perkins...
06/10/2026

When Isabella’s parents learned about her visual impairment, they didn’t know where to begin. Now, Isabella is a Perkins graduate! 🎓

Isabella graduated from our Infant-Toddler Program in March, and is moving on to her next chapter with a toolkit of amazing new skills, trusted resources, and many great friendships. 💙

Every day, your support helps children like Isabella explore their worlds and imagine possibilities that once felt out of reach. Make your gift go 2x further today at: https://bit.ly/3R45DAD

06/09/2026

All month long, we’re spotlighting our seniors doing what they love as we count down to graduation day on June 26th! Today, join us in celebrating Zoey, Sarah, and Hugh as members of our talented chorus! 🎓🎶

Inclusive play creates moments where every child can learn. And that’s the heart of what we do at Perkins.In Vietnam, a ...
06/08/2026

Inclusive play creates moments where every child can learn. And that’s the heart of what we do at Perkins.

In Vietnam, a school community came together in celebration of people with disabilities, bringing students, their families, and local community members into a shared, joyful space.

With support from The LEGO Foundation, Perkins worked alongside teachers to set up a LEGO® Braille Bricks corner, bringing learning through play to life. Students with and without disabilities engaged in activities like discovering mystery objects, finding word associations, and math challenges, exploring and learning side by side.

Accessible materials help break down barriers, making play and learning possible for every child. Accessible play is inclusive play, and inclusive play changes lives. 💙

06/07/2026

It doesn’t hurt to have a little bit of an attitude 😎

Hear from Kim Charlson as she chats with our students about how to stay safe when you’re out in public as an adult who is or . We’re grateful to Kim for sharing her lived experience with the next generation. 💙

06/06/2026

No snow? No problem! 🛷

In Adapted classes at Perkins, students with disabilities are exposed to a variety of sports and athletics.

Today, Kelsey takes us through our adaptive station, where students can practice pushing or pulling the sled on a mat across the gym floor.

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