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Perkins Insight eNewsletter on Communication Systems

In the latest issue of Perkins Insight focused on Communication Systems, we explore how Perkins’ total communication philosophy encourages students who are visually impaired, blind, and deafblind with or without other disabilities, to express themselves and engage in meaningful conversations each day.

Inside this Issue

A preschool student touches tangible symbols

Inside Story: Take a peak inside Perkins’ classrooms to see how every activity - from singing songs to playing games to developing literacy skills - maximizes a student’s ability to communicate. Learn more.

Spotlight: Meet 9-year-old Kimi Arevalo, a student in Perkins Deafblind Program. Every day, Kimi amazes her teachers and family with her enthusiasm for learning new ways to interact with the world around her. Learn more. 

International: Lina Sabbagh is helping children who are deafblind communicate at the Lebanese School for the Blind and Deaf using teaching strategies she developed in Perkins Educational Leadership Program. Learn more.

Read the entire Perkins Insight: Communication Systems online today! 

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