APH is committed to empowering people who are blind or low vision by providing accessible and innovative products, materials, and services for lifelong success. This mission is fundamental to the way we work and is foundational to both the physical products we create and the intangible services and experiences we provide. From the classroom to the workplace and beyond, APH is building a more equitable and inclusive world by serving the needs of the blind and low vision community.
We believe the future belongs to everyone.
At Perkins School for the Blind, we transform lives by helping children with disabilities find their place in the world. As a global leader in education for children with visual impairments, including deafblindness, CVI, CHARGE, and multiple disabilities, we are proud to offer a continuum of services that addresses every need, ability, and age – infancy through adulthood. Our innovative programs include day and residential options, virtual transition programming, direct services in public schools and much more. Since 1829, we've empowered children and young adults with the education
The DVIDB Distinguished Service Award is to recognize exemplary leadership and commitment to the field of education and rehabilitation of students with visual impairments and deafblindness.
The DVIDB Exemplary Advocate Award is to recognize exemplary leadership and commitment to the field of education and rehabilitation of students with visual impairments and deafblindness.
The DVIDB Teacher of the Year Award honors a person who is exceptionally dedicated, knowledgeable and a skilled certified Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments or Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist in any state approved or accredited day or specialized school, who serves students who are visually impaired, ages birth through 21, with or without additional disabilities.
The DVIDB Virginia M. Sowell Student of the Year Award recognizes a student who demonstrates a commitment to the education and/or rehabilitation of individuals with visual impairments and deafblindness. The award was named after Dr. Virginia Sowell whose lifetime contributions to the profession impacted the lives of numerous educators and countless children and adults with visual impairments and deafblindness.