The Vision of Overbrook School for the Blind is to inspire individuals with visual impairment, including those with additional challenges, to achieve their highest potential; to share our culture that embraces their abilities; to be a dynamic and leading educational organization; and to use our expertise to positively influence our students, families, partners and peers, regionally, nationally and internationally.
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An Innovative Reading Program Connects Students of All Ages
Among the challenges facing educators at Overbrook School for the Blind is finding ways to connect students across ages and abilities without carving away the precious minutes...
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Teacher’s Corner: Katie Davis TVI
Katie Davis starts her day with three- to six-year-olds at Overbrook School for the Blind. Some mornings it’s braille practice—showing kids how to slide paper into the...
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Brailler, Teacher, Mentor: For "Miss I", It's All in a Day's
If you spend enough time at Overbrook School for the Blind, you begin to notice certain fixtures— people who seem woven into the fabric of the place. Rebecca Ilniski...
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The Mission of Overbrook School for the Blind is to develop and deliver education that enhances the options available for persons with visual impairments, including those with additional challenges, so that they have the greatest opportunity to experience active and fulfilling lives.
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Designer handbags aren't all that's available at this year's Bag Bingo! Today Jake showcases one of our raffle prizes: a Stanley water bottle that even matches our OSB colors. Register for Bag Bingo for the chance to win! Register here: Read Full Post
Posted: January 21, 12:30 PMCheck out OSB student Carly with this floral Coach handbag! This designer bag and more could be yours. Do you have your Bag Bingo tickets yet? We're less than two weeks away! Get tickets here: Read Full Post
Posted: January 20, 10:30 AMHappy Martin Luther King Jr. Day, OSB! Today we honor the life and legacy of one of the nation's most prominent Civil Rights activists. Martin Luther King, Jr., fought to increase equal opportunities for people of color, and similarly here at OSB, we aim to provide all our students with visual and other impairments... Read Full Post
Posted: January 19, 10:02 AMToday Malikah shows off another Designer Bag Bingo prize! This Michael Kors backpack and more will be up for grabs on Jan. 31 for winners of our regular and special bingo rounds. Your registration and donations will help us serve our students with visual and other impairments. Sign up for $35 per person or $250 for a... Read Full Post
Posted: January 16, 11:01 AM