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Overbrook School for the Blind

October is Vision Awareness Month

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.

A Place to Thrive

We give students the opportunity to have amazing lives both in and out of the classroom! As part of the Expanded Core Curriculum, students are supported by a community that helps to foster friendships and navigate growing up. Social skills education, extra-curricular activities, and vocational skills are part of every day learning at our school.

School Calendar

Oct 31

Fall Festival

Latest Social Media Posts

Facebook Post

  • In 2019, OSB student Shamirah Brown used her white cane to safely navigate the Philly streets on White Cane Day! Celebrated every October 15th, White Cane Safety Day brings awareness to people who use white canes to navigate.The day featured visits from local new outlets and the Phillies very own Phillie Phanatic! At... Read Full Post

    Posted: October 16, 8:14 AM

  • IT'S WHITE CANE DAY! One way capable students at OSB are taught to use their white canes effectively is through practical real-life application. Primary student Carly and Secondary student Journey recently applied their skills to safely navigate to a local McDonalds restaurant and Giant Supermarket. Both skilled cane... Read Full Post

    Posted: October 15, 10:21 AM

Mission

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.