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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Using Braille, Students Write Themselves Into Steinbeck’s
In a classroom punctuated by the steady rhythm of braillers, secondary students in Eva P.’s class stepped into the world of Of Mice and Men—not as readers alone, but as...
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Serving Independence: Snack Bar Empowers Students with
For Secondary and STRIDE students like Conner H., the OSB snack bar serves as a hands-on training ground where classroom lessons meet real responsibility. A high school student,...
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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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Today's the day to celebrate everything they do! Happy Mother's Day from Overbrook School for the Blind! Image Description: A black t-shirt that reads "OSB Mom" in red and white text is hanging in the courtyard. Behind it are numerous out of focus people gathering on a sunny day. #OverbrookSchoolfortheBlind #OSB2026... Read Full Post
Posted: May 10, 7:30 AMAt Overbrook School for the Blind, we know growth doesn't happen alone. For DeAngelo, a deafblind student in OSB's Secondary Program, growth is shared with his intervener, Kim. DeAngelo and Kim have built a strong relationship over the last three years as Kim has worked one-on-one to provide a stable learning... Read Full Post
Posted: May 5, 10:30 AMOSB Secondary and STRIDE students participated in a Transition Fair last week. Vendors including the Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians, BestWork Industries for the Blind, the National Federation of the Blind and more joined us on campus to interact with our students and share opportunities for their... Read Full Post
Posted: April 29, 1:01 PMStudents at Overbrook School for the Blind celebrated Earth Day last week with the Philly Goat Project, a scavenger hunt in the orchard, a planting station and more. Activities like these supplement our students' learning in and outside the classroom. Help our students enjoy more special events by making a donation... Read Full Post
Posted: April 28, 12:49 PM