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Overbrook School for the Blind

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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.

Announcements & News

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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  • It's World Braille Day! Many of our students use braille to communicate and learn. Find out what OSB looks in braille! Braille was invented by Louis Braille in the 1800s. The tactile writing system of 6 raised dots helps people easily feel representations of letters, numbers, and symbols. We celebrate World Braille... Read Full Post

    Posted: January 4, 5:30 AM

  • Happy New Year from OSB! Thanks to our committed donors, we're happy to announce we reached our year-end goal of $50,000 in matched gifts. Thank you for your support throughout 2025 and for your continued dedication in 2026. Kick off the new year by becoming a monthly donor for easy and consistent giving:... Read Full Post

    Posted: January 1, 11:01 AM

  • Overbrook School for the Blind alum and champion Nanci Sumner recently completed a 10+ mile walk in support of OSB's mission to improve the lives of students with visual and other impairments. Nanci enjoyed nice weather and clear skies during her 4.5-hour trek through Philadelphia. More than 21,000 steps later, she's... Read Full Post

    Posted: 12/30/25, 10:30 AM

  • The year is nearly over but there's still time to make a matched gift! Donate today until Wednesday, Dec. 31, and OSB will double your gift up to $50,000. Gifts of any size have the power to change lives. Make a gift today: Read Full Post

    Posted: 12/29/25, 12:45 PM

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.

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