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.
Overbrook School for the Blind
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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The entire OSB Community is ecstatically proud of teacher Kelsey McGuire, who has been named a finalist for the National Hockey League’s prestigious Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award. McGuire’s efforts to provide hockey playing opportunities for the visually impaired in the Philadelphia region has created...Read Full Post
Posted: May 7, 10:47 AMMeet OSB AmeriCorps Member Whitney! Whitney is 23, and from West Springfield, PA. Her favorite part of being an OSB AmeriCorps instructor and mentor is helping students realize that they have more abilities than their disability. She says seeing the students realize this is the most magical and rewarding part of the...Read Full Post
Posted: April 29, 8:00 PM