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
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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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Have you secured your tickets yet? Don't miss OSB's annual Designer Bag Bingo on Saturday, January 31. Attendees can win handbags from brands like Coach, Kate Space, Tory Burch and more. Your registration and donations will help support students with visual and other impairments. Register here:... Read Full Post
Posted: January 12, 10:00 AMOSB student Ethan was recently recognized with the 2025 Good Citizens Award by the Great Valley Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. Ethan was selected for consistently demonstrating the four qualities of good citizenship: dependability, service, leadership and patriotism. After Ethan... Read Full Post
Posted: January 8, 10:00 AMIt'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 AMHappy 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