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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Weather Alert: School Closed Monday, February 23
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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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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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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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❄️ Weather Update – Two-Hour Delay Tomorrow ❄️ Due to weather conditions and out of an abundance of caution for our students, families, and staff, Overbrook School for the Blind will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow. 🕙 Staff will report two hours later than their normal start time. 🚌 Transportation services... Read Full Post
Posted: February 23, 3:18 PM❄️ Blizzard of 2026 at Overbrook ❄️ Today, our beautiful campus at Overbrook School for the Blind was transformed into a winter wonderland during the Blizzard of 2026. While classes were closed to ensure the safety of our students, families, and staff, our grounds and facilities teams were hard at work preparing... Read Full Post
Posted: February 23, 7:04 AM❄️Weather Update: School Closed Monday, February 23, Due to Blizzard❄️ Dear OSB Families, Due to the forecasted blizzard conditions and in the interest of the safety of our students, families, and staff, Overbrook School for the Blind will be closed tomorrow, Monday, February 23. This decision was made after... Read Full Post
Posted: February 22, 5:18 PM❄️ Weather Update: School Closed Monday, February 23 ❄️ Due to forecasted blizzard conditions and in the interest of the safety of our students, families, and staff, Overbrook School for the Blind will be closed tomorrow, Monday, February 23. This decision was made after carefully monitoring the weather forecast,... Read Full Post
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