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 we celebrate the birthday of Helen Keller. 🌟 Born on June 27, 1880, Keller became the first DeafBlind person to earn a college degree and spent her life proving that disability is never a limitation on what a person can achieve. She advocated tirelessly for blind and DeafBlind people around the world through... Read Full Post
Posted: June 27, 7:02 AMOverbrook School for the Blind’s Extended School Year Program is designed to help students maintain skills and reduce regression during the summer months. For five weeks, students continue working toward academic, social, behavioral, and vocational goals through engaging summer themes and hands-on activities. ... Read Full Post
Posted: June 25, 9:30 AMOnly one week left to double your impact. 💛 Now through June 30, every gift made to Overbrook School for the Blind will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $100,000. That means your support can go twice as far for OSB students who are blind, visually impaired, or living with additional challenges. Don’t miss this... Read Full Post
Posted: June 23, 7:15 AMToday, we recognize Juneteenth: a day that honors freedom, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit of justice. At OSB, we also recognize that conversations about equity must include disability. For Black individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or living with additional disabilities, access, representation, and... Read Full Post
Posted: June 19, 8:02 AM