Philadelphia, PA (Sept. 17, 2026) – Overbrook School for the Blind (OSB) broke ground today on a major campus expansion, marking the launch of Phase Two of its $20 million Taking Flight Capital Campaign. The expansion will add a new kitchen, student cafeteria, bus turnaround and more to OSB's 26-acre campus. The groundbreaking transforms years of planning into action, turning the campaign's vision into a physical reality on campus. 

"For nearly 200 years, OSB has adapted to meet the needs of our students, and this groundbreaking is the latest example of that commitment," said Pamela Vasserman, Director of Development and Communications. "It's proof of what our donors, families and staff can accomplish together, and it sets the stage for everything still ahead in this campaign."

The Taking Flight Campaign is a multi-million-dollar effort to enhance safety, accessibility and opportunity for current and future students. In addition to campus infrastructure, the campaign supports initiatives including CVI Complete, a program serving the growing population of children diagnosed with Cortical Vision Impairment; OSBnb, a fully accessible, student-run bed and breakfast on campus; the Braille Signage Initiative; and a Personal Investing and Financial Literacy Course for students with visual impairments and additional disabilities.

To learn more about the Taking Flight Campaign, visit OSB.org/TakingFlight.

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About Overbrook School for the Blind
Founded in 1832, Overbrook School for the Blind (OSB) is one of the nation's oldest schools for students who are blind or visually impaired. OSB is located in Philadelphia on a 26-acre campus and serves students from birth through age 21. OSB provides individualized education through the Expanded Core Curriculum, specialized programming for students with Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) through the Rosenblatt Family CVI Center and a range of residential, therapeutic and transition services designed to prepare students for independent, fulfilling lives. OSB's reach extends beyond Philadelphia through international partnerships across Southeast Asia, sharing expertise in blindness and visual impairment education worldwide. For more information, visit obs.org.

Media Contact
Jason Lee, Public Relations & Marketing Specialist
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