Regional Websites
Perkins International believes knowledge is most powerful when it is shared and that access to information is essential to empowering people with disabilities, their families, and professionals in the field.
To that end, we are pleased to offer the following resources and materials.
World Braille Usage
Information on the Third Edition
The third edition of World Braille Usage [PDF] includes 133 languages that have been transcribed into 137 different braille alphabet and punctuation codes, and represents 142 countries. It has been made possible by hundreds of people who use and produce braille throughout the world, and captures a new perspective on the global use of braille.
Position Papers
Education For All
To contribute to discussions on education reform, Perkins International released a position paper entitled "Advancing Education for All Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired with Multiple Disabilities."
The paper is available to download in English, French, and Spanish.
Papers from the 5th Africa Forum
Download English and French versions of keynote addresses and papers presented during the 5th Africa Forum, the continent's largest-ever gathering in the blindness field.
Assistive Technology Tools for Independence
Perkins Products Online Store
In addition to the Perkins Brailler®, we offer a broad spectrum of high- and low-tech devices to improve independence at home, at work, and at school. We also partner with associations for the blind, ministries of education, and resellers around the globe in an effort to provide accessible equipment to all who need it.
Online Resources for Educators
Teaching Resources from Perkins.org
Perkins experts, recognized pioneers and leaders in the field, are sharing a host of resources for professionals including: live webinars, on demand webcasts, educational publications, and much more. Visit our teaching resources section and you can sign up to receive monthly email updates.
DB-Link: Resources on Deafblindness
DB-Link is a leading resource for literature on deafblindness. A joint project between Perkins and Teaching Research of Western Oregon University, DB-Link is a clearinghouse of information for parents and professionals, including an online bibliographic database for users to browse, fact sheets on deafblindness, and the ability for users to send inquiries and receive references for appropriate literature.
From Our Local Partners in Latin America
Perkins International partners in Latin America are sharing their own resources online, increasing the impact of our mutual work throughout the region.
Perkins International Latinoamerica Website
Visit our regional Spanish language website for information on projects and programs and news from our partners.
Watch Video from Fatima School
This Spanish language video, produced by a graduate of Perkins' Educational Leadership Program, highlights Fatima School in Buenos Aires, Argentina.