Outreach Services Perkins School for the Blind Outreach Services Perkins School for the Blind Outreach Services offers a variety of programs for people of all ages, as well as for families and professionals from Massachusetts and throughout New England. These services consist of a variety of conferences, workshops and in-service training, both on and off Perkins campus, for vision professionals, early intervention and school teachers, elder care providers, medical professionals, community groups, parents and family members. Rehabilitation Teachers provide direct instruction and consultation to elders who are legally blind and their families.
Services strive to help elders live comfortable and with a higher level of independence.
The Program provides education, orientation and mobility, rehabilitation, and vision services to school children, adults, early intervention providers, local school districts, parents and teachers in Western Massachusetts, Cape Cod and the Islands. A regional office in Hyannis serves as a resource center for adaptive materials, assessment tools, and advanced computer systems. Outreach Weekends Opportunities for students of all ages to come together of training and peer networking. This is an intensive three-week program of training and recreation aimed at skill development and improving self confidence. Summer Employment Program Five weeks of paid job experience and job skills seminars make up this program.