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Contact Information
Perkins School for the BlindContact: Martha Majors, Education Director
Email Address: Deafblind@Perkins.org
Phone: 617-972-7500
Alternate Phone: 617-972-7227 xAdmissions
View Deafblind Program Website
175 North Beacon Street Watertown, MA 02472
Area Served: Greater Boston
Map Location Deafblind Program
Narrative
The Deafblind School offers comprehensive educational services to students ages 3-22 who are deafblind. The education and training of the children incorporate a developmental approach, stressing language and communication development, individualized instruction, and age appropriate curriculum in a total communication environment. The School offers curricula in pre-academics/preschool, early academics, functional academics/vocational, and skills for life. An interdisciplinary team of: educators, clinicians, related service providers, support, and residential staff work together to implement each child’s educational program.
Service Types
- Schools - Day
- Schools - Residential
Program Type
- Education
- Vocational
Populations Served
- DeafBlind
Ages Served
- 3 - 4
- 5 - 8
- 9 - 13
- 14 - 18
- 19 - 22
Accessibility Features
- Accessible Parking
- Accessible Restrooms
- Elevators
- Medical Needs
- Near Public Transportation
- Wheelchair Ramps
Additional Information
- Accredited By: NEASC
- Fees: Personal Funds
- Licensed By: ESE,EEC
