Our executive team drives Perkins in its undaunted pursuit of equal access, excellence in education and the fundamental belief that every child can learn. Basler currently chairs Perkins' Board of Trustees, and was founding chair of the Trust Board, where she led the school's first-ever comprehensive capital campaign.
She created and co-chairs the annual Perkins Possibilities Gala. Basler has worked as a marketer, advertising executive and advisor to several nonprofits and startups. She has been dedicated to helping charities find their voice for more than 25 years. Basler conceptualized BlindNewWorld, a grassroots movement that seeks to change people's perceptions of blindness and promote inclusion.
She created and co-chairs the annual Perkins Possibilities Gala. Basler has worked as a marketer, advertising executive and advisor to several nonprofits and startups. She has been dedicated to helping charities find their voice for more than 25 years. Basler conceptualized BlindNewWorld, a grassroots movement that seeks to change people's perceptions of blindness and promote inclusion.
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We're on a 5-year mission to reach 50,000 children with Cortical/Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI). Every moment counts. We believe all children have great potential, that possibility exists in every challenge and that education is a human right. We believe the world is made more vibrant when all people are seen, valued and empowered to make their voices heard.
Perkins India
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But more than half of children with multiple disabilities have never been to school. Perkins India dedicates every day to bringing these children the education they want and deserve. Perkins India launched the Identification and Intervention (IDI) model to identify children with multiple disabilities and vision impairment, and to connect them with interventions and education.
CVI Now
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CVI stands for Cortical Visual Impairment/Cerebral Visual Impairment. CVI is a brain-based visual impairment caused by damage to the visual pathways or visual processing areas of the brain-and it's the leading cause of visual impairment in children. Individuals with CVI are neurodiverse, and their perspective on the world is unique and valuable.
Our Work
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We are building a world where people with complex disabilities and visual impairments can learn and thrive.
Through Perkins' Core Programs and Services, we work to fulfill our mission of serving children and young adults with multiple disabilities and their families around the globe, as well as the educators, professionals and researchers who support them, by focusing on innovation and excellence in educational services, accessibility and professional development.
Through Perkins' Core Programs and Services, we work to fulfill our mission of serving children and young adults with multiple disabilities and their families around the globe, as well as the educators, professionals and researchers who support them, by focusing on innovation and excellence in educational services, accessibility and professional development.
International Programs
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Children with visual impairment and multiple disabilities rely on adults with the commitment and special skills to help them learn. Perkins International works with families, teachers, schools, doctors, hospitals, community leaders, universities and governments to make education accessible to all children-wherever they are and whatever their ability.
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