The Vision of Overbrook School for the Blind is to inspire individuals with visual impairment, including those with additional challenges, to achieve their highest potential; to share our culture that embraces their abilities; to be a dynamic and leading educational organization; and to use our expertise to positively influence our students, families, partners and peers, regionally, nationally and internationally.
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Using Braille, Students Write Themselves Into Steinbeck’s
In a classroom punctuated by the steady rhythm of braillers, secondary students in Eva P.’s class stepped into the world of Of Mice and Men—not as readers alone, but as...
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An Innovative Reading Program Connects Students of All Ages
Among the challenges facing educators at Overbrook School for the Blind is finding ways to connect students across ages and abilities without carving away the precious minutes...
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Teacher’s Corner: Katie Davis TVI
Katie Davis starts her day with three- to six-year-olds at Overbrook School for the Blind. Some mornings it’s braille practice—showing kids how to slide paper into the...
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The Mission of Overbrook School for the Blind is to develop and deliver education that enhances the options available for persons with visual impairments, including those with additional challenges, so that they have the greatest opportunity to experience active and fulfilling lives.
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Where Preparation Meets Purpose: Inside OSB’s Woodbine House Workforce Lab Long before the first guest ever crosses the threshold of the Woodbine House, the work has already begun. Inside a classroom reimagined as a “lab,” students at Overbrook School for the Blind are not simply attending another period on their... Read Full Post
Posted: February 20, 6:55 AMLast week, OSB's Early Childhood students enjoyed a special Valentine's Day Dance! Students had the opportunity to let loose and explore different sensory objects and lights with their friends and classmates. Read Full Post
Posted: February 18, 12:22 PMHuman Resource Specialist Matthew Bronstein represented OSB at UPenn's recent career fair! Want to join OSB in educating and uplifting our students with visual impairments? Take a look at our open positions and apply today! Read Full Post
Posted: February 17, 12:59 PMSending love to our students, families, alumni, and staff! ❤️ Happy Valentine's Day! Image Description: Large red text reads "Happy Valentine's Day!" Below is a pink heart and the word love before the Overbrook School for the Blind logo. The border is doodles of small red and pink hearts. #OSB2026... Read Full Post
Posted: February 14, 6:30 AM