During Trips Week, 7McDonough went to Boston. While in Boston, our class went to what I think is one of the most interesting places. The Perkins School for the Blind was a top priority for our class. We first became interested in the Perkins School when we read The Miracle Worker in English class. In it, there are many references to the facility. Additionally, our class ran a bake sale to raise money so that we could make a donation. We were determined to visit the school and there was much anticipation.
On the last day of Trips Week, our class made the trip to the famous Perkins School. Many famous people, such as Helen Keller and Ann Sullivan attended the school. This is not a coincidence. The school was the first of its kind in America. Since its founding in 1829, it has educated thousands of students with vision impairments.
Although our tour guide was partially blind, he conducted the tour through the whole school without a falter. We saw everything from the main hall to the gym. Additionally, we even had the opportunity to meet a deaf-blind woman who had attended Perkins. We were able to communicate with her in sign language.
It was amazing to see how teachers adapt their techniques to help their students. It was also interesting to compare the differences between NCCS and Perkins. There are many adjustments made to everything on the campus to ensure that it was 100% accessible to the students. For example, the basketball hoop made a sound so that players could hear where to shoot. The library was also interesting, especially their system of reading (Braille). The Perkins School for the Blind was enthralling, and I would recommend it to anyone traveling to Boston.
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