Overbrook School for the Blind

Mark Richert, Head of International Programs at Overbrook School for the Blind, was cited this week as a principal architect of the reintroduced Alice Cogswell and Anne Sullivan Macy Act, a bipartisan federal legislation that would strengthen IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and expand educational services for students who are blind, visually impaired, or deafblind.

This is the work OSB has always done, on campus and beyond.

Read the full press release here: https://buff.ly/R8T378l

Sens. Markey, Capito, Reps. McGarvey, Rutherford Reintroduce Legislation to Expand Access to Educational Services for Students with Communications Disabilities | U.S. Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts Bill Text (PDF) Boston (June 5, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Senate...

🎓 Small caps. Big futures.

Today we're celebrating our Early Childhood graduates and the incredible growth they've shown this year. Each smile represents curiosity, determination, and a bright path ahead.

Join us in congratulating these young learners as they take their next steps. 💙

OSB's historic 26-acre campus is beautiful this time of year. 🌸

For our students, spring on campus is something experienced with every sense. The smell of flowers along the walkways, the warmth of the sun, the sounds of rustling leaves and classmates enjoying the outdoors.

This campus has been a home to our students for generations. We are so proud to share it with our community, and grateful to everyone who helps keep it thriving.

Pastries. Games. Art. And a whole lot of love!

Yesterday, OSB families came together for Pastries with Parents, and it was exactly what the end of the school year calls for. Parents and their students filled the fieldhouse for games, made art side by side, and shared some really good food together.

This is what community looks like at Overbrook. We are so glad you were here. 💛

Last week, Overbrook School for the Blind held its annual Sports Awards to celebrate our student-athletes and everything they accomplished this year.

From swimming to track and field to goalball and more, our students showed up, worked hard, and competed with the kind of perseverance that makes this community so special. It was a wonderful evening honoring some truly deserving young people.

Congratulations to all of our award winners. We are so proud of you. 👏 If you'd like to support programs like these, consider making a gift today at https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/osb/make-a-gift

OSB faculty and staff gathered recently to celebrate three employees preparing to retire after years of dedicated and passionate work with our students. Please join us in thanking Diane, Walter and Anita for all they've done for the Overbrook School for the Blind community and help us wish them a relaxing and well-deserved retirement.

Husky Pawlooza Day last week was full of arts and crafts plus games and activities for OSB students. With guidance and encouragement from their teachers, students used assistive art equipment to create their own colorful paintings and played games like Connect Four and Corn Hole. Support more special opportunities like Husky Pawlooza Day with a one-time or monthly gift: https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/osb/make-a-gift

Every year, Overbrook School for the Blind hosts Achievement Day to celebrate our students' hard work and accomplishments. Thanks to OSB's dedicated donors and supporters, our 180+ students have a lot to celebrate. Drive future achievements and help OSB finish the school year strong with an End-of-Year gift: https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/osb/make-a-gift