Perkins Library @perkinslibrary.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Disability placards and plates allow people with disabilities to park their vehicles in designated accessible parking spaces and to park at meters at no cost. ♿ Massachusetts residents can find the application here: tinyurl.com/DisabilityPlacard 000
Perkins Library @perkinslibrary.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Electronic #Music files, refreshable #Braille displays, and embossed braille sheets are just a few of potential tools a blind musician may use to read music, but it also takes a lot of skill and patience. 🎼 bit.ly/4ALlWoibit.lyWhat It Actually Takes to Read Music Without Sight (and What AI Can Help Solve)How accessible scores and Braille music make concert prep possible, and why reliable tools today matter more than AI's promised future. 000
Perkins Library @perkinslibrary.bsky.social · 27/09/2026MA Governor Healey has announced the Blue Envelope Program, which #Autistic drivers may voluntarily participate in, to help ease communications with law enforcement, particularly during traffic stops. 🚗 bit.ly/47aS6f7bit.lyNew statewide program gives Mass. drivers with autism a tool for police stopsThe free statewide initiative gives residents a way to share important information during traffic stops while helping officers avoid misunderstandings. 000
Perkins Library @perkinslibrary.bsky.social · 25/09/2026For the 2026-2027 theatrical season, there are over 50 live shows in the Boston area with select performances that are audio described by a live narrator via headphones. 🎭 Check out our full guide: bit.ly/4xMOgE6 #AudioDescription #Accessibility 010
Reposted by Perkins LibraryBlindNewWorld @blindnewworld.bsky.social · 23/09/2026With some simple accommodations for #accessibility and inclusion, people with #disabilities are able to get in the game - including board games, card games, video games and more! #BlindNewWorld (Story via @euronews.com ⬇️)euronews.comLet the games begin: Making video and board games available for allGamers with visual or motor impairments are increasingly creating their own ways to keep playing as industry giants Microsoft, Sony and ONCE roll out adapted controllers alongside new video and board ... 032
Perkins Library @perkinslibrary.bsky.social · 23/09/2026September is National Guide Dog Month! 🦮 You and the younger readers in your life can learn about these amazing canine companions together with these recommended reads for preschool through adult ages! 🐾 #NationalGuideDogMonth #GuideDogs #RecommendedReads 000
Perkins Library @perkinslibrary.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Perkins Library is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Blinded #Veterans Association to distribute Ray-Ban #Meta AI #SmartGlasses to veterans who are patrons of NLS libraries in New England. 🎖️ Learn more at Perkins.org/MetaGlasses 000
Perkins Library @perkinslibrary.bsky.social · 18/09/2026In celebration of #HispanicHeritageMonth (9/15-10/15), check out these recommendations that embody the spirit of Hispanic American cultures and the fight for #CivilRights! ✊ Find books from the #ReadingTheRevolution list available in accessible formats: Perkins.org/MA250 010
Perkins Library @perkinslibrary.bsky.social · 17/09/2026We stopped by Turtle Books for a special #ASL reading of "Amazing Me! The Right Way to Be," written by Perkins Library volunteer narrator Judie Yuill. 🌈 Misha Blood of Perkins' Deafblind School lead the group in activities and interpreted in sign language. 🤟 021
Reposted by Perkins LibraryBlindNewWorld @blindnewworld.bsky.social · 16/09/2026#DidYouKnow that Paul McCartney included a secret #braille message to Stevie Wonder on his 1973 Wings album, Red Rose Speedway? We love little moments of inclusion and allyship in the #BlindNewWorld. 🫶 (Story via @mensjournal.com ⬇️)mensjournal.com1973 Paul McCartney Album Hid a Secret Message for Stevie WonderOne of McCartney's earliest albums for Wings had a message printed on its LP cover that millions of fans who bought the record had no idea about. 051
Perkins Library @perkinslibrary.bsky.social · 14/09/2026We are pleased to offer our patrons Tanglewood Talks, recorded lectures focused on Boston Symphony Orchestra led by Jeremy Yudkin, Professor of Music and Co-Director of the Center for Beethoven Research at Boston University. 🎼 To subscribe, call us at 617-972-7240. 000
Perkins Library @perkinslibrary.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Be informed for the November 3rd General Election! 🗳️ We have digital audio, large print, and braille versions of “Massachusetts Information for Voters” available for patrons by request. Receive a copy in the format of your choice by sending us a message or calling 617-972-7240. 001
Perkins Library @perkinslibrary.bsky.social · 09/09/2026For our next #LibraryWithoutWalls, DeAnna Quietwater Noriega, author of 50 Years of Walking with Friends, will reflect on decades of storytelling and adventures with her guide dogs. 🗓️ Tuesday, September 15 🕑 2-3 p.m. ET 📍 Zoom room To register, call 617-972-7852. 000
Perkins Library @perkinslibrary.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Perkins Library is closed today, Monday, September 7, in observance of #LaborDay. We will resume normal operations on Tuesday. We hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend! 010
Perkins Library @perkinslibrary.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Congratulations to Digital Production & Electronic Technology Manager Garo Papazian on being recognized with Perkins' Janet and William James Excellence Award! 👏 Thanks to Garo, our digital audiobook operations are timely and efficient and our virtual programs run smoothly! 010
Perkins Library @perkinslibrary.bsky.social · 03/09/2026For September's reading challenge, read a book about a journey, such as The Odyssey, A Psalm for the Wild-Built, or Life of Pi! ⛵ Our reader advisors are just a call away with even more ideas. #TheOdyssey #ReadingChallenge 000
Perkins Library @perkinslibrary.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Did you know that #DollyParton was a champion for reading and #Literacy? Through her advocacy, many kids grew up knowing her as "The Book Lady." 🦋 In honor of the country superstar, here are a few of her favorite books, all available in accessible formats at Perkins Library. 000
Perkins Library @perkinslibrary.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Perkins Library hosted an accessible voting equipment fair in collaboration with the Massachusetts Secretary of State’s office to provide attendees an opportunity to evaluate models of voting equipment. 🗳️ Find more ways to vote accessibly in MA at: Perkins.org/VotingMA 000
Perkins Library @perkinslibrary.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Besides being an international superstar, #DollyParton was a champion for childhood #Literacy and wore the title of "Book Lady" with pride. 🎶 Her Imagination Library gifts children with books on a regular basis. 📚 May we all live by her example! lat.ms/3SWROFdlat.msDolly Parton's contributions to literacy will outlive the star, just like she plannedDolly Parton spent decades gifting books to millions of children. Following her death at 80, the Dollywood Foundation plans to carry her mission with Imagination Library forward. 000
Perkins Library @perkinslibrary.bsky.social · 26/08/2026It's kinda chic to be a Perkins Library dog. 🐶 Happy National Dog Day! #NationalDogDay #GuideDogs #KindaChic 000
Perkins Library @perkinslibrary.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Did you know that more than 39 million books have been published in the United States? 📚 Here are some of the titles the National Library Service acquired this year thanks to patron requests. If there's a title you'd like to request, let us know! #Audiobooks 010
Perkins Library @perkinslibrary.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Members of the "#ADA generation," those who came of age under the protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, are now needing to become advocates themselves in order to keep the rights they grew up with. #DisabilityRights n.pr/4imLt04n.prThey grew up with disability rights. Now, they're fighting to keep themSiblings Cody and Kaleigh Brendle have grown up with the right to community integration. Now, they worry those protections for people with disabilities like them are being eroded. 010
Perkins Library @perkinslibrary.bsky.social · 21/08/2026In celebration of #SeniorCitizensDay, check out these titles for younger readers that explore connections across generations. 🧓 For more book recommendations for kids and young adults, subscribe to our monthly PerKIDS emails: bit.ly/40Hq4Gj 001
Perkins Library @perkinslibrary.bsky.social · 21/08/2026As the August heat reaches its height, we hope you can find a cool place to read some of these Recommended Reads inspired by "the dog days of summer." 🥵 #RecommendedReads #SummerReading bit.ly/4wmnAJrbit.lyRecommended Reads: The dog days of summerHere's a list inspired by the unrelenting stretch of late-summer heat when everything slows down and tempers run a little shorter. 000
Perkins Library @perkinslibrary.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Join a special presentation of our Cape Cod Audio Soundscape episode followed by a discussion with Cape Cod National Seashore Ranger Aleutia Scott! 🐚 🗓️ Tuesday, Aug 25 🕒 3 p.m. 📍 Zoom room Leave a message at the Tele-Fun mailbox to be sent the Zoom link: 617-972-7272 000
Perkins Library @perkinslibrary.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Are you or do you know a #Massachusetts voter with a disability? 🗳️ Check out our #AccessibleVoting guide in preparation for the State Primary (accessible ballot request deadline: 8/25) and General Election (accessible ballot request deadline: 10/27): www.perkins.org/votingma 000
Perkins Library @perkinslibrary.bsky.social · 17/08/2026A blind dressage champion horse continues to wow judges by reading tactile cues in changing ground textures to navigate obstacles. 🐎 Cool to see an example of adaptability from the animal kingdom! #Horses #Dressage #Blindness bit.ly/4ggaAQKbit.lyBlind horse competes in dressage using 'equine braille' - Discover SWNSMeet the remarkable blind horse tipped to become a dressage champion after learning an extraordinary form of equine "braille". 032
Perkins Library @perkinslibrary.bsky.social · 15/08/2026As wearable robotics research continues to advance, people with mobility disabilities may soon have more assistive technology options available to them. #AssistiveTechnology #DisabilityInclusion bit.ly/3TKHS1Jbit.lyBeyond Walkers: Wearable Robotics Are Redefining Active LifestylesWearable robotic mobility systems are emerging as the next evolution beyond walkers, wheelchairs, and scooters, shifting from compensating for lost function to actively enhancing movement and endurance. Once reserved for athletes and extreme environment... 000
Perkins Library @perkinslibrary.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Did you listen to Audio Descriptive Commentary for this year's FIFA #WorldCup? ⚽ Take @ACBNational's survey so your answers may help improve this #Accessibility program! #AudioDescription This survey is open until August 23, 2026. Submit your feedback: tinyurl.com/WorldCupAudio 000
Perkins Library @perkinslibrary.bsky.social · 12/08/2026For our next #LibraryWithoutWalls, Joe Walsh will introduce Adaptive Sports New England, highlighting how inclusive recreation and adaptive athletics empower people with disabilities. 🏀 🗓️ Tuesday, August 18 🕑 2 p.m. ET 📍 Tele-fun Zoom room To register, call 617-972-7852. 000
Perkins Library @perkinslibrary.bsky.social · 10/08/2026For August's #ReadingChallenge, read a book that could be considered taboo! 🫢 Our reader advisors are just a call away with ideas. Sign up for the challenge with Massachusetts Center for the Book today: bit.ly/4xBpack 000
Perkins Library @perkinslibrary.bsky.social · 10/08/2026In Europe, an ocular implant the size of a grain of rice and designed to curb some of the effects of age-related macular degeneration has been approved for sale in 30 counties. 👁️ #Europe #AssistiveTechnology #Blindness bit.ly/3TKFZCbbit.lyEurope Approves Bionic Eye to Restore Vision Lost to BlindnessAn implant, smaller than a grain of rice, pairs with camera-mounted glasses to communicate visual information to the retina. 010
Perkins Library @perkinslibrary.bsky.social · 08/08/2026Ever wonder why you come across those yellow bumps on the ground sometimes? 🤔 Turns out, they are there to help people who are blind or have low vision to safely navigate and avoid danger! #Accessibility #Blind bit.ly/4fKjdTCbit.lyThose yellow bumpy tiles exist because a man in 1965 wanted to help his friend going blindThe familiar yellow tiles use raised dots to warn of danger and bars to guide people along a safe path 041
Perkins Library @perkinslibrary.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Join Eugenia Gold (they/them), paleontologist and anatomy professor for an engaging presentation on all things dino and more, Friday, August 14 at 4 pm! 🦖 Summer Reading registrants will receive the Zoom link via email. Register for Summer Reading: tinyurl.com/PerkinsSummer26 000
Perkins Library @perkinslibrary.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Such an important recommended read. Authentic representation matters! 👩🦯 052
Perkins Library @perkinslibrary.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Happy #AssistanceDogDay! 🐾 An assistance dog is a canine trained to perform tasks that support people with disabilities out in the @blindnewworld.bsky.social. This includes our library #GuideDog friends, Idabelle and Jazzy, who started their guiding journeys at a very young age! 🐶 011
Perkins Library @perkinslibrary.bsky.social · 03/08/2026Take a leisurely walk alongside the sandy beaches and blue waves of #CapeCod in our latest narrated #Soundscape episode! 🐚 Your narrators are our very own Perkins Library Director Kim Charlson and Children’s and Young Adult Services Librarian Andrea Everett! Listen now: bit.ly/3TqQA58 000
Perkins Library @perkinslibrary.bsky.social · 01/08/2026Previously, we highlighted the #Braille on the 2026 Winter Paralympic medals, and now, for the first time, the 2026 #CommonwealthGames taking place in Glasgow, Scotland also feature braille on their medals! 🏅 bit.ly/4wpxvPcbit.lyGlasgow Commonwealth Games make history after debuting first-ever braille-designed medalsThe 2026 Commonwealth Games organisers unveiled a unique feature with medals designed with braille and tactile elements, marking a historic step toward inclusivity at the quadrennial sporting event. 012
Perkins Library @perkinslibrary.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Having trouble reading printed text, completing paperwork, or enjoying hobbies that require seeing fine details? 🔍 Our patrons can get long-term loans of electronic video magnifiers, also known as CCTVs! For more information: Email Erin.Fragola@Perkins.org or call 617-972-7247 000
Perkins Library @perkinslibrary.bsky.social · 29/07/2026As part of the NLS and Braille Institute #SummerReading programs, wade into the wetlands in the newest Narrated Soundscapes episode. This week, we’re exploring #EvergladesNationalPark in Florida. 💧 Listen now: bit.ly/3TqQA58 000
Perkins Library @perkinslibrary.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Time to trade in your summer barbecues and lemonade for candy canes and hot cocoa! It's #ChristmasInJuly here at Perkins Library! 🎄 Let the countdown to the holidays begin with these #RecommendedReads. bit.ly/4yBmXOpbit.lyRecommended Reads: Christmas in JulyYour days lately may be filled with beach trips and barbecues, but with only five months to go, the Christmas creep has begun! 000
Perkins Library @perkinslibrary.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Assistive technology is reshaping the way we think about pediatric healthcare and shows that inclusive design not only benefits those with disabilities, but everyone! ❤️🩹 #AssistiveTechnology #Healthcare #Pediatrics bit.ly/3TNrYU4bit.lywhen care learns to play: how design is reshaping pediatric healthcarefrom sailboat-inspired IV stands to paintable sensors, designers are rethinking everyday medical devices across pediatric healthcare. 000
Perkins Library @perkinslibrary.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Today is the 36th anniversary of the Americans with #Disabilities Act. ♿ Much progress has been made, but there is still plenty to be done to meet the #ADA's goals of full participation, independent living, equality of opportunity, and economic self-sufficiency. #ADA36 010
Perkins Library @perkinslibrary.bsky.social · 26/07/2026A joint South Korean/American team of researchers have developed robotic clothing that could assist people with limited mobility to dress in just ten seconds! 👕 What do you think of this #AssistiveTechnology? bit.ly/4fuqjdrbit.lyThis Robotic Clothing Wraps Around You in Just 10 SecondsA joint South Korea–U.S. research team has introduced a new form of robotic clothing that can dress a wearer automatically in around 10 seconds. 000
Perkins Library @perkinslibrary.bsky.social · 24/07/2026In honor of #DisabilityPrideMonth, check out these recommendations by activists, scholars, and storytellers who write with the spirit of the #DisabilityRights fight. ✊ Find the full list at: Perkins.org/MA250 010
Perkins Library @perkinslibrary.bsky.social · 22/07/2026Our Summer Reading participants had a whale of a time meeting Nile, a life-sized inflatable humpback whale, right on the @PerkinsVision campus! 🐋 Thanks to the Whalemobile team for swimming by and sharing their passion with us! 🐳 #Whalemobile #SummerReading #Whales 000
Perkins Library @perkinslibrary.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Congrats to our intern, Emma Brinkley, who is a recipient of an ALA Elder Justice Task Force mini-grant! 👏 Emma earned this honor from her digital/health literacy projects at Simmons University and the work she has done to help serve disabled patrons at Perkins Library! 000
Perkins Library @perkinslibrary.bsky.social · 20/07/2026The Worcester Talking Book Library is hosting an art show that turns classic works of art into tactile exhibits through August 15. 🖼️ Plan to visit this immersive and interactive experience! bit.ly/3Ry8PVAbit.lyWorcester Library Hosts Tactile Art ExhibitThe Worcester Public Library announced the opening of an interactive tactile exhibit at its main branch, at 3 Salem Sq., starting July 15. 000
Perkins Library @perkinslibrary.bsky.social · 19/07/2026Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 was the first federal civil rights law to explicitly protect disabled people from discrimination. 50+ years later, a number of lawsuits threaten such protections. Learn how to take action: bit.ly/4w88rMMbit.lyThe Importance of Section 504 for the Future of Disability Rights - Disability Belongs™Learn about current debates around Section 504 and how disability rights can be protected and strengthened. 020
Perkins Library @perkinslibrary.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Our friends at DISCO are hosting an outdoor storytelling event in for Disability Pride Month! Stories, music, food, and partying! 🗓️ July 25 🕕 6-9PM 📍 Follow Your Art Community Studios, 647 Main St, Melrose, MA Want to share a story? Email: Info@DisabledStoriesCollective.org 130