About Perkins School for the Blind
Founded in 1829, Perkins School for the Blind is a nonprofit international NGO in Watertown, MA serving children and adults who are blind, visually impaired, deafblind, or have multiple disabilities. Programs span early intervention, a residential/day school, teacher training, assistive technology (Perkins Braillers), a Braille and Talking Book Library, and international partnerships in 67 countries. Behavior support staff (BCBAs, ABA therapists, job coaches) work within its educational and residential programs.
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Transparency Score
7.0
out of 10
TypicalDirectory median 6.0Higher than 60% of ABA companies on CertifyndABA
- Pay 3 of 3 points
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- Leadership 1.5 of 2.5 points
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- Services & work settings 2.5 of 2.5 points
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- Accreditation 0 of 2 points
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Quick Stats
Work-Life Balance7.2/10
Employee Sentiment7.3/10