Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children

Founded in 1887, our School is best equipped to care for and educate students with visual impairments. As a private institution chartered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the School educates approximately 200 enrolled students from 242 school districts within western Pennsylvania. Our Mission is to nurture the unique abilities of individuals with blindness and visual impairment through educational excellence and a lifetime of learning. We envision Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children as being a global leader in education and advocacy for individuals with blindness and visual impairment.