Overbrook: Five Schools to Know
Known for its historical characteristics and distinctive Victorian-style residential architecture, Overbrook also includes a wide range of educational facilities. From Overbrook School for the Blind...
View ArticleOverbrook: A Sport You Don’t Have To See To Believe
Just because a sport is not featured on ESPN does not mean that it does not take incredible athletic ability. Goalball is one of many sports that blind or visually impaired people play and many compete...
View ArticleAmateur Sports: Philadelphia’s Blind Sports Organization, More Than Just Sports
For the most part, the Philadelphia sports scene is dominated by the four major sports – football, baseball, basketball and hockey, both recreationally and among spectators. While blind people can root...
View ArticleAmateur Sports: Competition and Opportunity in Philadelphia’s BSO
Anyone with a competitive side to them likely fills that need for competition through playing sports. The same holds true for the visually impaired. The Blind Sports Organization (BSO) in Philadelphia...
View ArticleOverbrook: Passion for Students Motivates One School For The Blind Teacher
The Overbrook School for the Blind has been in existence since 1882, though many in Philadelphia and the surrounding neighborhood may not know it exists. The school’s mission is to deliver an...
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