Watertown resident named this year’s “Hero among us” by the (again) fabulous Boston Celtics! Congratulations Jaimi!!

Perkins Alumna named “Hero Among Us”

When she was born deaf and blind, doctors told Jaimi Lard’s parents she would not be able to learn at all. But today Jaimi spends most of her time teaching others about the obstacles she faces – and overcomes – on a daily basis. Jaimi is a graduate of, and deafblind spokesperson for, the Perkins School for the Blind and she has been named this year’s “Hero Among Us” by the Boston Celtics [more….]