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Helen Keller Services

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Enabling individuals who are blind, DeafBlind, have vision loss, or hearing and vision loss to live, work and thrive in the communities of their choice

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January marks #Braille Literacy Month and a remarkable milestone: 200 years since Louis Braille developed his revolutionary code. Today, his invention remains as important as ever and continues to impact the lives blind and DeafBlind individuals. helenkeller.org/braille-litera…

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Standing in Louis Braille's childhood home, HKS Accessibility Specialist Megan Dausch shares her meaningful visit to the Louis Braille Museum. Read more: helenkeller.org/standing-where… #HelenKellerServices #Braille #BrailleLiteracyMonth

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Celebrating our employer partners! On Friday, HKS recognized organizations working with HKSB & HKNC to create meaningful employment opportunities for individuals who are blind, DeafBlind, or have low vision. Read about these impactful partnerships: helenkeller.org/opening-doors-…

Celebrating our employer partners! On Friday, HKS recognized organizations working with HKSB & HKNC to create meaningful employment opportunities for individuals who are blind, DeafBlind, or have low vision. 

Read about these impactful partnerships: helenkeller.org/opening-doors-…
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Join Helen Keller Services for Family Day at the Sands Point Preserve! Explore ASL storytelling, braille, tactile art & more through interactive stations. Free event. Perfect for children ages 8-14. Date: March 1, 12-3pm. Registration encouraged: helenkeller.org/familyday.

Join Helen Keller Services for Family Day at the Sands Point Preserve! Explore ASL storytelling, braille, tactile art & more through interactive stations. Free event. Perfect for children ages 8-14.

Date: March 1, 12-3pm.

Registration encouraged: helenkeller.org/familyday.
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From early intervention to graduate school, Chelsie journey demonstrates how access to the right resources and support can open doors. Read her story. ā¬‡ļø #HelenKellerServices #SuccessStory #BlindCommunity helenkeller.org/from-early-int…

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Inspiring story: Faruqee's journey from seeking meaningful work to thriving as an Amazon QA Specialist shows the power of determination and support. Read his full story and more in our Winter 2025 Newsletter! Ā  #HelenKellerServices #SuccessStories Ā  helenkeller.org/helen-keller-s…

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Helen Keller Services Family Day brought our community together at the Sands Point Preserve! By exploring sensory experiences, visitors gained insights into how individuals who are blind or DeafBlind navigate the world. #CommunityEvent #DeafBlind helenkeller.org/hks-family-day/

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Registration is OPEN for Camp Helen Keller 2025! This FREE summer program for children who are blind or have low vision blends learning and fun, with thoughtfully adapted activities designed to build confidence. #CampHelenKeller Register at helenkeller.org/camphelenkelle…

Registration is OPEN for Camp Helen Keller 2025! This FREE summer program for children who are blind or have low vision blends learning and fun, with thoughtfully adapted activities designed to build confidence.  

#CampHelenKeller 

Register at helenkeller.org/camphelenkelle…
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NYC's vision rehabilitation agencies includingĀ VISIONS,Ā Helen Keller Services,Ā andĀ Lighthouse Guild,Ā along with staff from theĀ New York State Commission for the Blind (NYS OCFS)Ā came together this month to host a fantastic career day for young adult participants and jobseekers. #WorkReady

NYC's vision rehabilitation agencies includingĀ VISIONS,Ā <a href="/HKS_Media/">Helen Keller Services</a>,Ā andĀ <a href="/lighthousegld/">Lighthouse Guild</a>,Ā along with staff from theĀ New York State Commission for the Blind (<a href="/NYSOCFS/">NYS OCFS</a>)Ā came together this month to host a fantastic career day for young adult participants and jobseekers. #WorkReady
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HKNC's tech experts explored cutting-edge accessibility innovations at #CSUN25! From tactile interfaces to breakthrough communication devices, our team was checking out all the latest advancements for the DeafBlind community. Read more: helenkeller.org/hknc-team-expl… #Accessibility

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We're excited to share news about our "Sight Through Support" program, a partnership with Nassau County Office for the Aging to help seniors experiencing vision loss maintain independence. Read more about this important initiative at: helenkeller.org/sight-through-… #AgingInPlace

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Last week, traffic engineers from Nassau, Suffolk and NYS experienced navigation challenges firsthand during our collaboration with Polara, gaining new perspectives on accessible pedestrian signals in the community for blind, DeafBlind, and low vision individuals. #Accessibility

Last week, traffic engineers from Nassau, Suffolk and NYS experienced navigation challenges firsthand during our collaboration with Polara, gaining new perspectives on accessible pedestrian signals in the community for blind, DeafBlind, and low vision individuals. 
#Accessibility
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Exciting news! Helen Keller National Center is expanding our DeafBlind Immersion Experience program through a partnership with Pennsylvania's Office of Developmental Programs. Press Release: helenkeller.org/hknc-partners-… #HelenKellerServices #DeafBlind #DevelopmentalDisabilities

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Join Helen Keller Services at the Foundation Fighting Blindness NY #VisionWalk on April 12, 2025! Stop by our information table to meet our team, learn about our programs, and pick up some HKSB swag! Register: give.fightingblindness.org/event/new-york… #HelenKellerServices #Blindness #VisionWalk

Join Helen Keller Services at the <a href="/FightBlindness/">Foundation Fighting Blindness</a> NY #VisionWalk on April 12, 2025! Stop by our information table to meet our team, learn about our programs, and pick up some HKSB swag!

Register: give.fightingblindness.org/event/new-york…

#HelenKellerServices #Blindness #VisionWalk
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Coming Soon: A survey team from CARF International will be visiting on April 23-25, 2025. Read more: helenkeller.org/hknc/carf-inte…

Coming Soon: A survey team from CARF International will be visiting on April 23-25, 2025.

Read more: helenkeller.org/hknc/carf-inte…
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Tee up with Helen Keller Services for our 34th Annual Golf Classic on June 23, 2025! Join us for a day of impact that creates pathways to independence. Foursomes, individual spots & sponsorship opportunities available. Register: helenkeller.org/HKSGolf2025 #GolfFundraiser

Tee up with Helen Keller Services for our 34th Annual Golf Classic on June 23, 2025! Join us for a day of impact that creates pathways to independence. Foursomes, individual spots &amp; sponsorship opportunities available. 

Register: helenkeller.org/HKSGolf2025 

#GolfFundraiser
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Read the latest from Scott Davert, Lead Research and Training Specialist at Helen Keller National Center, shares his expert assessment of the latest adaptive technologies showcased at this year's #CSUN25 Assistive Technology Conference. #Accessibility helenkeller.org/csun-2025-a-de…

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Our Sight Through Support group celebrated Frederick's 95th birthday yesterday! Join our weekly vision loss support meetings every Wednesday, 1:30-3pm at the Hempstead Senior Center in Union Baptist Church. Learn more: (516) 227-8900 #HelenKellerServices #AgingWithConfidence

Our Sight Through Support group celebrated Frederick's 95th birthday yesterday! 

Join our weekly vision loss support meetings every Wednesday, 1:30-3pm at the Hempstead Senior Center in Union Baptist Church. 

Learn more: (516) 227-8900

#HelenKellerServices #AgingWithConfidence