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Helen Keller National Center for DeafBlind Youths and Adults - North Central Region

Address

141 Middle Neck Road
Headquarters
Sands Point, NY 11050

(516) 944-8900

www.helenkeller.org/hknc

AKA:

HKNC

Description:

Intensive national vocational rehabilitation program serving youth and adults who are deaf-blind, both in person and virtually.

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 3:45 pm

Languages:

English, American Sign Language

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

August 9, 2024

Address Listings

Mailing (Primary)

141 Middle Neck Road
Headquarters
Sands Point, NY 11050

Contacts

John Filek

Primary Contact

Regional Representative

(516) 497-1415

jfilek@helenkeller.org

Deborah Harlin

Executive Director, Helen Keller National Center

General Email

Phone Numbers

Main

(516) 944-8900

North Central Region Representative

(516) 497-1415

North Central Region Video Phone

(612) 428-3194

Video Phone

(419) 951-0474

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

Description

Provides information and intensive services for deaf-blind, including assistance with certification and applications for assistive technology equipment

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 3:45 pm

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

Persons who are DeafBlind

Fees

Paid by referring state

Intake Procedure

(1) Call or email the regional representative at john.filek@hknc.org for information and services (2) For individuals with combined vision and hearing loss, complete registration form at https://www.helenkeller.org/hknc

Languages

English, American Sign Language

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Illinois
    • Indiana
      • Michigan
        • Minnesota
          • Ohio
            • Wisconsin

              Contact

              Name:
              John Filek
              Title:
              Regional Representative
              Phone:
              516-497-1415
              Email:
              jfilek@helenkeller.org

              Telephone Numbers

              Number:
              516-944-8900
              Type:
              Voice
              Name:
              Main
              Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TJ-3000.8000) and related services within the Service Tree.

              Description

              Confident Living Program helps older adults with combined vision and hearing loss maintain an independent lifestyle, by providing information on assistive technology, strategies for living safely at home, and available services and resources.

              Hours

              Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 3:45 pm

              Required Documents

              Call for details; May include photo ID; Medical documentation

              Eligibility

              Older adult with combined vision and hearing loss

              Fees

              Call for details

              Intake Procedure

              (1) Call or email the regional representative at john.filek@hknc.org for information and services; Video phone for John Filek is 612-428-3194 (2) For more information about the Helen Keller National Center Older Adult Program, contact Jenee Alleman-Goodman, Older Adult Specialist, at jalleman@helenkeller.org

              Languages

              English

              Geography Served

                If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

              • Illinois
                • Indiana
                  • Michigan
                    • Minnesota
                      • Ohio
                        • Wisconsin

                          Telephone Numbers

                          Number:
                          516-497-1415
                          Type:
                          Voice
                          Name:
                          North Central Region Representative
                          Number:
                          419-951-0474
                          Type:
                          Other
                          Name:
                          Video Phone
                          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-3300.8030) and related services within the Service Tree.

                          Description

                          Intensive national vocational rehabilitation program serving youth and adults who are DeafBlind.

                          Hours

                          Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 3:45 pm

                          Required Documents

                          May include: Photo ID and Medical documentation

                          Eligibility

                          Persons who are DeafBlind

                          Fees

                          Paid by referring state

                          Intake Procedure

                          (1) Call or email the regional representative at john.filek@hknc.org for information and services (2) For individuals with combined vision and hearing loss, complete registration form at https://www.helenkeller.org/hknc

                          Languages

                          English

                          Geography Served

                            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                          • Illinois
                            • Indiana
                              • Michigan
                                • Minnesota
                                  • Ohio
                                    • Wisconsin

                                      Contact

                                      Name:
                                      John Filek
                                      Title:
                                      Regional Representative
                                      Phone:
                                      516-497-1415
                                      Email:
                                      jfilek@helenkeller.org

                                      Telephone Numbers

                                      Number:
                                      516-497-1415
                                      Type:
                                      Voice
                                      Name:
                                      North Central Region Representative
                                      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (HH-8000.8500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                      Description

                                      Provides comprehensive services for deafblind clients including job readiness, training, placement, job coaching services, assistive technology assessments, independent living skills training and job soft skills training. Also provides Confident Living Program specially designed for older adults.

                                      Hours

                                      Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 3:45 pm

                                      Required Documents

                                      None; May include Photo ID

                                      Eligibility

                                      Persons who are deafblind 16 years and older

                                      Fees

                                      Call for details

                                      Intake Procedure

                                      Contact the regional representative

                                      Languages

                                      American Sign Language, English

                                      Geography Served

                                        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                      • Illinois
                                        • Indiana
                                          • Michigan
                                            • Minnesota
                                              • Ohio
                                                • Wisconsin

                                                  Contact

                                                  Name:
                                                  John Filek
                                                  Title:
                                                  Regional Representative
                                                  Phone:
                                                  516-497-1415
                                                  Email:
                                                  jfilek@helenkeller.org

                                                  Telephone Numbers

                                                  Number:
                                                  516-497-1415
                                                  Type:
                                                  Voice
                                                  Name:
                                                  North Central Region Representative
                                                  Number:
                                                  612-428-3194
                                                  Type:
                                                  Other
                                                  Name:
                                                  North Central Region Video Phone
                                                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (ND-9000) and related services within the Service Tree.

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