Helen Keller National Center Summer Youth Programs
HKNC Headquarters, Sands Point Campus, 141 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point, NY 11050
About
Helen Keller National Center Summer Youth Programs include activities in adaptive technology, communication, orientation and mobility, independent living, vocational services, and career exploration. HKNC’s summer programs for DeafBlind youth ages 16–24 focus on these areas through two youth programs at the organization’s headquarters campus. The program is part of a comprehensive vocational rehabilitation program that serves individuals who are DeafBlind.
• Ages: 16–18 years old
Since 1893, Helen Keller National Center has supported individuals who are blind, DeafBlind, have low vision or combined hearing and vision loss. Its mission is to enable individuals who are blind, DeafBlind, have low vision or combined hearing and vision loss to live, work and thrive in their community of choice. HKNC is the only national program that exclusively serves individuals who are DeafBlind and maintains a confidential national registry of people in the U.S. and U.S. territories who are DeafBlind. HKNC has 11 regional offices that extend services across all 50 states, and its staff has been honored with the NYS Justice Center Code of Conduct Award. The organization works to create a world where greater independence is possible for all by advocating for inclusive public spaces, accessible technology, and employment opportunities that recognize the contributions of individuals with combined hearing and vision loss.
Parents and participants have shared experiences from HKNC programs, including comments about increased confidence using a cane and traveling with orientation and mobility instruction, staff who listened and advocated alongside them, and greater freedom moving around more efficiently and independently. One participant described feeling that they were given back self-reliance and autonomy through their time with Helen Keller National Center.
Last updated February 7, 2026.
• Ages: 16–18 years old
Since 1893, Helen Keller National Center has supported individuals who are blind, DeafBlind, have low vision or combined hearing and vision loss. Its mission is to enable individuals who are blind, DeafBlind, have low vision or combined hearing and vision loss to live, work and thrive in their community of choice. HKNC is the only national program that exclusively serves individuals who are DeafBlind and maintains a confidential national registry of people in the U.S. and U.S. territories who are DeafBlind. HKNC has 11 regional offices that extend services across all 50 states, and its staff has been honored with the NYS Justice Center Code of Conduct Award. The organization works to create a world where greater independence is possible for all by advocating for inclusive public spaces, accessible technology, and employment opportunities that recognize the contributions of individuals with combined hearing and vision loss.
Parents and participants have shared experiences from HKNC programs, including comments about increased confidence using a cane and traveling with orientation and mobility instruction, staff who listened and advocated alongside them, and greater freedom moving around more efficiently and independently. One participant described feeling that they were given back self-reliance and autonomy through their time with Helen Keller National Center.
Last updated February 7, 2026.
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