We offer three different youth programs at our headquarters in Sands Point, New York. Choose the one that’s right for you and get ready for an incredible summer.
You have a lot of big decisions ahead. Take control of your future at HKNC.
Session I: June 3, 2024 – July 12, 2024 | Session II: July 15, 2024 – August 23, 2024
(Application deadline: May 3, 2024)
This six-week program will give you a taste of the world of work. You’ll start out shadowing an HKNC participant at a worksite and then you’ll have the chance to complete your own paid work experience. Your vocational trainer will work with you to find a worksite that matches your interests and will provide on-site support when you’re on the job.
Our participants have worked in a variety of industries and settings, ranging from technology, education, retail and food services, hospitality, health care and local government.
During the six-week session, you’ll receive basic training in orientation and mobility, adaptive technology, independent living and communication strategies specific to the workplace, and you’ll develop the skills you need to compete in the job market. You will also engage with other participants in the program to discuss your workday and learn from each other’s experiences.
SYVP offers a curriculum that includes Pre- Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) to prepare you for employment and give you the confidence for starting life after high school.
Applications for Summer 2024: July 22, 2024 – August 2, 2024
(Application deadline: May 10, 2024)
Making good choices requires information and introspection. Is college right for me? Can I live in a dorm? What kinds of careers would be a good fit for me? Where can I go for help? At HKNC, a team of experts including facilitators and mentors who are DeafBlind will help you to examine your strengths and challenges. You will receive the latest information about assistive technology and other available resources. Armed with new insights about yourself and the opportunities that are out there waiting for you, you’ll be ready to plan your next move.
HKNC’s M~POWER Program offers Pre- Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) and introduces job exploration counseling, work-based learning experiences, counseling on post-secondary educational opportunities, workplace readiness training and self-advocacy.
Assessments are offered for four, six & eight weeks in June, July and August, 2024
Use your summer vacation to get a handle on the basic skills you need to enjoy a full and independent life. Your program will be tailored to your individual goals, and everything you learn will have practical, real-world applications. HKNC’s Summer Assessment Program offers a comprehensive assessment designed to offer information and practical experience to expand each participant’s awareness, knowledge, skills and confidence.
Use your summer vacation to get a handle on the basic skills you need to enjoy a full and independent life. Your program will be tailored to your individual goals, and everything you learn will have practical, real-world applications. HKNC’s Summer Assessment Program offers a comprehensive assessment designed to offer information and practical experience to expand each participant’s awareness, knowledge, skills and confidence.
Programs are open to individuals who are DeafBlind as defined in the Helen Keller Act. Government funding often is available. Applications for summer programs must be received by the last Friday in June. Your regional representative can answer questions about admission requirements, transportation, funding sources and more.