DeafBlind Awareness Week 2025
This year’s DeafBlind Awareness Week campaign celebrates the journey of leadership development from youth discovering their potential to experienced adults mentoring the next generation.
In 2025, we will celebrate Helen Keller DeafBlind Awareness Week from June 22nd to June 28th. This year’s campaign, “Cultivating Leadership: Together, We Grow,” focuses on leadership development within the DeafBlind community across all life stages.
HKNC empowers DeafBlind individuals to reach their full potential through our Comprehensive Vocational Rehabilitation Program and nationwide network of support. We provide specialized training in adaptive technology, communication skills, orientation and mobility, independent living, and employment readiness, while fostering peer connections and mentorship opportunities that span generations. Through our regional representatives and advocacy training, we’re building a community where DeafBlind voices guide innovation and drive meaningful change. From youth discovering possibilities to adults sharing wisdom, your support ensures every individual has the resources and training they need to thrive in their communities and workplaces.
1,196
DeafBlind Individuals Served in 2024
Direct comprehensive services including vocational training, technology instruction, and independence skills development.
1,522
Professionals & Family Members Trained
Educators, counselors, and families equipped with specialized knowledge to support DeafBlind individuals in their communities.
Your Support Cultivates Tomorrow’s Leaders
Leadership grows where support is planted
Your donation supports HKNC’s programs and services that foster growth and leadership across the DeafBlind community.
Youth Transition Programs
Comprehensive educational support helping young DeafBlind individuals navigate the path from school to independence and career success.
Technology Training
The latest assistive technology training that opens doors to communication, education, and employment opportunities.
Mentorship & Leadership Development
Connecting emerging leaders with experienced mentors, fostering the knowledge sharing that strengthens our community. Specialized programs that identify and nurture leadership potential across the DeafBlind community.
Comprehensive National Programs
Supporting HKNC’s role as the only national center providing full vocational rehabilitation services exclusively to the DeafBlind community—preparing individuals for meaningful careers, independent living, and leadership roles that strengthen communities nationwide.
Make Your Impact Today
Thank you for being part of the journey to cultivate leadership within the DeafBlind community. Whether through your generous donation, sharing our mission, or simply taking the time to learn about the incredible potential of DeafBlind individuals, you are helping to create a world where everyone has the opportunity to grow, lead, and thrive. Together, we are planting seeds of possibility that will create lasting impact in communities nationwide.
Start the conversation to discover how you can get involved.
