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Promoting Independence in Adults with Developmental Disabilities

With over 125 years of experience serving people who are blind, have low vision or combined vision and hearing loss in the greater New York area, HKSB is uniquely able to understand and help meet the challenges of individuals with developmental disabilities — whether or not they are also blind.

That’s because we know that, regardless of ability, all people deserve to set and achieve their own goals and live with optimal independence and self-determination. Our on-site, residential and in-home services are designed to support adults with developmental disabilities and the people who care for them.

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Services for Adults with Developmental Disabilities

What We Offer

We offer a full range of services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Although the majority of our participants are blind, have vision loss, or are DeafBlind, vision loss is not a requirement for admission.

Day Habilitation

Our day habilitation program provides daytime educational and recreational activities for individuals who are developmentally disabled and may be blind or have vision loss. We offer a site-based program in Hempstead, NY and a Program Without Walls in Islandia, NY.

Residential Habilitation

Helen Keller Services operates a six-bed individualized residential alternative in Wantagh, NY.

Community Habilitation

Our community habilitation services are designed to support individuals to become more independent in their homes and in their communities.

People playing golf outside. There is an overlay that says "Helen Keller Services 33rd Annual Golf Classic" on it
Upcoming Events Jun 24 – Jun 24, 2024 Village Club of Lake Success 318 Lakeville Rd Great Neck, NY 11020
Helen Keller Services 33rd Annual Golf Classic

Join us as champions of Helen Keller Services’ mission to empower blind, low vision and DeafBlind individuals to live, work and thrive in their communities of choice.