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SPOUSE OF THE PRIME MINISTER OF JAPAN AKIE ABE VISITS HELEN KELLER NATIONAL CENTER
With Yukiko Yamanouchi, the spouse of the Consul General of Japan in New York, Mrs. Akie Abe met with students and staff to learn about issues affecting individuals who are deaf-blind.
Read more about the visit.CBRE Chairman, NYC Captial Markets Darcy Stacom and Former National Grid Chairman Robert B. Catell Named Helen Keller Services Gala Honorees
CBRE Chairman, NYC Captial Markets Darcy Stacom and Former National Grid Chairman Robert B. Catell Named Helen Keller Services Gala Honorees
Learn more about the 2018 Helen Keller Services Gala Honorees.
Helen Keller National Center To Mark 50th Anniversary With A Special October 7th Program
Helen Keller National Center To Mark 50th Anniversary With A Special October 7th Program
Read the full Port Washington Patch article.Video & Transcript
Deaf-blind “inventor” pranks distracted phone-walkers in NYC
We sent Adriana (a deaf-blind educator at HKNC) and Anthony (a comedian/pitchman) to play a prank on some sighted and hearing New Yorkers to remind them to look up from their phones and be more present in the moment.
Learn more about the Greyhealth video.Heroic story of Helen Keller, ‘The Miracle Worker’
Heroic story of Helen Keller, ‘The Miracle Worker,’ to debut at Queens Theatre in May
Go to the Queens Courier article.The Island Today: Actors spend day in Keller’s shoes
The Island Today: Actors spend day in Keller’s shoes
Go to the Port Washington Times article.
Helen's Run Walk 2017
Helen's Run Walk 2017: A New Record High!
Read more about Helen's Run Walk 2017.
Working Miracles
Newsday ran a feature article celebrating the 50th Anniversary of HKNC and more importantly, the work being done at the National Center.
Read more about Working Miracles.
Helen Keller National Center Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults (HKNC), a division of Helen Keller Services (HKS), is marking its 50th anniversary in 2017.
Read more about the Helen Keller National Center 50th Anniversary CelebrationHelen Keller Run/Walk 5K a success
Helen Keller Run/Walk 5K is a success. Read The New Stokes article.
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First Annual Helen’s Run/Walk 2016 Southeast
On Saturday, November 5th, the first annual Helen’s Run/Walk 2016 Southeast was held!
Learn more about Helen's Run/Walk 2016 Southeast.Video & Transcript
Marissa Gold's Video Celebrating 2016 Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness
Check out Marissa Gold's Video Celebrating 2016 Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness.
Go to Marissa's video.Video & Transcript
David Czerepak's Video Celebrating 2016 Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness
Check out David Czerepak's Video Celebrating 2016 Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness
Go to David's video.Video & Transcript
Helen Keller National Center on "Live it Up" with Donna Drake
Helen Keller National Center on "Live it Up" with Donna Drake
Learn more about HKNC on the "Live it Up".
CEO CORNER – Accessibility Challenges
CEO CORNER – Accessibility Challenges
Learn more about Joe Bruno's recent interview on accessibility.Helen’s Run/Walk Southeast Event
Come join us in North Carolina for a Southeast Helen’s Run/Walk event! HKNC is partnering with the North Carolina Deaf Blind Associates to raise awareness and funds for programs and services for the deaf-blind community!
Learn more about the Helen’s Run/Walk Southeast Event.Q & A with Joseph Bruno
Joseph Bruno knows how to navigate challenges. Having led New York City’s Fire Department, and later its Office of Emergency Management, Bruno is now president and CEO of Helen Keller Services.
Go to the Long Island Business News article.
Helen Keller Services Helps Children and Adults Prepare for the Future
Building on its legacy, new President & CEO Joe Bruno guides pioneering, 123 year old agency into the future
Read the article by the Brooklyn Daily Eagle
HKS Appoints Joseph F. Bruno President & Chief Executive Officer
HKS Appoints Joseph F. Bruno President & Chief Executive Officer.
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Open Letter From the Consumer Advisory Council of HKNC
In this open letter, Consumer Advisory Council members highlight their work with the Helen Keller National Center.
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HKNC Staffer Draws on Her Experience
A HKNC program coordinator draws on her experience as a person who is deaf-blind to teach others independent living skills.
Read the New York Times Article
Awakening the Senses on Broadway
At ‘Spring Awakening’ play on Broadway, deaf-blind audience members, including HKNC staffers, experienced the show through innovative interpreters.
Read the Wall Street Journal Article
Train the Trainers
Blind participants and interpreters, with two deaf-blind trainers from Norway, learn about Touch Signals, with a focus on Haptics.
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Gala
At the beautiful Garden City Hotel, we honored some amazing individuals with an awards presentation, dinner and dancing.
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