North Central Region
Our Service Area
The North Central Region encompasses the following states:
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Minnesota
Ohio
Wisconsin
What We Do
Our regional offices bring HKNC resources to you. Your regional representative knows all about the programs and services that are available to deaf-blind individuals, their families and service providers in your state and beyond, and can help you find and access the ones that are right for you.
Whether you’re interested in learning about support services near your home, would like to take advantage of the technology available through the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program or want to explore the possibility of training at our national headquarters, your regional representative is your link to all that HKNC has to offer ─ consultation, advocacy, assessment, training, referrals and more.
Regional Representative
Judy Knisely became the regional representative for Region 5 in February 2015. Prior to assuming this role, Judy served as the deaf-blind specialist for one of HKNC’s affiliate programs, Ohio Deaf-Blind Outreach Program (ODBOP), providing assessments, outreach, counseling, advocacy and one-on-one training in independent living, employment search, braille and transition services. Judy also served as a consultant for the Ohio Center for Deaf-Blind Education, where she worked with transition-age students and their families.
Judy holds an A.A.S in ASL interpreting/transliteration from Terra Community College.
Contact Information
Judy Knisely (Regional Representative)Email: judy.knisely@hknc.org
HKNC P.O. Box 465
Willard, Ohio 44890
Voice: 419-951-6020
VP: 419-951-0474
Local Events
Are you interested in getting involved in the deaf-blind community in the North Central Region? Your regional representative can provide information about social gatherings, conferences, listservs and more. Check this space for announcements about upcoming events or contact your regional representative to request email notifications.
Local Resources
You need answers about what’s out there for you, and HKNC has them.
Ask your regional representative about:
- The National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program
- Local services and referrals
- On-site assessment, consultation and training
- Making connections with other individuals and families within the deaf-blind community
- Technical assistance and in-service training
- Plans for youth transitioning from educational programs to post-educational services
- Educational materials and presentations about the capabilities and preferences of people with combined vision and hearing loss
If the services you need are not available in your area, you might want to consider exploring HKNC headquarters in New York as an option for assessment and training. Check out our FAQs and contact your regional representative for more information.