Southeast A

HKNC Regional Network

Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Virgin Islands

Contact Info:

P.O. Box 380
Concord, GA 30206
Office: 516-393-7733

David Volper (Regional Representative)
Voice/VP: 321-282-6216
Text Only: 347-899-0575
dvolper@helenkeller.org

Janice Hanvey (Administrative Assistant)
Phone: 516-393-7733
Fax: 516-393-7597
Mobile: 516-350-1026
jhanvey@helenkeller.org

David Volper

Regional Representative David Volper

Our regional offices bring HKNC resources to you.

Your regional representative knows all about the programs and services that are available to DeafBlind 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.

Meet the representatives and specialists in your region.

David Volper smiling into the camera

David Volper

Regional Representative

David Volper joined HKNC as a DeafBlind Employment Specialist (DBES) in January, 2019 and was promoted to Regional Representative (RR) in 2021. Before HKNC, David was a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor at the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in Florida. With well over a decade of experience in working in vocational rehabilitation, deaf services, and the Helen Keller National Center combined, he has come to appreciate the challenges and rewards of working with individuals with disabilities, including deaf, hard-of-hearing, and DeafBlind individuals. He completed a BA in Technical Writing at the University of South Florida and went on to complete his MA studies in Rehabilitation Counseling at the University of Kentucky. 

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 DeafBlind 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

Local & Community Services

Are you interested in getting involved in the DeafBlind community in the Southeast A 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.

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 DeafBlind 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

How Can We Work Together?

Start the conversation about how we can work together to make your dreams and goals a reality.