Southeastern Region A
Our Service Area
The Southeastern Region A encompasses the following states:
Region 4A
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Mississippi
U.S. Virgin Islands
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 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.
Regional Representative
David Volper joined HKNC in January 2019. With over a decade of experience in working with Vocational Rehabilitation, Deaf Services, and Helen Keller National Center combined, he has come to appreciate the challenge and rewards of working with individuals with disabilities, including Deaf, Hard of Hearing and DeafBlind consumers. He has completed his MA studies in Rehabilitation Counseling at the University of Kentucky.
Contact Information
David Volper (Regional Representative)Email: dvolper@helenkeller.org
Janice Hanvey (Administrative Assistant)Email: jhanvey@helenkeller.org
Voice: 516-393-7733
P. O. Box 3133
Holiday, FL 34690
Voice: 347-899-0575 (Text)
VP: 321-282-6216
Local Events
Are you interested in getting involved in the deaf-blind community in the Mid-Atlantic 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 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
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.