HKSB Programs & Services

Health and Wellness

The HKSB Health and Wellness Program provides free physical health activities and mental wellness initiatives to individuals throughout the New York metropolitan area who are blind or DeafBlind.

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Overview

Offering activities to enhance physical and mental wellbeing

The Health and Wellness Program provides individualized and group dance movement therapy, yoga and/or pilates instruction, nutrition education, creative arts therapy, gardening and workshops on various topics related to health and wellness to New York State residents who are blind, DeafBlind, and/or have intellectual disabilities.

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Benefits

Healthier Bodies & Minds

Being blind or DeafBlind presents unique challenges and opportunities when it comes to mental and physical wellness. The HKSB Health and Wellness Program is designed to promote whole body and mind wellbeing.

Physical Health

Choose the activities you enjoy to enhance your physical health and increase your energy level.

Emotional Wellbeing

Promote emotional balance, resilience and health through workshops and learning opportunities.

Connection

Build emotional and social connections with other participants in the group.

Enjoyment

In addition to the practical benefits, participating in the Health and Wellness program is just plain fun!

Our Impact

Building more inclusive communities and empowering participants to live fuller lives.

At Helen Keller Services, we know that everyone wins when communities are more diverse, inclusive, and accessible to all. We partner with corporations, technology innovators, service providers, funders and individuals to fulfill our mission of enabling our participants to live, work and thrive in the communities of their choice.

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