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Our primary funding sources are: The HKNC (Helen Keller National Center) (HKNC) is the only national rehabilitation program that works exclusively with youth and adults who are deaf-blind. Authorized by an Act of Congress in 1967, the Center operates a residential and training facility at its headquarters in Sands Point, NY , and provides support services throughout the country through its system of field services.
Hilton Perkins Program - the Hilton/Perkins Program at Perkins School for the Blind expands educational programs to children who are deaf-blind or blind with additional impairments in underserved communities worldwide thanks to the generous support and philanthropic leadership of the Hilton Foundation.
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The National Consortium on Deaf-Blindness (NCDB) provides technical assistance and information services to agencies serving children and young adults who are deaf-blind, as well as their families. DB-LINK , which is part of NCDB, is a federally funded information clearinghouse that identifies, coordinates, and disseminates (at no cost) information related to children and youth who are deaf-blind (ages 0 to 21 years).
American Association of Deaf-Blind (AADB) – the national consumer organization for individuals who area deaf-blind.
CHARGE Syndrome Foundation - The mission of the CHARGE Syndrome Foundation is to provide support to individuals with CHARGE syndrome and their families; to gather, develop, maintain and distribute information about CHARGE syndrome; and to promote awareness and research regarding its identification, cause and management.
Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Foundation - CdLS is a congenital syndrome with many disabilities including vision and hearing loss.
National Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments (NAPVI) - A national organization that enables parents to find information and resources for their children who are blind or visually impaired, including those with additional disabilities.
Ski-HI Institute - The Institute's primary purpose is to identify and respond to real needs of young children who are deaf/hard of hearing, blind/visually impaired, deafblind, multi-disabled, or who have any special needs.
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