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Our primary funding sources are:
The 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.
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Hilton Perkins Program
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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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Related Links
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American Association of Deaf-Blind (AADB) –
the national consumer organization for individuals who area deaf-blind.
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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.
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Cornelia de Lange
Syndrome Foundation - CdLS is a congenital syndrome with many
disabilities including vision and hearing loss.
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The National Coalition on Deafblindness was formed in 1987 in response
to a need to provide feedback to legislators and policy makers regarding the
ongoing needs of children who are deafblind and the reauthorization of
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). If you have questions,
suggestions, and/or would like to become involved, please sign up for the
National
Coalition on Deafblindness discussion group.
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).
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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.
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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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report any broken links to NFADB@aol.com
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