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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.
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.
Related Links
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.
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).
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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