Participants in the Confident Living Program connect with our national Older Adult Specialist, Jenee Alleman-Goodman, who provides resources, consultation, and trainings across the U.S. and U.S. territories: Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and Northern Mariana Islands. View photos from the event at HKSBs Facebook page here(photos by Joe Vericker, PhotoBureau). Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Students identified with potential vision impairment or eye ailments are referred to healthcare providers for evaluation. Information about Osprey Dominion Vineyards. Ms. Fodera has furthered the mission of Helen Keller Services for the Blind to enable individuals, who are blind, DeafBlind or have low vision to live, work and thrive in the communities of their choice. You can complete your classwork at home, at the time of day that makes the most sense for you. LCIF Empowering Service: Nepal Eye Clinic.
Helen Keller Services for the Blind - Alchetron, the free social in history and Spanish from Gallaudet University. Since 2002, Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) has partnered with Johnson & Johnson Vision to implement the largest-known, school-based eye health program, Sight for Kids. In her current role with Helen Keller Services, Ms. Coccarelli currently oversees all the marking efforts for HKNC and HKSB. She has over 17 years of experience in the field of education. LCIF proudly serves Lions continued efforts by offering unique and impactful initiatives, programs, and grants. This generous grant from LIREG will directly benefit the children, youths, and adults with vision loss who depend on Helen Keller Services for the Blind for quality eye examinations at no cost, Zimmer stated. 1-800-342-9871. All of us at Helen Keller Services are grateful to Court 16 and BNP Paribas for their deep commitment to removing barriers for blind and visually impaired individuals, both on and off the. Since joining HKSB, Ms. Sergi has worked diligently in creating programing for all ages that promotes emotional support and socialization within the visually impaired community. In this role, she provides oversight to Destiny Home, New York States first home for individuals with DeafBlindness and intellectual disabilities. Ms. Sergi also has extensive experience working in a private practice as a psychotherapist. HKNC Headquarters HKNC's residential comprehensive vocational training program is home to a true adult-learning community. Together with many Lions clubs, LCIF has provided significant grant funding to Leader Dogs for the Blind. She earned her bachelors degree in Psychology from Colgate University and a masters degree from Long Island University/CW Post. As a senior leadership team member, Mr. Odland participates in the organizations strategic initiatives advancing employment opportunities and inclusive living. The Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults was founded in 1967. US$14.3 billion is needed to treat existing cases of refractive error and cataracts worldwide.
Helen Keller Services Blind | 57 Willoughby Street Brooklyn Our sight programs range from developing and improving eye care systems and treatments to distributing medications to those most at-risk for eye diseases. She holds New York State teaching certifications as a teacher of the blind and low vision and as a special education teacher. [CDATA[/* >