Helen Keller Services

It's wonderful working with this year's Helen's Run.Walk.Ride. Junior Ambassadors, Jillian and Ashley LoCurto. As Camp Counselors at Camp Helen Keller and students at Manhasset High School in Manhasset, New York, they have taken huge steps on fundraising for HKS' DeafBlind community and reached out to many supporters who joined their very own fundraising team. Together, they have contributed greatly to this year's goal, and are running as one of the top teams! You can regi...ster https://events.elitefeats.com/hks21 and fundraise with us at https://www.grouprev.com/HelenKeller21. Join us from April 24 - May 9! Funds raised from this event will enable HKS to do all we can to assist our consumers with sensory loss to receive equal access to opportunity. #HelensRunWalkRide2021 #BreakDownBarriers #HKSLiveThriveGrow #HKSGratitude #Blind #VisuallyImpaired #HearingImpaired #HearingLoss #DeafBlind #Accessibility #LowVision #Fundraising #5K #ASL #AmericanSignLanguage #DeafBlind #NonProfit #Camp #SummerCamp Image Description: Two young sisters standing together with their thumbs up and smiling. See more

We can't wait to see Feeling Through's executive producer Marlee Matlin as one of the presenters at The Academy Awards!!! Image Description: Picture of Marlee Matlin next to announcement of the Oscar presenters for this year’s ceremony. #FeelingThrough #Oscars #AcademyAwards #OscarNoms

At Helen Keller Services, we come to know each DeafBlind person as an individual so we can support them in the best way possible. Accessibility preferences vary resulting in differences between individual, environments, and situations! As a former HKNC staff member, we were committed to creating an environment where Robert Tarango could thrive both at his place of employment as well as pre-production of the film, Feeling Through. Learn more about the process by watching Connecting the Dots: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fq-DlHxPEBY #FeelingThrough #Accessibility #ForYourConsideration #FYC #DeafBlind

Meet one of our Helen's Run.Walk.Ride. Junior Ambassador, Holly Sternlicht! Holly, a student at Schreiber High School in Port Washington, New York, has been a great helping hand on spreading awareness on HKS' mission and goal. Her ongoing fundraising efforts have made a tremendous impact to this year's campaign and to the DeafBlind individuals we serve. Helen Keller Services cannot be more thankful for those local supporters who participated for our event through Holly's ...help! Join us from April 24th - May 9th: https://events.elitefeats.com/hks21 and bring your family, friends, and pets! It's never too late to start fundraising either! https://www.grouprev.com/HelenKeller21 Funds raised from this event will enable HKS to do all we can to assist our consumers with sensory loss to receive equal access to opportunity! #NationalPetDay #HelensRunWalkRide2021 #BreakDownBarriers #HKSLiveThriveGrow #HKSGratitude #Blind #VisuallyImpaired #HearingImpaired #HearingLoss #DeafBlind #Accessibility #LowVision #Fundraising #5K #ASL #AmericanSignLanguage #DeafBlind #NonProfit #Pet Image Description: Holly S. petting her dog while holding the leash and smiling. See more

If you see a working #guidedog or #servicedog team, the best thing to do is to ignore the dog and let them continue their work, even if the dog looks in your direction. Talking to, petting, or otherwise distracting a working dog can result in the injury of the handler who relies on their dog to maintain their focus on the path ahead. The only appropriate time to greet their dog is if you receive permission from the handler first.... #NationalHugYourDogDay #AssistanceDog #WorkingDog #GuideDoginTraining #ServiceDogHandler #DeafBlind Image Description: A young adult with a service dog at a park. See more

Accessibility is more than just interpretation or captions, it’s a creative process! Feeling Through’s behind-the-scenes documentary "Connecting the Dots" captures our interpreter, Erin, not only interpreting spoken language into ASL, but also working with Robert to avert his eyes when bright lights turn on, explaining how to use the Silent Call pager for a vibration alert, and giving visual information about the reactions of around him tactually on his leg. Remember, for ...some individuals with low vision, bright lights can be distracting or painful, but non-visual communication like tactile cues and vibration alerts can provide the accessibility needed so talented people like Robert don’t need to skip a beat! What is your favorite non-visual form of communication?? #FeelingThrough #DeafBlind #DeafBlindTalent #LowVision #ASL #Accessibility See more

We're making sure nothing stands in the way of individuals who are blind, deaf-blind, or have vision loss. From adaptive equipment and accessible technologies to independent living to vocational training, your holiday gift can help more people empower themselves to achieve their goals.

Reach out and make connections with the Blind community. Judy, a student at Helen Keller Services for the Blind, encourages people who are sighted not to be afraid to connect with people who are blind: you very well might make a new friend! Description: Student Judy Wieber provides encouraging words to the blind and sighted communities, while Doug Roland and Monica Godfrey-Lehrer listen. A sign language interpreter is included in the virtual call. Writing: A message for the sighted.

The first step may be the hardest, but it's also the most important. If you're just starting your journey with a white cane, listen to these encouraging words from Monica Godfrey-Lehrer, supervisor of orientation and mobility at Helen Keller National Center. Description: Short clip of Monica Godfrey-Lehrer talking about the importance of having a white cane (on left), with a sign language interpreter (on right). Writing: Starting your Journey with a White Cane.

HKS Board member and Ocean First Bank Chairman & CEO Chris Maher recently appeared on Bloomberg Television’s The Open with Jonathan Ferro to talk COVID-19 market recovery. Extraordinary and excess liquidity is defining the response to COVID-19. The vast majority of our businesses and consumers are well positioned to jump start the recovery." To find out more from Chris click here: https://bit.ly/2J6W15g

Join us here today at 2ET as Alice Eaddy of the National Federation of the Blind discusses how the DeafBlind community will be affected in this upcoming election #FeelingThrough #vote #deafblind

ELECTION SPECIAL What policies are most important to the DeafBlind community? Is the disability vote being considered by our presidential candidates? Alice Eaddy of the National Federation of the Blind joins us here tomorrow at 2ET to discuss #FeelingThrough #vote #deafblind

In the final episode of 2020, Doug looks back on how Feeling Through found ways to engage the DeafBlind community during this unusual year, and discusses what's coming up in 2021. Transcript: www.feelingthrough.com/transcripts/ep35

We hone in on the fact that a lot of deaf-blind employees are loyal employees. Chris Woodfill of Helen Keller National Center discusses how employees with disabilities can be a valuable asset to the companies that hire them. #NDEAM #HireDeafBlind

Congratulations to lead actors Robert Tarango, former HKNC student and employee, and Steven Prescod who share a Special Jury Award from the Port Townsend Film Festival for BEST ACTOR. Robert has gone from the first deaf-blind actor in a film to now being an award winning actor! A big step forward for representation for the deaf-blind community in media. Feeling Through also won the Jury Award for Best Short Narrative! #ptfilmfest #FeelingThrough #HKSLiveThriveGrow

Not-for-profit work opens you up to the idea that there’s so much more to be done in this world than making money. You feel better about yourself, productive and proud of what you’re doing. Helen Keller Services Keller Service CFO Sharona Hebroni discusses how she’s efficiently producing purpose-driven work during challenging times. Read more about her Forbes feature at: http://ow.ly/lx6750C2NQg #HKSLiveThriveGrow #deafblind #lowvision #visuallyimpaired #deaf

Join us TODAY at 3pm ET for the Feeling Through Experience at the Naples Film Festival to commemorate National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Sign up for your FREE e-ticket at http://ow.ly/bNSn50C00AG #FeelingThrough #HKSLiveThriveGrow #NDEAM #HIREDEAFBLIND #INCLUSION

Tomorrow is the next Feeling Through Experience at the Naples Film Festival. Join us October 25th at 3pm ET to discuss National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Sign up for your FREE e-ticket at http://ow.ly/UtAl50C007A #FeelingThrough #HKSLiveThriveGrow #NDEAM #HIREDEAFBLIND #INCLUSION

Chris Woodfill and Bryan Ward of Helen Keller National Center join us to discuss increasing opportunity for the disability community in the workforce, and how this inclusion is beneficial to employers. Transcript: feelingthrough.com/transcripts/ep28 #NDEAM... #NationalDisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth See more

This Sunday, October 25th at 3pm ET is an exciting Feeling Through Experience at Naples Film Festival. HKNC will join Doug Roland and Robert Tarango, the creator and lead actor of Feeling Through, to discuss National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Sign up for your FREE e-ticket at feelingthrough.com/register #FeelingThrough #HKSLiveThriveGrow #NDEAM #HIREDEAFBLIND #INCLUSION

Be sure to tune in to TODAY'S Feeling Through LIVE Episode 28 for a discussion on increasing opportunity for the disability community in the workforce. Watch on our Facebook channel OR YouTube Live http://ow.ly/31Wf50BZXIy #FeelingThrough #HKSLiveThriveGrow

October marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Chris Woodfill and Bryan Ward of Helen Keller National Center join Feeling Through LIVE Episode 28 to discuss increasing opportunity for the disability community in the workforce, and how this inclusion is beneficial to employers. Watch on our Facebook channel OR YouTube Live http://ow.ly/FrdG50BZUCV #FeelingThrough #HKSLiveThriveGrow

Today is the day! Join us at 2pm for a free virtual employment event for National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Registration is still open https://rb.gy/odaxh0 #NDEAM #HIREDEAFBLIND #INCLUSION #blind #accessibility #visualimpairment #visuallyimpaired #love #disability #sightloss #disabilityawareness #whitecane #lowvision #visualimpaired #deaf

Join us tomorrow for a free virtual employment event at 2pm with panelists Gloria Puentes, Director, Global Diversity & Inclusion, @SodexoCareers and Joana Lisboa, Senior Consultant, @CVSHealth Workforce Initiatives Team. Registration is open now https://rb.gy/odaxh0 #NDEAM #HIREDEAFBLIND #INCLUSION #blind #accessibility #visualimpairment #visuallyimpaired #love #disability #sightloss #disabilityawareness #whitecane #lowvision #visualimpaired #deaf