Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults

Blind or visually impaired support services offer direct support to people who are blind, deaf-blind or with low vision. Programs may teach Independent Living Skills (ILS) to people with a visual impairment. MORE INFORMATION National facility which provides evaluation, independent living skills and mobility training, short-term comprehensive vocational rehabilitation and assistance with jobs and residential placement for Americans who are deaf-blind. Resources available for the deaf and blind include:

• Equipment distribution program
• Technical assistance
• Peer learning groups through Zoom
• Evaluation and training (one day or half day) at their headquarters with experts in assistive technology, vocational services, communication, orientation, mobility and independent living.
• Programs and services offered locally (short term training)
• Information on combined vision and hearing loss
• Senior Adult Services for people age 55+
• Confident Living Program: On the Road for people over 55
• Support services

11/10/2025