Mission
Helen Keller Services' (HKS) mission is to enable individuals who are blind, visually impaired, deaf-blind or have combined hearing and vision loss to live, work and thrive in the communities of their choice. HKS offers services and programs through two divisions: Helen Keller National Center for DeafBlind Youths and Adults (HKNC) and Helen Keller Services for the Blind (HKSB). HKNC is the only comprehensive national program that provides vocational and independent living skills training to youths and adults with combined vision and hearing loss. HKSB is a comprehensive rehabilitation program serving individuals of all ages who are blind or visually impaired and who may have additional disabilities, living in the New York Metropolitan area.
Ruling year
1936
CEO
Dr. Susan Ruzenski
Main address
180 Livingston Street, 2nd FL
Brooklyn, NY 11201 USA
EIN
11-1630807
NTEE code
Human Service Organizations (P20)
Kindergarten, Nursery Schools, Preschool, Early Admissions (B21)
IRS filing requirement
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Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
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HELEN KELLER NATIONAL CENTER FOR DEAF-BLIND YOUTHS AND ADULTS
HELEN KELLER NATIONAL CENTER FOR DEAF-BLIND YOUTHS AND ADULTS - DEVELOPS A COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE PROGRAM TO MEET THE NEEDS OF DEAF-BLIND YOUTHS AND ADULTS BY PROVIDING INDIVIDUALIZED EVALUATION, TRAINING, AND PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL REHABILITATION THE CENTER, WHICH CAN ACCOMMODATE 60 TRAINEES, ACCOMPLISHES ITS MISSION BY CONDUCTING OR PARTICIPATING IN COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, SERVING AS LIAISON WITH COOPERATING AGENCIES.
HELEN KELLER SERVICES FOR THE BLIND
HELEN KELLER SERVICES FOR THE BLIND FOCUSES ON REHABILITATION AND PREVENTION SERVICES, INCLUDING LOW VISION CLINICS; COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES; SUPPORTIVE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES; DAY HABILITATION SERVICES; SENIOR CITIZENS CENTERS; BRAILLE AND LARGE PRINT PRODUCTION CENTER; CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER; PRESCHOOL VISION SCREENING AND ITS PROGRAM IN SANDS POINT, HELEN KELLER NATIONAL CENTER FOR DEAF BLIND YOUTHS AND ADULTS
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How we listen
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To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve
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Operations
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HELEN KELLER SERVICES
Board of directorsas of 07/06/2021
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Seth Cummins
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Diana L. Nicholson
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Gary S. Hett
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Anthony Baronci
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Hon. Miriam Cyrulnik
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Board orientation and education
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CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
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