General Information

Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults: Northwest Region Office
1620 18th Avenue
Suite 201
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 324 9120
Taryn.Hill@hknc.org
http://www.HelenKeller.org/HKNC

Services Offered

• Assessment
• Conducts informal assessment to determine individual service needs of clients who are deaf-blind.


• Consultation/Technical Program Assistance
• Provides consultation and technical assistance regarding deaf-blindness to schools and agencies. Assists in developing local services for deaf-blind persons.


• Information and Referral
• Provides public information about deaf-blindness and refers to community resources. Provides follow-along support. May refer to Sands Point, NY facility for comprehensive rehabilitation. Maintains information for National Registry.


• Professional Training
• Offers professional development and in-service training.


• Daily Living Skills/Independent Living Skills Training
• Refers to community rehabilitative resources relevant to deaf-blindness. May also refer to Sands Point, NY facility for comprehensive rehabilitation services for deaf-blind persons.