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Confident Living Program

Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths & Adults

Confident Living Program For Senior Adults Who are Hard of Hearing, and Blind or Visually Impaired

May 7-14, 2008
(Seniors arrive on Wednesday, May 7 and leave on Wednesday, May 14)

A one-week program specially designed for Senior Adults (age 55 and better), who are hard of hearing and blind or visually impaired, and do not use sign language as their primary means of communication

Participants in the 2008 program will obtain information and an introduction to skills in:

  • coping with hearing and vision loss
  • enhancing independent living skills
  • enhancing communication skills
  • experiencing new technology
  • self advocacy
  • elder law
  • emergency preparedness
  • community integration
  • developing community resources
  • utilizing Support Service Providers (SSPs)
  • leisure activity options
  • sharing life experiences with others
  • having FUN

Application & More information contact:
Admissions Coordinator
Helen Keller National Center
516-944-8900 V/TTY Ext: 258
www.hknc.org

Program Cost:
Tuition $500
Room and Board 300
Total Cost $800

Seniors on a merry go round

 

 

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