HKNC offers individualized  evaluation and training which will assist consumers in achieving their own definition of success. The trans-disciplinary team works in partnership with each consumer to design a program to meet his/her needs, desires, preferences and abilities. The emphasis for the consumers in the program is to participate in learning opportunities which will lead to successful employment and a full, enriched and independent life in the community. The philosophy of the Center is one of self-determination for all consumers.

Consumers may receive individualized services in a number of ways:

    1) participate in a full or partial day vocational training program at our headquarters in New York;

    2) receive short term training in their home community

    3) participate in a 2-week summer seminar for high school students who have combined vision and hearing loss

    4) attend an 8-week summer evaluation before completing high school

    5) join the Confident Living Program seminar at HKNC headquarters for seniors, age 55 and better, who have combined vision and hearing loss.

Applying to the HKNC Program

Applications to the HKNC program go through the HKNC regional representative. Most students are sponsored by their state vocational rehabilitation program.

For more information about the program, contact: Director of Direct Services

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updates: last modified 09/29/2011