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Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults: Great Plains Region Office

General Information

Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults: Great Plains Region Office
450 E Park St
Suite 108
Olathe, KS 66061
913-677-4562
beth.jordan@hknc.org
https://www.helenkeller.org/locations/

Brief Description

Does not provide transportation, but may travel to the home of the consumer if more convenient.
Videophone #: 913-227-4282

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.