Photo of HKSB staff and clients

Helen Keller Services for the Blind helps people of all ages who are blind or visually impaired to develop independence and to participate actively and fully in their communities.

Learn more about HKSB, including our many services and programs for children and adults, and our upcoming workshops. Our FAQ page addresses questions about who qualifies for HKSB services and how to participate in our programs.

Download a copy of our most recent Annual Report (pdf document).

What’s new at Helen Keller Services for the Blind

Photos and details about the 2009 Children’s Learning Center Preschool Graduation

The Garden City League held its final meeting on June 8, 2009.

The 32nd Annual Louis C. Wills Award Luncheon was held on May 8, 2009. Details and photos.

Lots of photos from the 19th Annual Golf Classic.

HKSB mourns the death of Edwin J. Vetog, past HKSB president and member of the Board of Trustees. Details.

photo of cake from HKSB celebration of Louis Braille

HKSB kicks off a year long commemoration of Louis Braille’s bicentennial with a birthday party at the Louis Anzalone Braille Center in Hempstead. Details and photos.

32nd Anniversary Sound & Light Gala honors Brett Craig and Walt Frazier. Details and photos.

Volunteers are needed in our Hempstead Senior Center for two slots weekly (Monday and Fridays from 11 am to 12 pm) to lead seniors who are visually impaired in chair exercises. For more information email Janet Sarro or call her at 516-485-1234, extension 240.

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