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) and 990 Form (pdf document); read our privacy policy.
What’s New
May 8 marked the official opening of HKSB's fourth Low Vision Center. Information and photos from the ribbon-cutting event.
May Special: The Hunger Games—Are you still hungry for The Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins? Has the blockbuster buzz whet your appetite to re-read The Hunger Games, or read it for the first time? If so, please contact our Braille Library for your own braille or large print copy. Braille: $40.00 (4 volumes); Large Print: $20.00 (2 volumes). Call us today at 516-485-1234 ext. 244 or 242 to place an order or email us at hksblibrary@helenkeller.org. Thank you for your support of the Helen Keller Braille Library/Louis Anzalone Braille Center.
HKSB work is featured in a feature Newsday article: “Devices That Help the Visually Impaired,” April 26, 2012
Michael is an attorney and former client of HKSB. Listen to his story here.
Thanks to Ridgewood Savings Bank, Transitional Computing, TD Bank, WP Owners and Dime Savings Bank of Williamsburgh for being sponsors at our upcoming Golf Outing! There’s still time to reserve your package and participate in our annual event. Remember—proceeds raised support our unique program, Camp Helen Keller (a free summer day camp for children ages 5 to 15 who are blind or visually impaired). More information and tickets here.
Here’s a new and easy way to benefit HKSB! Go to our new “shop” page, click on the Amazon.com banner, and do all your shopping … 4 to 8% of the proceeds will go to Helen Keller Services for the Blind, to help blind and visually impaired individuals. Make a difference while you shop!
HKSB receives 4-star rating from Charity Navigator. Details.
Employment & Volunteer Opportunities
Our Employment and Volunteer Opportunities page lists a number of current open positions and volunteer opportunities.
Helen Keller Services for the Blind (HKSB) is committed to providing equal treatment to all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or citizenship status in all employment decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.
Each member of management is responsible for creating an atmosphere free of discrimination and harassment, sexual or otherwise. Further, employees are responsible for respecting the rights of their co-workers.
