Confident Living Program For Senior Adults

Who are Hard of Hearing, and

Blind or Visually Impaired

 

March 30- April 7, 2009

(Seniors arrive on Sunday, March 29 and leave on Tuesday, April7)

 

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 2009 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/and Room and Board

$800