141 Middle Neck Road
Sands Point, NY 11050
Phone: 516-944-8900 x272
Video Phone: 516-571-3657
Fax: 516-944-7302
Website: www.hknc.org
Authorized through US Code Chapter 21 – Cooperative Agreement
Updated: 6/7/21
Service area: Statewide
TRADITIONAL VOCATIONAL PROGRAM
| Service |
Approximate Length of Program |
Fee |
Initial Assessment
(Comprehensive VR Program [CVRP]) |
Up to 8 weeks |
Tuition: $625 per week
Room & Board: $525 per week
Total Cost: Up to $9,200 |
Virtual Initial Assessment
(Comprehensive VR Program [CVRP]) |
Up to 8 weeks |
$625 per week |
| Training (CVRP) |
13 weeks per training period |
Tuition: $625 per week
Room & Board: $525 per week
Total Cost: $14,950 |
| Virtual Training (CVRP) |
13 weeks per training period |
$625 per week |
Job training and employment are the focal points for the vocational and rehabilitation training program at HKNC's headquarters. Instructional areas include: Vocation Services, Adaptive Technology, Independent Living, Communication, Orientation & Mobility. Support Services and Residential Program are available.
AIM PROGRAM
Requires OBVS Director Approval
| Service |
Approximate Length of Program |
Fee |
| Training |
To be determined by training recommendations |
Tuition: $625 per week
Room & Board: $675 per week |
Apartment in the Mainstream: Comprehensive Independent Living Skills training in an off-campus apartment setting.
CONFIDENT LIVING PROGRAM FOR SENIOR ADULTS
Requires OBVS Director Approval
| Service |
Approximate Length of Program |
Fee |
| Seminar/Training/Peer Learning |
1 week |
Tuition: $625 per week
Room & Board: $525 per week
Total Cost: $1,350 |
This is a one-week seminar designed for persons 55 and older who are coping with combined late-onset vision and hearing loss. Independent living, communication, low vision, audiology, orientation and mobility skills are integrated into a support group to enhance the quality of life of participants.
SUMMER SEMINAR FOR HIGH SCHOOL/TRANSITION AGE YOUTH
| Service |
Approximate Length of Program |
Fee |
| My Pursuit of Work, Empowerment & Resources (M-POWER) |
2 weeks |
Tuition: $825 per week (Pre-ETS)
Room & Board: $525 per week (VR)
Total Cost: $2,700 |
| Virtual My Pursuit of Work, Empowerment & Resources (M-POWER) |
2 weeks |
Tuition: $625 per week (Pre-ETS) |
This is a two-week program offered to students between the ages of 16 to 22 to assist them in developing self-determination skills to improve their ability to make decisions regarding post-secondary options such as college, vocational training and employment.
A fee of $10 per week for incidentals (such as purchase of personal care items) will be charged unless arrangements are made for consumer to pay for this independently.
SUMMER YOUTH VOCATIONAL PROGRAM
| Service |
Approximate Length of Program |
Fee |
| Community-based Work Experience |
6 weeks |
Tuition: $1,410 per week (Pre-ETS)
Room & Board: $525 per week (VR)
Total Cost: $11,610 |
This is a six-week program offered to students between the ages of 16 to 22 to provide practical work experience to expand awareness, knowledge, skill and confidence in the following areas: Vocational Exploration, Resume Writing, Self-Determination and Advocacy, Communication Methods on the Job, Orientation & Mobility at the Work Site, Vocational Assistive Aids & Devices, Interviewing Skills and a Real Life Work Experience. A Participant Work Stipend ($900) is included in the Tuition cost.
A fee of $15.00 per week for incidentals (such as purchase of personal care items) will be charged unless arrangements are made for consumer to pay for this independently. A preadmission charge for ear molds ($40/each - $80 total) and mobility aids ($35 cane) will be assessed and refunded if not utilized for the consumer.
COMMUNITY-BASED CONSUMER SERVICES
| Service |
Approximate Length of Program |
Fee |
| Technology Outreach Services Consumer Assessment & Training (plus cost of transportation, lodging & meals) |
n.a. |
$500 per day |
| Follow-up Staff Visits for Former HKNC Students (for each staff member assigned plus transportation, lodging & meals) |
n.a. |
$400 per day |
