Program for Teens
Oak Hill offers LEEP (Low vision/blind Education Employment Program) for students (ages 15 to 23 years) who are blind or have low vision. Oak Hill is grateful to its donors for funding this valuable program.
Program objectives:
- to increase knowledge via the use of assistive technology
- enhance daily living skills
- gain exposure to college life
- participate in recreational activities
- learn job interviewing techniques
- increase self advocacy skills
Oak Hill staff are certified in the following areas:
- CPR/First Aid
- Physical/Psychological Management
- Orientation and Mobility
- Medication Administration
- Human Rights and the Prevention of Abuse
- Infection Control
- Signs and Symptoms of Illness
- Health Care Management
- Water Safety
Please contact Steven Famiglietti, Blind Vocational Services at 860-286-3100, email: famigliettis@ciboakhill.org or Karin Agritelly, Blindness Related Supports at 860-286-3105, email agritellyk@ciboakhill.org for further information.
“The best camp I’ve ever been to in my life! I learned so much about mobility skills from Karin at NEAT. I wish it had lasted longer!” - Amanda, camper, Oak Hill Camp LEEP for Blind Youth
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For over 115 years, Oak Hill has served people who are blind or visually impaired in Connecticut (
