Since 1893, services & solutions
for people with disabilities.

Ways to Give

Make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities and a difference in your own life

Oak Hill is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation

Our legal name is the Connecticut Institute for the Blind, Inc., d/b/a, Oak Hill, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation.

Oak Hill Foundation Form 990

Download Attachment: Oak Hill Foundation Form 990

Our form to make a donation to Oak Hill.
Download Attachment: donation_form.pdf

Oak Hill 2011 Annual Report

Download Attachment: 2011 Annual Report

Do you have a foundation?

Yes, the Oak Hill Foundation established in 2006, works hand in hand with Oak Hill to enhance the quality of life, mobility, independence and employability of people with disabilities, including those blind or visually impaired, served through Oak Hill. When you give to the Oak Hill Foundation, you leave a legacy that will benefit people with disabilties now and into the future. For planned giving opportunities to support and advance the mission of Oak Hill and grow the endowed assets of Oak Hill.

Oak Hill Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

To download a PDF of our Oak Hill Foundation brochure

Download Attachment: Oak Hill Foundation brochure

Robert A. and Susan A. Ludwig Endowed Fund

A monetary gift or a gift of your time is appreciated and each gift we receive makes a difference in the lives of the people we serve.

Donate

People who donate do so to express their gratitude, honor a loved one, or share a part of themselves with others. The benefits of these gifts are quite extraordinary.

Can you donate to a program of your choosing?

Yes, or to benefit a specific disability (restricted funds):

Eleanor A. Brooks Blindness Related Supports Center at Oak Hill – provides housing, community supports and vocational training for people who are blind or visually impaired.
Oak Hill School – provides educational services to children with multiple disabilities.
NEAT Center at Oak Hill –provides assistive technology, adaptive equipment, resources and educational services to people with temporary or permanent disabilities.
Oak Hill Center for Relationship & Sexuality Education (CRSE) -provides therapeutic and educational programs that promote safe and healthy relations for people with developmental disabilities.
Oak Hill Camp -a residential summer camp for children and adults with developmental, intellectual and physical disabilities, includes visual impairments.
Oak Hill Birth to Three-provides support to families of children under the age of three with disabilities or delays in developmental milestones.
Oak Hill Day Services-provides adults with intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities (including visual and hearing impairments) with job training, volunteer and community work, reinforcing daily living skills, socialization and community integration.
Senior Services -provides adults (over 65 years) with intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities (includes visual and hearing impairments) with light vocational work, volunteer opportunities in the community and leisure and recreational activities.
Oak Hill Residential Services -provides children and adults with intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities (includes visual and hearing impairments) with community-based housing and supported apartments across Connecticut.

What are unrestricted funds?

If you choose to make your donation unrestricted, this means your donation is used to help the program or service with the most urgent need.

Is my gift tax-deductible?

Yes, Oak Hill is a recognized not-for-profit (501)(c)(3) corporation [Tax Exempt letter]

Can I set aside a gift in my will to benefit Oak Hill?

Yes

Become a donor

Can I have my company match my gift?

Yes, your employer may match your gift to Oak Hill. Learn more>>

We manage our financial, human and technological resources prudently in order to meet immediate and future needs and maintain a strong foundation.

How do I get started?

Contact the office of Development and Communications at (860) 242-2274, (860) 286-3113 TTY or email us at info@ciboakhill.org

Volunteer

Offer your wisdom, skills and talents to benefit others. Our volunteer opportunities (volunteer opportunities) are offered in locations across the state and at our main campus in Hartford.