GOVERNMENT RELATIONS CASE STUDY

Helen Keller National Center

CLIENT BACKGROUND

Understand The Need

Helen Keller National Center (HNKC) has a long and exceptional history of providing much needed services to DeafBlind individuals that come to its facilities on Long Island. 

They believed that in order to better meet their mandate they needed to expand their offerings – both programmatically and geographically.

ISSUES & CHALLENGES

Working with the U.S. Congress & U.S. Senate

Change was in the air

HKNC’s annual budget is set by Congress in the Annual Federal Appropriations Bill. For years, HKNC had been receiving the same sum of money from the federal government.

Measuring the Cost

In order to for HKNC to meet the needs of the growing DeafBlind, they need to expand their services around the country, which would require more funding from Congress.

“Achieving Outstanding Results Takes a Concerted Effort and DHC Teams have Gone Time and Again to "the Hill" for meetings with members of the house and senate to secure the needed funding that is so crucial to hKNC services.”

Steve Malito, Partner & NYS Government Relations Practice Chair

SOLUTIONS

Developing a Plan

01

Making Connections

We developed and maintained relationships with chairs and ranking members on the House Appropriations Committee and Labor, Health & Human Services LHHS Subcommittee.

02

Building Momentum

With our constant advocacy, the NYS Assembly led the way and the NYS Senate soon followed.

03

Achieving The Goal

Using these relationships and working with HKNC to continually develop yearly roadmaps, remaining persistent in pursuing increased funding.

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For nearly 50 years, our Government Relations group has helped clients like the Helen Keller National Center secure funding, guide necessary legislation and advocate vigorously for those in need. For more information reach out to us today!
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