The curriculum might include remedial English, math, and other academics, in addition to independent living skills. Lots of students come here needing to learn how to dress and groom themselves, because these are skills difficult to learn if you've never learned to communicate with others. Communication skills are very important here, just like they are at other AIDB schools. Everyone on staff here has some level of fluency with sign language, so no student feels left out. For students who are blind or visually impaired, and who are capable of learning it, braille is usually taught, because that's an important communication tool too.
Residential students eat breakfast in the cafeteria first, and then head to classes.
In addition to classes in academics and daily living skills, some students are learning basic work skills, too. Instructional materials are available in braille and large print, and we use computers and assistive technology to help us learn. Some graduates of Helen Keller School might go on to trade schools, or go out into the workplace. Learning how to do well on the job is a skill which can be taught here. This thought is the cornerstone of the Helen Keller School creative arts program, an activity-based learning program.