The Helen L. Diller Vacation Home for the Blind Children opened its doors in 1970 as a
summer vacation retreat in the seaside resort of Avalon, New Jersey. Situated in a
residential community one bloc from the pristine beaches of the Atlantic Ocean, THE HOME
hosts twenty blind and visually impaired children each week, and offers a vast range of
activities.
Each child receives individualized attention with a counselor-to-child ratio of
one-to-two. Youngsters partake in a comfortable and loving environment with a staff whose
mission is to safeguard the childrens' well-being while providing an enjoyable visit. With
most counselors majoring in special education, it is common for them to return for more
than one summer. With the administrator directing the activities at THE HOME, staff is
complemented with a full-time cook who plans and prepares well-balanced and hearty meals
for the children.
