The Viscardi Center Founded by Dr. Henry Viscardi, Jr., who served as disability advisor to eight U.S.
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Presidents and became one of the world’s leading advocates, The Viscardi Center educates, employs and empowers people with disabilities. It provides Pre-K-12 education, school-to-work youth transition services, vocational training, career counseling and employment placement, and assistive technology to children, adolescents, and adults with a wide variety of disabilities. The Viscardi Center also assists businesses in advancing disability inclusive cultures in their workplaces.
Champions for Charity® is November 30 - December 2, 2023! Be sure to register for your Champion Number which must be presented at the time of each purchase so 25% of your designated full-price, pre-tax purchases will be donated back to us! Visit championsforcharity.org for details.
As National Disability Employment Awareness Month is coming to an end, let’s continue to keep accessibility in mind going forward. Our Digital Accessibility Services team stands ready to help organizations ensure everyone has equal access to websites and digital assets. Learn more at https://das.viscardicenter.org.
It was all smiles at our Take a Dental Health Day. It raised awareness of the need for equitable dental care for people with disabilities, brought volunteer dentists, dental residents/students & hygienists together, and those we serve received much needed dental screenings. Thanks to Henry Schein Cares and our community dental school partners. https://www.viscardicenter.org/viscardi-holds-dental-screening-for-its-students-and-program-participants-with-disabilities/ Henry Schein, Inc. Nassau County Dental Society Northwell Health One Brooklyn Health System Stony Brook University
Our disability pride soared! Thank you to all who joined us at the Disability Pride Parade! We were proud to once again partner with JetBlue and march/roll with its crew members.
As the temperature starts to dip, warm up your feet by purchasing a pair of Wheel on Fire socks benefiting Viscardi! Meet the designers and winners of John’s Crazy Socks’ 2nd annual Sock Design Contest, Erin, and Bear Bonner. Learn how this design came to fruition by watching this short video. And, through this collaboration, Bear is now a student at Henry Viscardi School! John's Crazy Socks
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Check out our latest Digital Accessibility Services blog which stresses the importance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) and its theme, “Advancing Access and Equity.” The Viscardi Center’s Digital Accessibility Services team helps organizations provide equal access to their digital media.
The Viscardi Center is proud to announce a mission-based strategic acquisition of Able Newspaper , a monthly periodical bringing readers information about the disability community since 1991. “We congratulate Angela Miele Melledy on a historic career as the founding publisher and editor of Able, the ‘newspaper of record’ for New York’s disability community,” said Dr. Chris Rosa, President & CEO of The Viscardi Center. “We are humbled that Angela has entrusted the stewardship of this cherished news source to The Viscardi Center.” Aligning with The Viscardi Center’s “3Es” (educate, employ, empower), the acquisition of Able offers an opportunity to enhance and expand upon the Center’s programs, services and advocacy. Read the full announcement at https://ow.ly/Y6vl50PW9bY
There is still time to sign-up for the 2023 Disability Pride Parade! Join The Viscardi Center & JetBlue on Sunday, October 22 at 10 am starting at Madison Square Park in NYC. Register to participate by Monday, October 16 by visiting https://www.viscardicenter.org/event/2023-disability-pride-parade.
Congratulations Angelo Zegarelli, leader of our Henry Viscardi School, for being recognized on Long Island Family’s “Champions of Long Island’s Special Needs Community” list! Thank you for continuing to be a staunch advocate for students with disabilities. Read his Q&A at https://www.newyorkfamily.com/champions-of-long-islands-special-needs/
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Time spent at Viscardi stays in your heart forever! Recently Tom Klein, a camp counselor here in the 70’s, came by for a visit to learn more about Viscardi’s work today. During his visit, he reconnected with Henry Viscardi School alum and former camper Rob Pipia – now a judge in Nassau County. This heartwarming reunion (49 years in the making) led to Tom expressing just how transformative his experience at Viscardi was, and these wonderful then and now pics!
We are proud to announce The Viscardi Center has been named a 2023 Leading Disability Employer by the on Disability. That’s 6 years straight! This recognition is awarded to companies that have proven their commitment to inclusion in the workplace by adopting exemplary employment practices for people with disabilities.
Don’t miss a live performance by award-winning actress Ali Stroker at our annual Reach for A Star Luncheon on Tuesday, November 14 at the Crest Hollow Country Club. Support Henry Viscardi School’s after-school programs and sports by purchasing your tickets and sponsorships at https://www.viscardicenter.org/event/reach-for-a-star-luncheon-2/.
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! This year’s theme is “Advancing Access and Equity”. Viscardi’s Digital Accessibility Services ensure customers, students and employees with disabilities have equal access to digital media. Learn how at https://das.viscardicenter.org/
We are excited to be partnering with Hofstra University to offer a FREE Virtual Small Business Workshop Series for Entrepreneurs with Disabilities. The workshops will be held from 6:30-8:00 pm on October 10, 17, 24 and November 7, 14. Participants who attend 4 of the 5 workshops are eligible for one-on-one mentorship. Click on the link below to register.
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Join us in celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October. Click on the link below to watch the video explaining the importance of NDEAM.
Each October, during National Disability Employment Awareness Month, or “NDEAM,” we celebrate the contributions of workers with disabilities. Reflecting the ...
September is Su***de Prevention Month. This month is a time to review your organization’s policies and practices to ensure they support your employees’ mental health needs.
EARN’s webinar “Mental Health in Skilled Trade and Industrial Occupations” highlights ways that employers in this industry can promote workplace well-being and foster a mental health-friendly workplace culture. Check out the recording! https://askearn.org/event/mental-health-in-skilled-trade-and-industrial-occupations
Don’t miss out! Only 3 foursomes left at Viscardi’s Golf Outing on September 26. Reserve your spot or sponsorship at https://www.viscardicenter.org/event/annual-golf-outing-2/.
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Join The Viscardi Center & JetBlue at the 2023 Disability Pride Parade on Sunday, October 22 at 10 am starting at Madison Square Park in NYC. Register to participate by Monday, October 16 by visiting https://www.viscardicenter.org/event/2023-disability-pride-parade
This Labor Day, we give thanks to all the hard-working, dedicated people like Felipe who help make The Viscardi Center a successful organization. Click on the link below to read this young man’s incredible story.
If you take a look behind the scenes of The Viscardi Center’s cafeteria, you will find a young man wearing a beanie and an apron, working tirelessly to provide the… Continue Reading Felipe
The grill was fired up as our Day Hab and Culinary participants gathered for a barbecue. It was a great opportunity for these two programs to come together as a work-readiness and social experience. What a perfect way to end the summer and kick off Labor Day weekend!
Our global Henry Viscardi Achievement Awards Selection Committee is selecting the 2023 recipients today. Watch for an announcement of this year's recipients! To date, over 90 Awards have been bestowed to change agents in more than 20 countries.
Let your voices be heard at a rally to end Lyft’s discrimination against people with disabilities! Come join the rally on August 31 at 2:30 PM in front of the White Plains Courthouse, located at 300 Quarropas Street, against Lyft’s injustice as it continues to refuse to provide wheelchair-accessible transportation. The courthouse is a few blocks from the MetroNorth White Plains station, which is accessible.
It’s National Dog Day! We are grateful for our facility dog, Sunny, and the many rays of sunshine he has brought to our Viscardi family.
Hockey historian and broadcaster, best known for covering the New York Islanders, Stan Fischler wrote this wonderful article about former Isles player Pat Flatley’s close relationship with Viscardi and our recent fun night of adaptive hockey.
Both during his successful playing days -- and thereafter -- Patrick Flatley has graced innumerable charitable events both on Long Island as well as the rest of the continent called North America.
Our Youth Transition students have been having an action-packed summer! They loved learning how to travel to New York City, visiting Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, and posing with the celebrity statues.
The Viscardi Center is proud to be a Smile Farms campus!
Join us at the 2023 M-Enabling Summit to explore innovative solutions and best practices for creating accessible digital experiences that benefit everyone. For more info and registration, visit M-Enabling.com
Summer adventures continue for our Youth Transition students! They enjoyed going to the Cradle of Aviation Museum, Adventure Land, and getting some vitamin D on a boat trip. These exciting excursions provide them with a fun, interactive learning experience while assimilating into their communities.
Check out our latest blog on how the Department of Justice and the Biden- Harris Administration joined forces to advance a proposed rule that aims to improve web and mobile app accessibility for people with disabilities. This collaboration is an ongoing effort to promote equal access and inclusivity for all.
Department of Justice Focused on Advancing Web Accessibility Aug 9, 2023 By Michael Caprara In a continued effort to promote equal access and inclusivity, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Biden-Harris Administration have joined forces to advance a proposed rule that aims to strengthen web and...
Accessible Pharmacy is hosting the second annual Virtual Blind Health Expo on December 1 and 2, 2023. This FREE event features information, products, services, and medication resources for individuals in the blind, low vision, and disabled community. For more information and to register, click on the link.
Attendee registration is now open! Registration is FREE. The Blind Health Expo is the largest virtual expo of healthcare information.
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