Viscardi Alumni

08/04/2025

What is the perfect way to spend a summer night? The answer is Virtual Jeopardy! Put your brains to the test and join us tomorrow from 7-9 pm for a fun evening with your peers as we see how much we know. Check your email for info on how to join the event. Spread the word to alumni and if you have any questions, contact Kate Weglikowski at kweglikowski@viscardicenter.org.

08/03/2025

Attention Alumni! Are you interested in pursuing adaptive driving and having trouble finding a place or instructor that offers it? Able News is looking to interview individuals with disabilities for a piece in Able News on the difficulties in finding adaptive driving courses. If you’re interested in participating in the article, please contact Kate Weglikowski at Kweglikowski@viscardicenter.org.

08/02/2025

What is the perfect way to spend a summer night? The answer is Virtual Jeopardy! Put your brains to the test and join us virtually on Tuesday, August 5 from 7-9 pm for a fun evening with your peers as we see how much we know. Check your email for info on how to join the event. Spread the word to alumni and if you have any questions, contact Kate Weglikowski at kweglikowski@viscardicenter.org.

08/01/2025

Sip, shop, and support a great cause!
Join us at Veronica Beard in Americana Manhasset on Monday, August 4, from 3–5 PM for a special VB Gives Back event benefiting the Henry Viscardi School. Enjoy complimentary on-site embroidery while shopping for a purpose—15% of event proceeds will be donated to support students with disabilities

07/30/2025

Find out this composer from University of Virginia is bringing the power of music in an unique way.

A composer at the University of Virginia with an impaired arm is using adaptive technology to create music for orchestras and operas.

07/27/2025

Join us in congratulating Viscardi alum, Josie Ramnanan on becoming President of Queens College Students with Disabilities! Way to Go!

07/26/2025

Find out how two nonverbal actors found their voices in an opera with the aid of AI.

The team behind Sensorium Ex worked for five years to develop sophisticated technology that uses artificial intelligence and vocal sampling to create an expressive voice.

07/25/2025

Seeking ways to develop vocational and social skills based on your interests? The Viscardi Center’s Day Hab Without Walls Program is perfect for you! There are programs catered to young adults and seniors, too. Click on the link for more information.

The Day Habilitation Without Walls program provides comprehensive support and services to young adults, adults, and seniors with developmental and physical

07/23/2025

Attention Alumni! Do you have an intellectual or developmental disability and are interested in receiving health education classes? STEPS2, an online health education program hosted by the CUNY School of Public Health, is seeking individuals ages 16-27 who reside in New York State and have an intellectual or developmental disability to participate in its program. For more information and how to sign up, click on the link below. When you sign up make sure you use the code word CAMP.

Let us know by completing this form or calling (914) 365-8959 and a member from the STEPS2 team will reach out to tell you more about STEPS2. Click here for upcoming STEPS2 class scheduling…

07/22/2025

Interested in the hospitality industry? The Viscardi Center’s Culinary Skills Training program is a great way to begin your journey, as it provides hands-on experience and opens doors to various career paths in the culinary world. Check out the program and all it has to offer.

Training programs ready adults of all ages to thrive in a variety of competitive work environments. Our job training programs are structured in collaboration