The Viscardi Center is a network of non-profits dedicated to educating, employing, and empowering children, adolescents, and adults with disabilities. Founded in 1952 by Dr. Henry Viscardi, Jr., who served as an adviser to eight U.S. presidents and became one of the world’s leading disability advocates, The Viscardi Center provides a lifespan of programs and services, including:
? K-12 (up to age 21) education for children with severe physical disabilities
? Work-readiness training, career counseling, and job placement
? Youth Transition Services, including a six-week summer program
? Attendance retention programs for “at-risk” youth
? Assistive technology services
? Adapted driver education
? Employer best practices and workforce diversification resources
? Document Remediation Services and Web Accessibility Training for businesses
The Viscardi Center的外部链接
201 I.U. Willets Road
US，New York，Albertson，11507
Congratulations to the JCS team! We're honored to be one of John's charity partners. Purchase a pair of Wheels on Fire or All Abilities crew socks, at the store or online, and support both our organizations that are increasing employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Did you see the story on Fox5 New York about John and John's Crazy Socks? #crazysocks #spreadinghappiness #warehousestore #socksyoulove #inclusionmatters
We're screening this wonderful story at the Center on Monday, April 7 at 6pm. Join us for this free evening of film and popcorn (made by our Culinary Skills trainees)! Register at https://lnkd.in/eabSC5tD
We couldn’t say it better - “For those wanting a real alternative to the standard Hollywood creamed corn, get in the line to check out The Paper Bag Plan” - Film Threat. Get your tickets for The Paper Bag Plan by director Anthony Lucero, starring Lance Kinsey (Police Academy) and Cole Massie. A story of a father who after being diagnosed with cancer, transforms from caregiver to coach, teaching his wheelchair-using son job skills for independence before time runs out. APR 4 | 5:30 PM at Shames JCC on the Hudson APR 7 | 6:00 PM at The Viscardi Center APR 8 | 8:00 PM at Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan Tickets: https://zurl.co/Lxd0G Also available to stream APR 3-9 on https://zurl.co/kX1kV #CancerAwareness #Independence #Caregiving #ReelAbilities #RFFNY25 #DisabilityReframed
The April issue is chockful of great content, don't miss reading it!
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We are honored to have these professionals on our team at the Henry Viscardi School who are sharing their expertise so others can make their arts programming inclusive for all.
I am so grateful to work with a great group of colleagues at the Henry Viscardi School at The Viscardi Center. We slayed our presentation at the Council for Exceptional Children Confernece “Inclusion in the Arts: Serving Students with Physical Disabilites”. Thanks CEC for inviting me to host a “Make and Take” building an 3D printed switch and an switch adapted Buzz box.
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Want to share your voice in Able News? Submit an op-ed or commentary article to [email protected]. ??? Check out our commentary/op-eds here: https://lnkd.in/eGYg8Nvg Submissions should be on topics affecting the disability community, maximum 600 words. Able News reserves the right to edit for grammar, length, and factual accuracy. Note that we cannot respond to all submissions and publication of submissions is not guaranteed. Image description: An April calendar with the Able News at The Viscardi Center logo at the top. Text says "Share your perspective! Write a commentary or op-ed on any of these April observances: Autism Acceptance Month, Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month, National Deaf History Month. Or, choose your own topic! Submit by March 17 to be considered.)
Learn from our talented staff.
I am speaking at Council for Exceptional Children 2025 Convention & Expo with my fellow colleagues at the Henry Viscardi School at The Viscardi Center . Come stop by. I will also be at the Tech Playground hosting a session on making an adapted 3D printed switch and a switch adapted vibrating motor to place in a plush toy. See you there. #CEC2025
This series of free workshops kick off in less than 3 weeks, don't miss this opportunity to register.
We are excited about partnering with The Viscardi Center once again. This series is target to entrepreneurs who identify as disabled. Take one! Take them all. Register today. https://lnkd.in/eZuiDN7H #innovation #entrepreneur #hofinnovates #zarb
February is Low Vision Awareness Month. Approximately 50 million Americans, 18 years of age and older, are blind or have low vision. The Viscardi Center’s Digital Accessibility Services ensure digital assets like websites and documents are accessibility for all. Learn more about digital accessibility at https://lnkd.in/eget75yX
Read about the impact art and culture institutions have on LI's economy and its residents - and the "shout out" for our Museum of Disability History opening this fall.
Head over ?????? to Long Island Business News to read the newest installment of my quarterly column, “@TheLongIslandLobbyist: Art and culture nonprofits are economic magnets”! “Long Island is known for its tourism hotspots. People from all over the world flock to Long Island for its beaches, vineyards, historical sites, shopping and dining. But do you know what is one of the most integral economic drivers of tourism? Long Island’s arts and cultural organizations. According to the Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6) study released by Americans for the Arts and the Long Island Arts Alliance, the nonprofit sector on Long Island generated $330 million in economic activity during 2022. Not only did Long Island’s arts and cultural organizations support almost 5,000 jobs in Nassau and Suffolk counties, but it also generated $81.2 million in tax revenue to local, state and federal governments. Also, the AEP6 study shows how over 11% of visitors were non-local attendees who traveled from outside Nassau and Suffolk to specifically attend a venue or event, spending an average of $63.83 during their visit.” Want to read more? Click here: https://lnkd.in/eDaJHpHG Long Island Children's Museum The Viscardi Center Bay Street Theater Regina Ciardiello Jankowski #longisland #longislandnonprofit #longislandarts #nassaucountyny #nassaucounty #suffolkcountyny #suffolkcounty