Viscardi Center

The Viscardi Center is a non-profit organization in Albertson, New York, dedicated to educating, empowering and employing people with disabilities. It was founded in 1952 by Henry Viscardi, Jr., a noted disability activist, who was also advisor to eight US Presidents on matters pertaining to disability policies.[1] John D. Kemp is the current President of the Viscardi Center.

Viscardi Center

To provide a lifespan of services, the Viscardi Center comprises:

  • Abilities, Inc. for entry or reentry into the workforce for adults with disabilities through job training.
  • Henry Viscardi School for children with disabilities.
  • National business & disability council streamline adult with disabilities into businesses.[2]
  • Nathaniel H. Kornreich Technology Center (KTC), a state-of-art assistive technology service provider for people with disabilities.[3]

See also

References
  1. "The Viscardi Center And Henry Schein, Inc. Announce "Project Accessible Oral Health"". Markets Insider.
  2. Caring for Working Caregivers. Stanford social innovation review.
  3. Employment and Work. Susanne M. Bruyère, Linda Barrington. SAGE publications. 2012. p. 355. ISBN 9781412992923.
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