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The Viscardi Center Founded by Dr. Henry Viscardi, Jr., who served as disability advisor to eight U.S.

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.

04/27/2026

The 4201 Schools Association is advocating state support for the eleven 4201 Schools across New York. Our eleven not-for-profit state-supported schools serve children who are deaf, blind, or severely physically disabled across New York State.We need your help now, as lawmakers in Albany are workin...

04/21/2026

Attending the Abilities Expo in NJ May 1–3? Stop by Booth 545 to visit Able Newspaper and Booth 547 to connect with The Henry Viscardi School! Plus, learn more about Viscardi’s stimulating new Museum of Disability History. We look forward to seeing you there!

04/19/2026

Every day at The Viscardi Center, something meaningful is happening as our students and program participants gain the tools to learn, work, and build independence through a community that believes everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive. Viscardi Visionaries, our monthly giving program, provides steady support for life-changing programs year-round. NEW - As a Viscardi Visionary, you'll receive a complimentary one-year membership to the Museum of Disability History! Learn more or sign up today: https://viscardicenter.org/monthly/

04/18/2026

April is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month, a reminder that we live in a world shaped by narrow ideas of what “normal” looks like. Sandie Yi, a disabled artist and disability culture worker, pushes back on those ideas through wearable art that celebrates non-normative bodies. Her work, featured in this photograph on display at the Museum of Disability History, challenges norms in both prosthetics and fashion, refusing to be defined by what is considered “normal.” Plan your visit today to explore the many ways people with limb difference navigate the world https://museumofdisabilityhistory.org/

04/16/2026

Celebrate with a visit to the Museum of Disability History at The Viscardi Center on April 30. Check out the flyer below or visit the following link for more information https://ecom.roller.app/theviscardicenter/tickets/en-us/products?date=2026-04-30

04/15/2026

Learn about the MTA’s newest accessibility features and how they benefit individuals with disabilities. Join us for a virtual webinar on Monday, April 27 at 6:30 PM. This informative, MTA led session will cover:
• The new MTA app launched in March.
• The OMNY card and how to use it for the subway, buses, and Access-a-Ride.
• Access-a-Ride services.

Captioning and ASL interpretation will be provided.

Register for this event at the link below.

https://mta.zoom.us/meeting/register/15lBiggQRaK4tfaubAVADA

04/14/2026

Lights, Camera, and Inclusion! Join us on Tuesday, April 28, at 6:00 pm at The Viscardi Center for the ReelAbilities Film Festival's 18th annual celebration! We will be screening THE BLIND REGGAETONERA, a film about a blind reggaeton artist who pursues her dreams while mentoring disabled youth, redefining perceptions of ability, and demonstrating the transformative power of music, mentorship, and determination.

The starring actor and the director will be joining the panel discussion after the screening. Admission is FREE! Click on the link below to register by April 21.

https://viscardicenter.org/event/reelabilities-film-festival-screening/

04/14/2026

Are you a disabled student interested in a career in media, communications, or entertainment? AAPD has a scholarship for you! Applications for AAPD's 2026 Tony Coelho Media Scholarship are now open until May 29 at 5 PM ET!

The Tony Coelho Media Scholarship selects eight (8) students for scholarships to be used in the Fall semester of 2026. Each recipient will receive $5,625 to help cover the cost of education at their college or university. High school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students with disabilities who are pursuing careers in media, communications, or entertainment industries and who will be enrolled in college or a university during the Fall of 2026 are eligible.

This scholarship honors Tony Coelho, a former U.S. Congressman from California, who was the primary author and sponsor of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

More information can be found on our website: https://www.aapd.com/tony-coelho-media-scholarship/

Do you know a student who sounds like a great fit? Share this post with them now! 📲

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04/13/2026

Students and faculty from The Henry Viscardi School traveled to Albany recently to meet with Legislators and ask for continued support of New York's 4201 Schools. Students shared what they love and value about attending Viscardi on Long Island, and what their career aspirations are after graduation.

Our schools are asking elected officials to increase funding in the final enacted budget to ensure our students continue to receive the necessary education, programming, and support services they need and deserve.

Learn more and join our advocacy efforts: https://4201schools.org/state-budget-priorities-fy-2026-2027/

04/05/2026

On behalf of The Viscardi Center, we wish all who celebrate a Happy and Healthy Easter!

04/02/2026

On behalf of The Viscardi Center, we wish all who celebrate a Happy and Healthy Passover!

03/31/2026

Reach thousands and show your support for the disability community by advertising in the May issue of Able News. This special edition will feature exclusive coverage of the 40th anniversary of the Nassau County Games for the Physically Challenged, celebrating over 1,000 athletes and their families with BONUS PRINT DISTRIBUTION at major events like the NY Metro Abilities Expo and the Nassau County Games, plus digital reach via AbleNews.com, email, and social media. Check out our special advertising offers at https://ablenews.com/advertise/

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