Viscardi Alumni

04/23/2026

Attention Alumni don’t miss our final practice! Join us on Thursday, May 21 from 6:00–7:30 PM in the HVS Gym for the last practice of the season as we gear up for the Games for the Physically Challenged Tournament on May 29.

All alumni are welcome. No prior experience needed! You don’t have to play to be part of the fun, come hang out, show your support, and bring the energy. Please arrive by 5:45 PM and enter through the HVS cafeteria entrance.

Reminder: Everyone is responsible for their own transportation and any PCA/nursing support if needed.

Help spread the word to alumni. Let's end the season with a bang!

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!

04/21/2026

Accessible taxis remain limited across New York City, leaving many riders with long wait times and fewer options. In this feature, Christopher Alvarez explores a new electric, wheelchair-accessible vehicle designed to address that gap and reshape how the city approaches transit. Read the full article at https://ablenews.com/a-new-accessible-electric-vehicle-could-redefine-nyc-taxis-and-rideshares/

04/20/2026

Check out how Kip Guja, a Long Island native with cerebral palsy, earned his master’s degree from Johns Hopkins University and went on to Stanford University School of Medicine. Proof that determination opens doors.

A letter in a white envelope pointed the way to Kip Guja’s future Friday, one that his mother was unable to imagine when her middle child was born 33 years ago.

04/19/2026

04/19/2026

04/18/2026

For years, the New York City Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities has operated in an advisory role, but expectations around that are starting to shift. In this feature, Christopher Alvarez speaks with Commissioner Nisha Agarwal about moving beyond that role and how she’s approaching staffing, employment, and decision-making across the city. Read the full article at https://ablenews.com/leading-with-lived-experience-a-new-leaders-vision-for-a-stronger-mopd/

04/17/2026

Despite billions in funding, gaps in long-term care continue to impact people with disabilities across New York. In this feature, author Marcus Johnson examines how system design—not just funding—contributes to delays in care, equipment access, and overall service coordination, calling for more accountability and disability-led solutions. Read the full article at https://ablenews.com/system-design-not-just-funding-why-people-with-disabilities-are-still-falling-through-the-system/

04/16/2026

Attention HVS Alumni, hit the court! Join us tonight from 6:00–7:30 PM in the HVS gym as we come together for wheelchair basketball and get ready for the upcoming Spring Tournament.

All alumni are welcome, no prior experience needed, and you don’t have to play to participate! Come hang out, support, and be part of the fun.

Please plan to arrive by 5:45 PM and enter through the HVS cafeteria entrance.

Reminder: Everyone is responsible for their own transportation and any PCA/nursing support if needed.

Help spread the word to fellow alumni. We’d love to see a great turnout!

04/16/2026

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

04/15/2026

Attention HVS Alumni, hit the court! Join us tomorrow from 6:00–7:30 PM in the HVS gym as we come together for wheelchair basketball and get ready for the upcoming Spring Tournament.

All alumni are welcome, no prior experience needed, and you don’t have to play to participate! Come hang out, support, and be part of the fun.

Please plan to arrive by 5:45 PM and enter through the HVS cafeteria entrance.

Reminder: Everyone is responsible for their own transportation and any PCA/nursing support if needed.

Help spread the word to fellow alumni. We’d love to see a great turnout!