A member of the Henry Viscardi School at The Viscardi Center board of trustees was honored by the Council for Exceptional Children at the CEC 2017 Convention in Boston on April 20, 2017. Dr. Adine Usher, nominated by fellow board member Dr. Joan Crockett, was bestowed the Joan Wald Baker Award by the Division of Physical, Health and Multiple Disabilities for demonstrating exemplary advocacy and educational practice in the field of physical and health disabilities.
Archives for 2017
HVS Appoints New Head Of School
The Henry Viscardi School at The Viscardi Center — a traditional K-12 (up to age 21) school that provides an accessible education setting for students with severe physical disabilities — named Angelo Zegarelli as its new Head of School.
‘Wicked’ Star Sings at Milestone Luncheon
Albertson, N.Y.— The 35th Annual Reach for a Star Luncheon, presented by Americana Manhasset, delivered a “wicked” good time in benefit of students with severe physical disabilities at the Henry Viscardi School (HVS) at The Viscardi Center.
Special guest Jennifer DiNoia, who plays Elphaba in the long-running musical Wicked on Broadway, performed “Defying Gravity” and several other songs at the fundraiser, which drew 500 attendees to the Crest Hollow Country Club on April 4, 2017. The event raised over $280,000 to be directed toward afterschool programs and extracurricular activities at the Henry Viscardi School.
Student Receives ‘Yes I Can’ Award Nomination
A student from the Henry Viscardi School at The Viscardi Center has been recognized with a national 2017 Yes I Can Award Nomination by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) as part of its annual convention on April 21 in Boston. Twelve-year-old Kiley McDonnell was nominated by occupational therapist Jennifer Noronha, PhD, OTR/L, for her outstanding achievement in school and within the community.
Viscardi Video Urges Lawmakers to Say No to Medicaid Cuts
The Viscardi Center launched the first in a series of videos aimed at educating lawmakers on the detrimental effects cuts to Medicaid may have on people with disabilities. The video, “Meet Dylan. Then, Say NO to Medicaid Cuts,” urges lawmakers to refrain from making cuts by visually showing the affect the cuts may have and how the equipment and supports Medicaid provides assist people with disabilities in their daily lives.
Student Recognized for Outstanding Achievement
A student from the Henry Viscardi School at The Viscardi Center has been recognized with a national 2017 Yes I Can Award Nomination by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) as part of its annual convention on April 21 in Boston. Samuel Tavarez was nominated by occupational therapist Jennifer Noronha, PhD, OTR/L, for his outstanding achievement in school and within the community.
Viscardi CEO Sends Letter to Governor Cuomo
Star of Broadway’s WICKED Headlines Luncheon Benefitting Henry Viscard School
The 35th Annual Reach for a Star Luncheon, presented by Americana Manhasset, is sure to be a WICKED good time. Jennifer DiNoia, who plays Elphaba in Broadway’s smash hit WICKED, will perform a song set at the milestone fundraiser on April 4 at the Crest Hollow Country Club. The Reach for a Star Luncheon benefits extracurricular and after-school programs for children with severe physical disabilities from the Henry Viscardi School at The Viscardi Center.
NY Islanders Play Viscardi in Wheelchair Hockey
Four members of the New York Islanders teamed up with the Henry Viscardi School at the Viscardi Center to demonstrate that Hockey is for Everyone on Wednesday, February 1.
Viscardi Shoots Hoops with Harlem Globetrotters
On December 22, 2016, the Harlem Globetrotters visited the Henry Viscardi School at The Viscardi Center to entertain students with their famous b-ball skills and tackle important issues about bullying.