The Henry Viscardi Achievement Awards bear the name and honors the vision of Dr. Henry Viscardi, Jr., who was one of the world’s leading advocates for people with disabilities. [Read more…]
News
Viscardi Students Return
Students of the Henry Viscardi School returned to school today after a month long NYC Bus Strike.
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HVS on Fox 5 News about the Bus Strike
Fox 5 News was at the Henry Viscardi School yesterday to talk about the effects of the NYC bus strike.
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Bo Dietl on Good Day NY Talks about the NYC Bus Strike
We’re sending a heartfelt thank you to Bo Dietl for sharing the effect the NYC bus strike is having on the students of the Henry Viscardi School and how more than 70% of them have been unable to attend school for the past few weeks. Watch this morning’s Good Day NY segment now.
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Employment & Transitioning for Youths with Disabilities
Employment & Transitioning for Youths with Disabilities article by Patricia Birbiglia for Exceptional Parent Magazine’s October 2012 issue.
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HVS Essay Contest
8th Graders at Henry Viscardi School Win “Stand Up and Speak Out Against Bullying”
Essay Contest
January 17, 2013 – Albertson, NY – The 8th grade class at the Henry Viscardi School at The Viscardi School, an accredited academic school for grades Pre-K through 12 for children with severe physical disabilities, has won the “Stand Up and Speak Out Against Bullying” essay contest. The essay competition was one component of the 12th Annual Youth Conference for middle school students held at LIU Post on December 7, 2012.
As participants of the Youth Conference which promotes bullying awareness, the students were invited to participate in the essay contest. Fifty schools submitted essays. Together, the eighth graders wrote an essay based on a quote by Keith David, a retired NFL player and the guest speaker at the Conference, “No one is born a winner or a loser, but everyone is born a chooser.” The students wrote about how they face difficult choices in life due to their physical disabilities and how they face challenges every day, but can overcome the adversity of a disability by making the right choices.
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HVS Sportsmanship Tournament
Watch the MSG High School Sports Desk segment featuring the Henry Viscardi School basketball team playing at our annual Sportsmanship Tournament. The HVS Cougars took first place. Go Cougars!
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American Idol Finalist Elise Testone makes a Visit to HVS
Elise Testone, 2012 American Idol Finalist, Jams
with Students at the Henry Viscardi School
December 20, 2012 – Albertson, NY – Holding “We love you” signs, students welcomed American Idol finalist Elise Testone to the Henry Viscardi School at The Viscardi Center, an accredited model academic school for grades Pre-K through 12 that serves children with severe physical disabilities, on December 18, 2012. Testone toured the School, answered questions about her musical career and jammed with sixth graders during their music class. [Read more…]
President & CEO John Kemp’s interview on Capital Press Room about the Henry Viscardi Achievement Award
President & CEO John Kemp’s interview on Capital Press Room about the Henry Viscardi Achievement Awards which honoring the most influential members of the disability community globally. Senator Robert Dole and Academy Award Winning Actress Marlee Matlin are co-chairing the distinguished international Selection Committee.
Click Here to listen to the podcast with President & CEO John Kemp on Capital Press Room
Viscardi Achievement Award
THE VISCARDI CENTER ANNOUNCES INTERNATIONAL AWARDS TO
HONOR MOST INFLUENTIAL MEMBERS OF THE DISABILITY COMMUNITY
Senator Robert Dole and Academy Award Winning Actress Marlee Matlin to Co-Chair
Selection Committee Seeking Contemporary Leaders
TheViscardi Centertoday announced the creation of a unique awards program to identify and recognize exemplary leaders in the disability community who have had a profound impact on shaping attitudes, raising awareness and improving the quality of life of people with disabilities.
The Henry Viscardi Achievement Awards were developed to honor the legacy and visionof the Long Island-based Center’s founder, Dr. Henry Viscardi, Jr., who himself wore prosthetic legs. As one of the world’s leading advocates for people with disabilities he served as a disability advisor to eight presidents, from Franklin D. Roosevelt to Jimmy Carter. The recipientsof the Awards will be announced on March 4, 2013, to coincide with the 80th anniversary of the inauguration of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who as a member of the disability community was among the most influential figures of the 20th century.
Click Here to read the full article from the Viscardi Center website.
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