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.

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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