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Chilina Kennedy and two students from Henry Viscardi School.

All was ‘Beautiful’ at Reach for a Star Luncheon

April 15, 2016

Chilina Kennedy, lead in the Broadway hit Beautiful: The Carol King Musical, performed at the 34th annual Reach for Star Luncheon, which raised funds to support extracurricular programs at the Henry Viscardi School.

A smiling young male student holds a stack of cash during a field trip to The First National Bank of Long Island

Students Tour The First National Bank of LI

April 13, 2016

Money talks! Students from the Henry Viscardi School paid a visit to the Roslyn Heights branch to learn some valuable financial skills.

A student participates in the White House Easter Egg Roll

Viscardi Students Attend White House Easter Egg Roll

March 30, 2016

A small group of students and parents from the Henry Viscardi School were invited to Washington, D.C., to participate in the long-held spring tradition.

50th Annual Celebrity Sports Night - Hosted by Ralph & Lucy Pallechi Family Foundation - May 19, 2016

Big Stars to Headline 50th Annual Celebrity Sports Night

March 30, 2016

NY Giants quarterback, Eli Manning, and HBO’s “Real Sports” host, Bryant Gumbel, will join other sports legends at fundraiser for children and adults with disabilities.

Food Service Graduates pose with their instructor in front of the feast they prepared.

Bon Appetit! Inaugural Culinary Skills Training Class Graduates.

March 16, 2016

Participants in Abilities, Inc. at The Viscardi Center’s first Culinary Skills training program graduate and showcase their skills at a luncheon for their families.

Two women on laptops using headphones

NBDC Distance Learning Workshop

February 2, 2016

The National Business and Disability Council (NBDC) at The Viscardi Center is offering an educational online workshop to focus on website accessibility.

Beautiful, The Carole King Musical. The musical of a lifetime.

Star of Beautiful to Perform at Viscardi Fundraiser

February 1, 2016

Chilina Kennedy, lead in the Broadway hit, Beautiful – The Carole King Musical, will perform a song set at the 34th Reach for a Star Luncheon benefitting Henry Viscardi School at The Viscardi Center. The Luncheon will be held at 11:00 a.m. on April 5, 2016, at Crest Hollow Country Club

Productivity. Photo Credit: http://maximizeonlineearning.com

NBDC Distance Learning Workshop

January 6, 2016

The National Business and Disability Council (NBDC) at The Viscardi Center is offering an educational online workshop to focus on workplace accommodation as a productivity tool.

Logo: 2015 Henry Viscardi Achievement Awards

2015 Henry Viscardi Achievement Awards Announced at NYC Event

December 10, 2015

The Viscardi Center announced nine 2015 Henry Viscardi Achievement Awards recipients at an event in New York City. The international Awards recognize exemplary leaders within the disability community and their extraordinary societal contributions.

John D. Kemp, President & CEO

Oops! Trump’s Done It Again.

November 30, 2015

Viscardi President and CEO, John D. Kemp speaks out about Donald Trump’s latest antics, the mocking of a journalist’s disability.

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