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Read about our latest news and check back often to stay up-to-date.
You may also sign up for our monthly electronic newsletter. This brief news alert will contain the latest happenings at The Viscardi Center, sneak peeks at upcoming events, personal stories about the children and adults with disabilities we serve and also let you how you can get involved in our efforts.
Students Job Shadow at Ernst & Young
Students from the Henry Viscardi School at The Viscardi Center participated in a Job Shadowing Day at the accounting offices of Ernst & Young in New York City.
NBDC to Host Series of Think Tanks on March 18
The National Business & Disability Council at The Viscardi Center will host a Think Tank session to assist its member companies in understanding issues concerning disability in the workforce and legislation regarding accommodations and new hiring regulations.
NY Islanders Play Hockey with Viscardi Students
The Henry Viscardi School at The Viscardi Center, which serves children with severe physical disabilities, hosted the New York Islanders for a wheelchair hockey game.
John D. Kemp Honored With David Award
The Viscardi Center’s President and CEO, John D. Kemp received one of this year’s David Awards bestowed by Networking Magazine. The Awards are given annually to Long Island business leaders who have gone above and beyond and have performed generous and unselfish acts that benefit the community.
NBDC to Host Webinar on New OFCCP Regulations
National Business & Disability Council at The Viscardi Center will host a webinar to deliver critical business insights on the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs regulations requiring federal contractors and subcontractors to make at least 7% of their workforce people with disabilities.
“Angels of Kinky Boots” to Perform at Annual Luncheon
The “Angels of Kinky Boots” from Broadway’s Kinky Boots, winner of 6 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical and recent GRAMMY® Award winner for Best Musical Theater Album, will be entertaining guests at the 32nd Annual Reach for a Star Luncheon benefiting Henry Viscardi School at The Viscardi Center.
The Viscardi Center Holds President’s Luncheon
The Viscardi Center President’s Luncheon, graciously hosted by Mutual of America, provided an opportunity for John D. Kemp to discuss the importance of increasing employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Call for Nominations Ends March 15
The Viscardi Center Seeks to Pay Tribute to Influential Individuals with Disabilities as the U.S. Senate Deliberates on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
NBDC Co-Sponsors Georgetown’s Conference
National Business & Disability Council (NBDC) at The Viscardi Center co-sponsored Georgetown University’s addressing present and future initiatives to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Viscardi Hosts Wheelchair Basketball Tournament
The Henry Viscardi School at The Viscardi Center, which serves children with severe physical disabilities, hosted its annual Wheelchair Basketball Sportsmanship Tournament.
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