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.

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

• Henry Viscardi Achievement Awards