Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from Viscardi Alumni, Disability service, 201 I.U. Willis Rd., Albertson, NY.
Operating as usual
This is very neat! Introducing the Lapsnap. The Lapsnap is a shopping basket catered to persons with disabilities who use wheelchairs. It’s so encouraging to see more inventions being created to enhance independence for people with disabilities.
If you’re a student under the age of 21, live in Nassau County and want to develop some pre-employment skills, check out Viscardi’s STRIVE program. There’s no cost to participate.
STRIVE at The Viscardi Center is an ACCES-Sponsored FREE program for students, ages 14 – 21, with varying disabilities in Nassau County who don’t already have an open ACCES case. STRIVE combines transition counselling, job exploration, self-advocacy & work-readiness training, and individualized ...
Calling all job seekers! The National Business & Disability Council at The Viscardi Center recently launched a new job portal called the Disability Employment Source. This powerful new tool can help you develop career skills through over 250 training courses, optimize and post resumes that stand out to hiring professionals, match with available positions from a network of reputable employers, and more.
Jobs is the only job posting, hunting, and training site designed exclusively for veterans! View jobs, visit our training library, or post a job here.
The Viscardi Center
A new Johns Hopkins data tool helps people with disabilities determine when they qualify for the COVID-19 vaccine and compares how different states prioritize people with disabilities in their vaccine rollout plans.
The Viscardi Center
These new accessible vehicles provide more micromobility options for people with disabilities in major U.S. cities.
Recently, the MTA appointed Quemuel Arroyo as their first Chief Accessibility Officer. Read what Mr. Arroyo hopes to accomplish.
The city’s former transportation accessibility czar starts as the MTA’s first ever Chief Accessibility Officer on Thursday after a brief stint in the private sector where he landed…
The Viscardi Center
The Senate emergency COVID-19 relief funding includes NO funding for community-based services — services that many people with disabilities rely on to stay out of institutions, where COVID-19 is spreading. Be heard. Take action TODAY. 👇#MedicaidCantWait #HCBS
This is interesting. Find out how a new study shows that tests used to screen hearing loss in newborns may also contain clues to autism.
A simple, routine test may be able to detect autism in newborn children, researchers say.
Learn more about Vaccine Distribution in NYC. As of February 15, individuals with "Comorbidities and Underlying Conditions" as defined by New York State are eligible to make an appointment for the COVID19 vaccine. To help address questions around this expansion, the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities is holding a presentation and discussion on Vaccine Distribution in NYC. Attendees will have the opportunity to pose questions.
This Virtual Town Hall will be taking place on Monday, February 22nd from 2:00pm - 4:00pm. This meeting will have ASL and Captioning. To request additional accommodations please [email protected] or call 212 - 788 - 2856 no later than Friday, February 19th, 2021. To participate via Zoom Webinar, please register here: http://bit.ly/3a8oSkA or dial in at the time of the meeting to 1-646-876-9923 with Webinar ID: 856 7890 5346.
Starting February 14th, individuals with "Underlying Conditions" as defined by New York State will be eligible to make an appointment for the COVID19 Vaccine. To help address questions around this expansion, the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities Commissioner Victor Calise and Department of...
Read about Nas Campanella’s compelling story and how she became ABC’s first reporter who is blind. It’s so great that someone who has knowledge and experience in the disability world is able to offer her own perspective on disability issues.
We’re hiring! Are you interested in joining The Viscardi Center team and empowering people with disabilities to reach their full potential? Please visit our career page to see a full list of open positions and apply.
The Viscardi Center is dedicated to recruiting and hiring the most qualified individuals for open positions, and in such a manner as not to discriminate against any person, employee, or job applicant...
On behalf of the Viscardi Alumni, Happy Valentine’s Day!
Love is in the air! Join us on Friday, February 26th from 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm for an evening full of fun as we test your knowledge of famous romantic movies and general love trivia. For details about the event, please email me at [email protected]. Looking forward to seeing everyone!
Attention Alumni! Starting SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH, New York residents with comorbidities and underlying health conditions can make an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine using the New York State or local vaccine websites. Click on the link for the full list of who is eligible for the vaccine. Stay safe!
Governor Cuomo announced that New Yorkers with comorbidities and underlying conditions can make appointments at state-run mass vaccination sites beginning February 14, with the first appointments scheduled for February 15.
Thank you MacKenzie Scott! Amazon generously gave multiple not-for-profit organizations serving people with disabilities a massive amount in donations. What a great example of kindness.
Multiple nonprofits serving people with disabilities are receiving an unprecedented and unexpected influx of cash from the billionaire ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
For those of you who missed the great Toyota Superbowl ad, check this out. Read about Paralympian Jessica Long’s powerful story.
"It might not be easy, but it'll be amazing," says a woman playing Jessica Long's mom in the Toyota commercial
The Viscardi Center
We’re beyond thrilled that The Viscardi Center's President & CEO, John D. Kemp, has been named a 2021 Imagine Awards Long Island finalist in the Certilman Balin Leadership Excellence category!
It's an honor to be included among other impactful nonprofit organizations and leaders in the Long Island community. Take a look at this year's finalists: imagineawardsli.com/finalist/
#ImagineAwardsLI #LITop20NFP
ATTENTION Alumni! Important information on the expansion of people with disabilities who may now receive the COVID vaccine. Click on the link for the full list of who is eligible for the vaccine. Stay safe!
Governor Cuomo announced that New Yorkers with comorbidities and underlying conditions can make appointments at state-run mass vaccination sites beginning February 14, with the first appointments scheduled for February 15.
Attention Viscardi Alumni: As the Coronavirus continues to impact us all, The Viscardi Center is concerned about everyone’s well-being. If any Viscardi alumni is in need of non–perishable food items, The Viscardi Center is happy to help by providing a supply from its food pantry. Please contact Kate Weglikowski at [email protected], if you would like to arrange a time to come by and pick up some items. Stay safe and healthy!
Check this out! The new Islanders UBS arena is going to offer the closed captioning feature on the screens in their stadium for people with hearing impairments. Another great example of inclusion.
The builders of UBS Arena tout the cutting-edge, state-of-the-art design for the Islanders’ new $1 billion home at Belmont Park, targeted to open in November 2021. Everything from the contactless conc
ATTENTION ALL ALUMNI ENROLLED IN COLLEGE! Looking for a terrific opportunity? We have the answer for you! Check out Viscardi’s NBDC’s Emerging Leaders internship program. The Emerging Leaders program provides college students with disabilities the chance to partake in a series of skill-building webinars in March and apply for year-round internships. What are you waiting for? Apply today!
Are you looking for a paid internship? Are you a college or graduate student with a disability? Are you looking for an opportunity to jumpstart your career path?If the answer to any one of these questions is yes, you should consider th...
Love is in the air! Join us on Friday, February 26th from 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm for an evening full of fun as we test your knowledge of famous romantic movies and general love trivia. For details about the event, please email me at [email protected]. Looking forward to seeing everyone!
Attention Alumni, Important information on the COVID 19 vaccine! The vaccine is now becoming available to more people. Click on the link to find out when you are eligible to receive the vaccine and where you can get the vaccine.
Looking for a dentist who specializes in helping people with disabilities? The Viscardi Center’s Project Accessible Oral Health is proud to offer an Accessible Dental Directory of accessible dental providers in the downstate New York area. Take advantage of this important and helpful resource. Make your oral health care a top priority! Help spread the word about this useful resource. For a list of accessible dentist offices in the downstate NY area, visit ViscardiCenter/PAOH.
Toolkits & Resources A A A www.viscardicenter.org > Project Accessible Oral Health > Toolkits & Resources Share on Facebook Click to share on Twitter Click to share on Google+ Click to share on LinkedIN Resources Directory of accessible, culturally competent dental providers in the downstate New Yor...
Find out how a new program called PATH aims to train doctors on how to best treat patients with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Hopefully, other programs will be developed to help train doctors.
A new effort is underway to better prepare future doctors and other health care professionals to treat people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Thank you to all who joined us for the Alumni Virtual Bingo Night. We hope everyone enjoyed themselves! A very special thank you to my wonderful co-host and fellow alumna Merry Stanley for hosting a successful event. It truly was a team effort! We look forward to seeing all of you at the next virtual gathering, the Alumni Virtual Love Trivia Night on Friday, February 26th. Stay safe!
Read how President Biden’s pandemic plan focuses on people with disabilities.
As President Joe Biden introduces a coordinated federal approach to address the COVID-19 pandemic, he's turning attention to the virus' impact on people with disabilities.
Attention Bingo fans! Join us tonight from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm for an ALUMNI VIRTUAL BINGO NIGHT! It will be a great night filled with tons of fun and wonderful company. For details about the event, please email me at [email protected]. Looking forward to seeing everyone! Bring your game face!
For the first time an interpreter will be part of the daily White House press briefings. It’s great to see more inclusion for people with disabilities.
Recently, Amanda Gorman delivered a powerful poem at President Biden’s inauguration. What an amazing and accomplished young woman! Read how Amanda’s success was not deterred by her speech impediment and processing disability. May this inspire you to never give up.
AMANDA Gorman wowed the audiences and those watching from their television scene with her powerful inauguration poem. What many don’t know of the young poet is she struggles with a speech imp…
Calling all job seekers! The National Business & Disability Council at The Viscardi Center recently launched a new job portal called the Disability Employment Source. This powerful new tool can help you develop career skills through an in-depth training course library, optimize and post resumes that stand out to hiring professionals, match with available positions from a network of reputable employers, and more.
Jobs is the only job posting, hunting, and training site designed exclusively for veterans! View jobs, visit our training library, or post a job here.
Find out how Sinead Burke and Maura Horton forged a partnership and created a shopping and community website for people with disabilities. May this inspire you to find your niche.
Maura Horton and Sinead Burke talk about the launch of JUNIPERunltd, a new shopping and community hub for people with disabilities.
This is neat! Read about how Alexis Hillyard paints her nails using one hand. Another great example of how people with disabilities can do things in a different and unique way.
Having a limb difference doesn't mean you can't give yourself a great manicure. Writer Alexis Hillyard shows Allure how it's done.
Attention Alumni, important information on the COVID 19 vaccine! The vaccine is now becoming available to more people. Click on the link to find out when you are eligible to receive the vaccine and where you can get the vaccine.
ATTENTION ALL ALUMNI ENROLLED IN COLLEGE! Looking for a terrific opportunity? We have the answer for you! Check out Viscardi’s NBDC’s Emerging Leaders program. The Emerging Leaders program provides college students with disabilities the chance to partake in some of our new skills development tools, including a series of great webinars. What are you waiting for? Apply today!
Are you looking for a paid internship? Are you a college or graduate student with a disability? Are you looking for an opportunity to jumpstart your career path?If the answer to any one of these questions is yes, you should consider th...
201 I.U. Willis Rd.
Albertson, NY
11507
Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Viscardi Alumni posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
Send a message to Viscardi Alumni:
New York Warriors Wheelchair Rugby
201 I U Willets RdContemporary Rehabilitation Services
91 Searingtown RdProgressive Orthotics & Prosthetics Inc.
1111 Willis AveHealth Coaching with Ray Messina
626 Willis Ave, Williston ParkPerfume & Cosmetics Factory Inc
289 Hillside Ave, Williston ParkWilliston Park / Mineola Acupuncture (Kimura
99 Hillside Ave, Suite K, Williston Park
Progressive Orthotics & Prosthetics Inc.
1111 Willis Ave
New York Warriors Wheelchair Rugby
201 I U Willets Rd
