Viscardi Alumni

06/18/2026

Congratulations to Josh Turek, a Paralympic champion with spina bifida, on becoming Iowa’s Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate. A powerful example of why representation matters.

A Paralympic champion with spina bifida is one step closer to capturing the U.S. Senate seat that was once held by a key architect of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

06/17/2026

A powerful TV ad is helping raise awareness about assistive technology and the important role it plays in promoting independence and inclusion for people with disabilities.

An AT&T commercial centers on a 7-year-old with cerebral palsy and hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy who uses eye-gaze technology to communicate — and to play music.

06/15/2026

Musician, disability advocate, author and businesswoman Lachi recently published a book that champions disability culture.

Lachi, a Black woman born legally blind, has a new book, "I Identify as Blind: A Brazen Celebration of Disability Culture, Identity, and Power," releasing on

06/14/2026

What an amazing Alumni Basketball season it has been! A huge thank you to our dedicated coaches for all they do to make this program a success. It was great seeing familiar faces, welcoming new members, and making lasting memories together.

Have a wonderful summer! We look forward to getting back on the court in October and reconnecting through our shared love of basketball and Viscardi. See you in the fall!

06/13/2026

06/12/2026

06/09/2026

Attention Viscardi Alumni! Join us for Viscardi Alumni Night on Wednesday, June 17, from 4–8 PM at the Museum of Disability History at The Viscardi Center. Reconnect with fellow alumni and former faculty while exploring the new museum and sharing memories with friends.

The $15 fee includes: museum admission, a sandwich wrap, and a beverage. The museum admission is free for Personal Care Assistants. Registration is required. Guests are responsible for their own transportation. Planning to attend? Please enter that day through the museum entrance which faces I.U. Willets Road.

If you have any questions, please contact Kate Weglikowski at [email protected]. Click on the link below to register. Please help spread the word to other alumni. We hope to see you there!

https://ecom.roller.app/theviscardicenter/tickets/en-us/products?date=2026-06-17

06/08/2026

Tyler Mazone, a deaf composer, is telling his story through music.

Tyler Mazone is a Deaf composer who focuses on accessibility in music and who strives to tell a powerful story in his compositions. He is graduating with his doctor of musical arts this May with Alexis Bacon as his advisor, and has also studied with Zhou Tian, Ricardo Lorenz and David Biedenbender.

06/05/2026

Disney is adding sign language to some of its biggest animated films, a meaningful step toward more inclusive storytelling.

Disney is releasing new versions of musical sequences from "Frozen 2," "Encanto" and "Moana 2" in an effort to better connect with the disability community.