Viscardi Alumni

05/29/2026

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

05/28/2026

Join The Viscardi Center community at the Long Island Pride Parade! Employees, students, program participants and alumni, as well as their friends, and families, can walk/roll with us on Sunday, June 14. The parade kicks off at 12pm at Main Street & Clinton Avenue in Huntington. We'll celebrate pride, inclusion, and community. Registered participants will receive a t-shirt and goodie bag! Sign up by May 29 at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/qF73ttXPxx?origin=lprLink

05/27/2026

Managing money can be challenging, but having the right tools can make a big difference. The Office of Disability Employment Policy created Secure Your Financial Future: A Toolkit for Individuals with Disabilities, a practical financial literacy resource designed to help individuals with disabilities build financial confidence and plan. This updated toolkit includes helpful resources and FAQs, budgeting and planning worksheets, financial conversation starters, guidance for family members, direct support professionals, and service providers.

Learn how to save more of what you earn, grow your assets, and plan for long-term financial success. Click the link below to explore the toolkit.

Empowering Employment Decisions for People with DisabilitiesThis toolkit is a resource designed to support people with disabilities and the staff, such as Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), and family members who assist them. Whether you're preparing for a new job, navigating your current role, pl...

05/27/2026

More than 100 people with physical disabilities, advocates, family members, and allies gathered outside Gov. Kathy Hochul’s New York City office this month to protest the closure of Independence Care System (ICS), the only Health Home in New York State dedicated to people with physical disabilities. Organizers said that closing ICS will mean that adults with physical disabilities will lose access to expert disability-competent care management, wheelchair services, and Social Adult Day services that ICS alone has provided and that remain largely unavailable in the broader healthcare delivery system. Read the full article at https://ablenews.com/they-were-warned-the-fight-to-save-ics-and-the-failure-of-new-yorks-disability-care-system/

05/26/2026

Looking for a new career path? The Viscardi Center’s Culinary Skills Training Program offers hands-on training designed to help you succeed in the culinary and hospitality fields. No experience required, just motivation. Click on the link below to get your life cooking!

Training programs ready adults of all ages to thrive in a variety of competitive work environments. Our job training programs are structured in collaboration

05/25/2026

Today we remember and honor the heroes who gave everything for our freedom, and thank the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice.

05/24/2026

Adidas recently a new performance shoe designed for athletes with Down syndrome, combining comfort, accessibility, and style.

After a multiyear collaboration with individuals with Down syndrome and other disabilities, one of the world's largest footwear companies is rolling out a shoe designed to specifically meet their needs.

05/22/2026

Nassau County’s Games for the Physically Challenged is marking its fortieth anniversary, a major milestone for this beloved event where student athletes from throughout the region compete in sports ranging from swimming to track & field. In this story, reporter Emily Sauchelli speaks with the founder of the Games and current leadership about the origins of the event, challenges faced in its history and what to expect when competition kicks off at the end of May. Read the full article at https://ablenews.com/celebrating-forty-years-of-nassau-countys-games-for-the-physically-challenged/

05/21/2026

Today we recognize Global Accessibility Awareness Day , a reminder that digital accessibility plays an essential role in how people connect, learn, work, and engage online. At The Viscardi Center, we’re committed to advancing more inclusive digital experiences through our Digital Accessibility Services. Check out our website at https://das.viscardicenter.org/ and learn how The Viscardi Center is helping organizations create more accessible digital experiences.

05/20/2026

Attention Alumni don’t miss our final practice! Join us tomorrow night from 6:00–7:30 PM in the HVS Gym for the last practice of the season as we gear up for the Games for the Physically Challenged Tournament on May 29.

All alumni are welcome. No prior experience needed! You don’t have to play to be part of the fun, come hang out, show your support, and bring the energy. Please arrive by 5:45 PM and enter through the HVS cafeteria entrance.

Reminder: Everyone is responsible for their own transportation and any PCA/nursing support if needed.

Help spread the word to alumni. Let's end the season with a bang!