The Henry Viscardi Achievement Awards were established to honor the legacy and vision of The Viscardi Center’s founder, Dr. Henry Viscardi, Jr., who himself wore prosthetic legs. As one of the world’s leading advocates for people with disabilities he served as a disability advisor to eight presidents, from Franklin D. Roosevelt to Jimmy Carter. These international Awards, first bestowed in March 2013, recognize exemplary leaders in the disability community who have had a profound impact on shaping attitudes, raising awareness and improving the quality of life of people with disabilities.
The Henry Viscardi Achievement Awards have drawn nominations from cities throughout the U.S. and countries around the world. Nominations have included individuals with a wide range of disabilities from academia, healthcare, government, non-profit and corporate sectors. Read about the 2017 Henry Viscardi Achievement Awards recipients.
This year’s Awards Selection Committee is once again co-chaired by Robert Dole, former U.S. Senator, and Sherwood “Woody” Goldberg, Esq., retired U.S. Army Colonel and current Senior Advisor for Asian Affairs at the Center for Naval Analysis. Complete list of the 2018 Selection Committee.
The nomination period for the 2018 Henry Viscardi Achievement Awards is now closed. Check back in early December to learn more about this year’s Award recipients, which will be announced on December 4.
