Patrice McCarthy Kuntzler, Executive Director of the Henry Viscardi School at The Viscardi Center, received an Award of Distinction from the Long Island Association of Special Education Administrators.
Westbury and Freeport High School students enrolled in Abilities, Inc., at The Viscardi Center’s PROSPER Drop-Out Prevention/Attendance program, providing educational and vocational supports for at-risk youths, were recognized at a ceremony attended by Nassau District Attorney Kathleen Rice.
Raquel Bernstein, a senior at the Henry Viscardi School at The Viscardi Center, received a 2013 Yes I Can! Award from the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). One of 21 recipients, Raquel was honored with the Award in the transition category.
The Viscardi Center hosted its 47th Annual Celebrity Sports Night on May 16. Guests had the opportunity to collect autographs and speak with the celebrity and athlete attendees. This year’s athletes included Joe Theismann, Joe Namath, Stephen Baker, Mookie Wilson, and Johnny Weir.
The Kornreich Technology Center at The Viscardi Center is hosting a Vision Awareness Day on May 28, 2013. The goal of this all day, free event is to introduce the community to products which assist the blind and low vision populations.
The National Business & Disability Council at The Viscardi Center is offering its member companies a Boot Camp program to prepare them for the anticipated change the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs’ (OFCCP) will be making to the Section 503 rules.
The students of the Henry Viscardi School participated in an Earth Day celebration which included a parade of species, a fashion show featuring original designs by high school students created from trash, an art exhibit, and a musical performance with instruments made from recycled garbage.
The Viscardi Center is hosting its 47th Annual Celebrity Sports Night on May 16. Guests have the opportunity to collect autographs and speak with the celebrity and athlete attendees. This year’s athletes include Joe Theismann, Joe Namath, Stephen Baker, Mookie Wilson, Sarah Hughes, and Johnny Weir.
The Viscardi Center announced Michael N. Vittorio, the President and CEO of The First National Bank of Long Island, will be honored at its annual Celebrity Sports Night event on May 16, 2013.
The Reach for a Star Luncheon, which featured a performance by American Idol Elise Testone, was covered by FOX 5 Entertainment Reporter Jill Nicolini. Watch the segment now.