The Viscardi Center, a renowned non-profit organization that educates, employs, and empowers people with disabilities, announced six distinguished recipients of the 2022 Henry Viscardi Achievement Awards.
Staff, program participants, and students honor Dr. King’s vision of a “Beloved Community” by demonstrating a deep commitment to community service every day.
Henry Viscardi School student reporters interviewed Dr. Chris Rosa, the new President & CEO of The Viscardi Center, for a special edition of the Cougar Chronicle newspaper.
Senator Robert Dole, an honorable Statesman who dedicated his life to serving our nation and advocating for people with disabilities has passed at the age of 98. Let us take a moment to remember and recognize the leadership role he took in the drafting and passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Participants from the National Center for Disability Entrepreneurship at The Viscardi Center pitched their business ideas and competed for $75,000 in equity-free grants & mentorship packages.
Board of Director’s Chair Russ Cusick announced Dr. Rosa, most recently Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Inclusion Initiatives at CUNY, will take on the role of President & CEO, effective January 1.
In an exciting virtual event presented by JPMorgan Chase & Co., founders with disabilities compete for $75,000 in equity-free grants & mentorship packages.