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An employer membership organization and comprehensive resource for disability employment best practices.

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The National Business & Disability Council is a comprehensive resource for companies looking to develop, implement and grow solid disability programs.

Astute companies see the value people with disabilities bring from an employee, consumer and a supplier standpoint and how this market can be the cornerstone of a larger business strategy.

The National Business & Disability Council (NBDC) at the Viscardi Center is a comprehensive resource for Fortune 1000 companies seeking to successfully integrate people with disabilities into the workplace, marketplace and supply chain. Your source for disability initiatives, NBDC’s services are offered through tiered membership levels or on a consultant basis and assist you in developing strategies to implement, grow, measure and create solid disability programs.

The Disability Initiatives offered by NBDC include:

  • Employment – Talent acquisition, advancement and retention; Job posting service; Accommodations;
    Emerging Leaders Summer Internship Program for College Students with Disabilities
  • Consultation and Training – Accessibility surveys; Customized training, seminars and workshops
  • Marketing Anthropology Project (MAP) – a platform to guide companies in developing marketing strategies
    and tactics to reach people with disabilities, as well as creative messaging that will resonate with the
    disability community.
  • Information Services – Information hotline for any disability-related employment issue;
    Exclusive website featuring job and resume postings; Monthly e-newsletter.

Learn more about the programs offered by the National Business & Disability Council and the benefits of becoming a member now.

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Laura M. Francis
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516-465-1519
lfrancis@viscardicenter.org

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  • PROSPER E-Learning

    March 27, 2020

    Designed for students with and without disabilities identified as “at-risk” or “with promise,” and enrolled in their junior or senior year at participating high schools, the PROSPER (People Reaching for Opportunities to SucceedPersonally, Educationally and Realistically) program focuses on…

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  • Youth Transition Services E-Learning

    March 24, 2020

    Transitioning young people with disabilities from school to the adult world requires careful planning and a cooperative effort among families, school staff and community service providers. Our Youth Transition Services Program for students with a variety of disabilities…

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  • Free Saturday Respite and Recreation Program

    March 6, 2020

    This free, weekly, full-day respite and recreation program is open to Town of North Hempstead residents, ages 8 and up, with developmental disabilities. Every day Saturday, participants have the opportunity to socialize with their peers and explore their communities.

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  • STRIVE

    February 25, 2020

    STRIVE at The Viscardi Center is an ACCES-Sponsored FREE program for students, ages 14 – 21, with varying disabilities in Nassau County who don’t already have an open ACCES case. STRIVE combines transition counselling, job exploration, self-advocacy & work-readiness training, and individualized work experiences into a comprehensive program designed to teach students with disabilities about all of the education and employment options ahead of them post-graduation.

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  • Digital Accessibility Services - Submission Complete

    July 23, 2019 Thanks for contacting us! We will get in touch with you shortly. Read More...
  • Employment Services for Veterans

    July 9, 2019

    Led by retired military personnel, our New York City-based employment specialists help veterans of any service status and previous experience match job skills with current labor market needs, improve interview techniques, and develop solid resumes with the goal of securing employment.

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National Business & Disability Council at The Viscardi Center
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