The Viscardi Center

The Viscardi Center, located in Albertson, New York, is a network of non-profits dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities throughout their lives. Founded in 1952, the organization employs 72 individuals and generates $28.4 million in annual revenue. The Viscardi Center offers a wide range of programs and services designed to educate, employ, and empower individuals with disabilities. These include K-12 education for children with severe physical disabilities up to the age of 21, as well as work-readiness training, career counseling, and job placement services. They also provide youth transition services, including a six-week summer program, and attendance retention programs for at-risk youth. In addition to these core services, the Viscardi Center offers assistive technology services, adapted driver education, and resources for employers on best practices for workforce diversification. They also provide document remediation services and web accessibility training to businesses. For more information about The Viscardi Center and its programs, please visit their website at viscardicenter.org.