The Viscardi Center

Join the Northwell Health School Mental Health Program for a special webinar this evening on updates about COVID-19 vaccines available in our community. Reserve a spot: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4XW75HBuT5-LGjlyKc421A

Have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine? Stay informed by attending the New York City Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's Virtual COVID-19 Vaccine Town Hall for the disability community -- tomorrow, 1/22 at 12 p.m. RSVP: http://bit.ly/39qFUZm

Reflecting on the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as we strive for a more accessible and inclusive world: Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.

Remote live captioning is a service that can enhance the web conferencing experience for all, and it’s growing in demand. Read on to learn why organizations should take advantage now, and how The Viscardi Center's Digital Accessibility Services can help: bit.ly/2Kim4XY

Safe & effective COVID-19 vaccines will be available to all New Yorkers at no cost, likely by mid-2021. NYC residents: Learn more about the vaccine at nyc.gov/covidvaccine or watch the video below for a message in American Sign Language.

Join us for Whiskey & Wits a virtual whiskey tasting and trivia night on February 4 at 5:30 p.m.! Proceeds will support The Viscardi Center's Technology Fund, which provides our students with laptops and online access to remote programs and curriculum. Tickets and sponsorships now available at: https://www.viscardicenter.org/party-for-a-purpose/ *You must be 21 or over to purchase tickets. Valid ID may be requested.*

Your voice matters. Your #vote counts. Today is the day the disability community will be heard. If you haven’t already, don’t forget to drop off your ballot or mask up and head to the polls! #WeAreThe25 #DisabilityVote #DisabilityAwareness

On the Viscardi blog: Is open enrollment really open to all? During this year’s enrollment period, benefits information must be made accessible to people with disabilities. Read on: http://ow.ly/awj050C710p

Join the National Center for Disability Entrepreneurship (NCDE) at The Viscardi Center for its #FoundersWithDisabilities PitchFest Competition, featuring Keynote Speaker Arlan Hamilton, Founder of Backstage Capital! Save your spot for this interactive virtual event, happening November 19, at http://bit.ly/NCDEpitch

Save Your Spot! The National Center for Disability Entrepreneurship (NCDE) at The Viscardi Center is hosting its first-ever #FoundersWithDisabilities PitchFest Competition on Thursday, November 19. Get to know 12 diverse innovators from around the US as they compete for a chance to turn their business ideas into reality.

Enjoying a bountiful fall harvest in our Smile Farms Inc. garden. Viscardi farmers have been tending to and picking peppers to be made into a signature Smile Farms hot sauce. We can't wait to taste the final product! #NDEAM

It's time to end employment discrimination for people with disabilities. This National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and always thereafter, what do you think more workplaces should be doing to promote disability inclusion? #NDEAM

Attn: High school and college students with disabilities! The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) is hosting a Virtual Career and Internship Fair on October 28. This event will provide unique opportunities to connect with companies and learn about their mission, services, and disability inclusion practices. Visit the page below for more information and to register! https://bit.ly/33VKsph

Our virtual Reach for a Star event is tonight at 7 p.m.! Take off your mask, get comfortable, and enjoy a memorable evening with music from Tony Award-winning a...ctress Ali Stroker in support of students at the Henry Viscardi School at The Viscardi Center. You can still purchase your ticket or make a donation to secure your link to the virtual event: https://bit.ly/374kIZQ

Celebrating #NationalComingOutDay with LGBT Network. We pledge to always remain an inclusive safe space where everyone can learn, work, and feel empowered! #reptherainbow

NCLEJ files lawsuit to protect New Yorkers with disabilities from losing access to personal ventilators.

These students have a little message for you . . . The Reach for a Star Silent Auction is now live! Bid on a wide variety of unique experiences and luxury item...s, including shopping sprees, designer goods, grilling essentials, and much more at www.accelevents.com/e/RFAS The Reach for Star Luncheon raises critical funds for life-changing afterschool and extracurricular activities at the Henry Viscardi School at The Viscardi Center.

As we welcome National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), we’re proud to announce that, for the third year in a row, we have been recognized by the National Organization on Disability (NOD) as a Leading Disability Employer for demonstrating an outstanding commitment to disability inclusion in the workplace.

Today marks the start of National Disability Employment Awareness Month! Every October NDEAM celebrates the contributions of workers with disabilities and educates employers about the significance of disability inclusion. How are you observing #NDEAM?