Our Impact

Caiden is a bright, determined student at the Henry Viscardi School whose spirit outshines the challenges of his disability. Born with a rare orthopedic disability that affects his growth, hearing,...

For this thriving journalist and social media influencer, it was a true full-circle moment. Having graduated from Henry Viscardi School in 2016, Chris returned to his alma mater as the commencement...

Hands-on experience and real-world skills—that’s what Christopher, a senior at Freeport High School, is gaining weekly through the Youth Transition Services program serving students with...

Opportunity can transform lives—and for Adrian, that transformation began at The Viscardi Center. From the moment he joined the Youth Transition Services program in high school, he discovered a...

This burgeoning entrepreneur’s fascination with beauty products and fashion can be traced back to her adolescent years when Kimberly experimented with her mother’s makeup which made her feel...

This Class of 2014 Henry Viscardi School alumnus has certainly raised the “bar” to new heights. In July 2024, he passed the New York State Bar Exam. After receiving a bachelor’s degree at Hofstra...

These days, Eric is driven by a passion to make traveling easier and more accessible for people with disabilities. After graduating in 2006 from Henry Viscardi School, his educational journey...

Since graduating from Henry Viscardi School (HVS) in 2019, Keanu has continued preparing for a career. After moving to Pawling, New York, he brought home his first guide dog, Tilly, from Guiding...

Our new Inclusive Higher Education (IHE) pilot program is a multifaceted initiative aimed at empowering youth and adults with intellectual disabilities eager to continue their learning. Its goal is...

If you take a look behind the scenes of The Viscardi Center’s cafeteria, you will find a young man wearing a beanie and an apron, working tirelessly to provide the students of Henry Viscardi School...

Elizabeth gained international knowledge while serving eight years in the U.S. Army. Her duties focused on human intelligence collection and analysis and included a tour of Iraq. But after being...

 Going on a weekend trip to New York City with classmates. Attending prom. Planning for the future. For Petros, Class of 2022, his senior year at the Henry Viscardi School was one to remember. For...

A decade ago, Richard graduated from the Henry Viscardi School with a mission. He wanted to find a way to advocate for others with disabilities as they navigate higher education, employment, and...