Henry Viscardi School is a state supported

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operated by the

Viscardi Center The Viscardi Center is a non-profit organization in Albertson, New York, dedicated to educating, empowering and employing people with disabilities. It was founded in 1952 by Henry Viscardi, Jr., a noted disability activist, who was also advisor to ...

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for severely disabled students requiring a specialized educational setting with medical supports.Supported (4201) Schools
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New York Times, accessed 26 October 2009. The school enrolls students in grades pre-K through 12. The school was originally called The Human Resources School. Founded by Henry Viscardi Jr. and supported by public and private initiatives, the tuition-free school was the only one of its kind in the world. It was renamed in honor of its founder. The school's president John D. Kemp, himself born without full arms or legs, has won the Henry B. Betts award known as the USA's highest honor for disability leadership and service and the 2014

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Leadership Prize for public inspiration.

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The Henry Viscardi School is a state-accredited institution of learning. All students are classified for

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and provided services mandated by the

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a piece of American legislation that ensures students with a disability are provided with a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) that is tailored to their individual needs. IDEA was ...

(IDEA). It is attended by physically disabled students with high academic performance.

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