Established 1962 Student to teacher ratio 9:1:1 Website School website Number of students 185 | Enrollment 185 Information 516-465-1675 Phone +1 516-465-1681 Founded 1962 | |
Address 201 I U Willets Rd, Albertson, NY 11507, USA Similar The Viscardi Center, Vincent Smith School, Herricks High School, Nassau BOCES George F, Buckley Country Day School Profiles | ||
Henry Viscardi School is a state supported special education school in New York for severely disabled students requiring a specialized educational setting with medical supports. The location is in Albertson, New York. 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.
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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 Dole 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 special education and provided services mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). It is attended by physically disabled students with high academic performance.