The Viscardi Center is a network of non-profits dedicated to educating, employing, and empowering children, adolescents, and adults with disabilities. Founded in 1952 by Dr. Henry Viscardi, Jr., who served as an adviser to eight U.S. presidents and became one of the world’s leading disability advocates, The Viscardi Center provides a lifespan of programs and services, including:

•	K-12 (up to age 21) education for children with severe physical disabilities
•	Work-readiness training, career counseling, and job placement 
•	Youth Transition Services, including a six-week summer program 
•	Attendance retention programs for “at-risk” youth
•	Assistive technology services
•	Adapted driver education 
•	Employer best practices and workforce diversification resources 
•	Document Remediation Services and Web Accessibility Training for businesses

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The Viscardi Center

Chris Rosa

Joseph N. Savasta

Kim Brussell

Jennifer Neft

Michael Caprara

Lauren Marzo

Michael Castillo

Mark Laffey

Catherine Castagna

Ralph F. Palleschi

The Legal and Governance Team at The Viscardi Center is responsible for ensuring compliance with legal regulations and best practices across all programs and services. They provide guidance on contractual matters, protect the organization's interests, and support governance processes to uphold the mission of empowering individuals with disabilities. Additionally, the team collaborates on risk management and policy development to safeguard the Center's stakeholders and beneficiaries.

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