Founded by Dr. Henry Viscardi, Jr., who served as disability advisor to eight U.S. Presidents and became one of the world's leading advocates, The Viscardi Center "educates, employs and empowers youth, adults and veterans with disabilities or similar needs, so we can so we can all discover the love of learning, the power of work, the freedom of independent living and the self-confidence to fulfill our dreams." Today, The Viscardi Center, is a hub for leading edge approaches to education and employment for children, youth, and adults with all types of disabilities.