Man's Stature

A Man''s Stature is not only Dr. Henry Viscardi Jr.''s autobiography,

but it is also the dramatic account of the events leading up

to the creation of Abilities, Inc. From its humble beginnings in a

Long Island garage, Abilities, Inc. has Brown into an internationally

renowned program that supports thousands of people with

disabilities each year, and the Henry Viscardi School has become

the fulfillment of a life long dream.

Under its new name, tl.re National Center for Disability

Services continues to fulfill Dr. Viscardi''s original vision for people

with disabilities. Here, children with disabilities can learn

and grow in a school environment that teaches its students basic

academic skills as it nurtures their need for love and independence.

Each year, hundreds of adults with disabilities gain the

dignity and self-sufficiency that comes from getting their first

jobs. Employers learn how to recruit and hire people with disabilities,

as we explore and develop new technologies and strategies

for enhancing the education and employment of people with

disabilities.

Dr. Henry Viscardi ]r. envisioned that his program would

become a pilot program, a model for all the world to copy, in recognizing

and enhancing the participation and contributions of

people with disabilities in our lives. As we enter the new millennium,

"Hank" has succeeded in making this vision a reality.