The Viscardi Center
Dawn Nolan is the Vice President of Program Development at The Viscardi Center. With their extensive experience in workforce development and program management at various organizations such as Nassau Community College, Urban Upbound, Girl Scout Council of Greater New York, and United Way of New York City, Dawn brings a high level of expertise in creating and implementing effective training and development programs. With an MBA in Marketing from NYU Stern School of Business and a BA in English and Economics from Williams College, Dawn's educational background complements their professional accomplishments in shaping and executing impactful programs for the disabled community and beyond.
The Viscardi Center
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