Museum of Disability History

10/14/2026

10/06/2026

The Museum of Disability History at The Viscardi Center and the Spirit of Huntington Art Center invites you to Art Ability Night, an inspiring evening showcasing artwork created by talented individuals with disabilities and will feature artwork from The Henry Viscardi School students and Day Habilitation Without Walls Program participants. The event will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2026 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at 201 IU Willets Road in Albertson, NY.
Light refreshments will be served. Come see the art. Experience the stories. Support the artists. Please RSVP by Thursday, October 15 at https://viscardicenter.org/art-ability-night-at-the-museum-of-disability-history/.

09/25/2026

09/22/2026

September is Deaf Awareness Month, and we’re taking a closer look at how accessibility can change the way people communicate and connect.
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During COVID-19, transparent face masks became especially important for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals who rely on lip-reading, facial expressions, and visual cues. By keeping faces visible while still providing protection, these masks helped make communication more accessible and connections a little clearer.
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And sometimes, being understood starts with being seen. In the 1980s, long before inclusive dolls became a growing part of the toy landscape, Mattel introduced a collection of dolls created to represent children with disabilities. The group included Hal, a one-legged ski instructor, along with pals who used wheelchairs, wore leg braces, or had visual or hearing impairments. Hal’s Pals were designed not only to give children with disabilities a familiar reflection of themselves in play, but also to introduce other children to disability in a natural, age-appropriate way. Plan your visit to the museum at https://museumofdisabilityhistory.org/ to learn more about artifacts like these and the stories behind them.

09/12/2026

September is National Service Dog Month, and we’re taking a closer look at a few objects in the Museum of Disability History that explore the partnerships between people with disabilities and service dogs. Plan your visit at https://museumofdisabilityhistory.org/ to learn about the rich history of the disability community.

07/26/2026

Today marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a landmark civil rights law made possible by the determination of advocates like Judy Heumann. This Disability Pride Month, we celebrate her legacy and the progress achieved through decades of disability activism. Plan your visit to the Museum of Disability History at museumofdisabilityhistory.org to discover the stories that continue to shape disability rights today.

07/22/2026

We’re proud to be featured in the latest issue of Innovators at the Intersection. Flip to page 12 to read about the Museum of Disability History’s mission and its work to preserve and share disability history. Read the full article at

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07/15/2026

July is Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate disability as a valued part of identity while recognizing the contributions, achievements, and voices of the disability community. As we reflect on this powerful quote from the late disability rights activist Alice Wong, we're reminded that some of life's greatest lessons come from listening to the lived experiences of those who came before us. Visit the Museum of Disability History at museumofdisabilityhistory.org to explore the stories of disability leaders who, like Alice, have shaped disability history and continue to inspire future generations.