Send Letters to Your Elected Officials

The 4201 Schools Association has launched a letter campaign. We are encouraging our schools, students,…

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Bronx Times Op-Ed: Success of Bronx schools for the deaf and blind depends on state investment

Click here to visit the Bronx Times and see the op-ed. *** By Bernadette Kappen,…

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Advocacy Videos

Cleary School for the Deaf Advocacy Videos: The Henry Viscardi School Advocacy Videos: Lavelle School…

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Testimony Before the Joint Fiscal Committees of the New York State Legislature

4201 Schools Association Co-Chair Dr. Bernadette Kappen testified before the Joint Fiscal Committees of the…

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4201 School Advocacy Efforts Featured in Spectrum News & Capital Tonight

Interview with Association Co-Chair Bernadette Kappen                  …

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Advocates Urge NY to Remain Committed to Meeting Real-Time Resource Needs

An Exclusive to the Empire Report by New York State’s 4201 Schools Association As the…

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Blind, Deaf and Physically Challenged Students Travel to Albany

Meetings with Legislators Highlight Resource Requests and Showcase Artistic Talent. Students from the 4201 Schools…

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Schools for the Blind, Deaf and Severely Physically Disabled Advocate for State Budget Resources

More than 60 students, staff and leaders from nine specialized schools serving students with various…

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Adapting to Virtual Classrooms and Accessing Resources Part of Transition to Remote Learning Environment

Schools for the blind, deaf and severely physically disabled maintain connection to students and families…

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A Video Greeting from Henry Viscardi School: A Brief History and Today’s Critical Infrastructure Needs

View video here.

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