Association Chair Dr. Bernadette Kappen testified in front of the Fiscal Committees of the NYS Legislature on Wednesday, February 8 to urge the legislature to: Reject the Executive Budget's proposed $2,000,000 cut and restore our schools to the levels enacted…
Statement on the Assembly and Senate One-House Budget Proposals: “The increases in funding included in both the one-house budgets is critical to the continued success of our children. Likewise, authorizing our schools to have a fiscal reserve fund will allow…
Cleary School for the Deaf Advocacy Videos: The Henry Viscardi School Advocacy Videos: Lavelle School for the Blind Advocacy Videos: Lexington School for the Deaf Advocacy Videos: Rochester School for the Deaf Advocacy Videos: St. Francis de Sales School for the…
The 4201 Schools Association today announced commencements schedules for its member schools honoring the achievement and milestones of New York’s blind, deaf, and severely physically disabled students. Various events and celebrations kick off on June 10. Despite the challenges of the COVID-19…
New York State leaders came to an agreement in early April on the FY 2021-2022 State Budget, which included sustained funding for the Association's 10 member schools. A summary of the major provisions in the new State Budget that support…
Association Co-Chair Bernadette Kappen testified in front of the joint legislative fiscal committees in late January of 2021, advocating on behalf of the 10 member schools and their students. Dr. Kappen's testimony can be read by clicking here. Click the…
Meetings with Legislators Highlight Resource Requests and Showcase Artistic Talent. Students from the 4201 Schools Association, a network of 10 New York-based schools serving children who are blind, deaf and severely physically challenged will be visiting Albany on February 25…
The 4201 Schools Association, which serves students who are blind, deaf and severely physically disabled is welcoming students back to campuses across New York State. Students reunite with their peers, teachers and other school staff to begin the 2019-20 academic…
The 4201 Schools Association today announced several upcoming commencement ceremonies honoring the milestones of New York’s blind, deaf, and severely physically disabled students. Together, the schools in the Association are graduating several hundred students in programs ranging from infant and…
Schools for the blind, deaf and severely physically disabled maintain connection to students and families As every school in New York State seeks to maintain close ties to its students, 10 schools specializing in educating blind, deaf and severely physically…