Party 4 Partneres 2011Sierra and her mother, Board Member Jennifer Williams, at Party 4 Partners 2011
Young Entrepreneurs ProjectTeaching the spirit and skills of entrepreneurship!
National RecognitionThe National Inclusion Champion Award, presented to National Center Director Kaela Vronsky.
Giving Back to PartnersMentor Juan Botero riding in the 2011 Rodman Ride for Kids!
Making Healthy ConnectionsAccessible golf is a hit with MHC Boston youth.
Mentoring Works!Mentees are empowered by experiences shared with their mentor.
The National CenterInclusion training and support for youth-serving organizations.
Aspire, Achieve, EmpowerPositive adult role models empower youth to reach their full potential.
Learning New SkillsPYD youth enjoy the Youth Soccer Clinic for Youth with Disabilities hosted by the NE Revolution Soccer Team!
Access to Theatre 2011 Participants have some fun after a great performance!
Access to Theatre: Developing Creative MindsThe feeling of a great creative achievement is only part of the joy of experiencing Access to Theatre .
News
PYD's First Mentor Match Ambassador of Mentoring: Now Hiring!
PYD has officially kicked off recruitment for its first Mentor Match Ambassador of Mentoring! Click on the link for details of the position. Let us know if you have questions. Please share with family, friends or anyone who may be interested! Click here for details!
Massachusetts Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) is NOW taking applicants!
YLF is an overnight conference for youth with disabilities who want to participate in their communities, join the workforce and become successful adults.
High School students with disabilities can apply to be a YLF delegate. Delegates are youth in their LAST TWO YEARS of high school (including the class of 2012) who want to dev...elop self-advocacy and leadership skills, begin to plan career goals, and build a network of supports & friends.
Young adults (under the age of 25) who have FINISHED high school for at least one year, and are currently working or in college should apply to be a YLF peer leader. Peer leaders are young adults who help plan activities and mentor delegates. They receive a small stipend for their work.
To learn more or to apply, visit Easter Seals
http://ma.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=MADR_youthleadership
MLK Scholar Shines at PYD
Jesse Bland was PYD's MLK Summer Scholar this year thanks to a corporate grant from sponsors John Hancock, The Boston Globe, Boston University and Partners HealthCare. Coming into PYD, Bland knew little about the organization, but he quickly embraced the ideals of its mission – aspire, achieve, empower. Now Bland has participated enthusiastically in Access to Theatre, the Youth Leadership Forum, and behind the scenes work at PYD. For more information on the MLK Summer Scholarship program, please click here.
PSA for PYD!
Check out PYD's new public service announcement featuring Ray Grand, an alumnus of YEP! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tR0uJjS0dI&context=C3a8b20fADOEgsToPDskI2ozPFiJ_kyMS-_WBxBQXy
We've rolled out the most recent edition of the OPTIONS newsletter!
To read it online click HERE! Would you like to receive our bi-annual newsletter at home? Send an e-mail to cahicks@pyd.org with your mailing address to be added to our mailing list.
Calling All Mentors!
For every male mentor on our Mentor Match waiting list we have EIGHT male youth looking for a mentor to help them tackle the challenges of adolescence. Mentor Match is seeking good role models, especially men, to work in facilitated and structured matches with a youth over the course of one year. For more details, navigate to the Mentor Match program page or contact a Mentor Match specialist today!
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