"I have gotten a lot out of YIPI over the years. I have learned that it's okay to have a disability and its all about making adaptations to do everything I need to do. I have made a lot of friends from YIPI and have still remained close with some of them. YIPI allowed me to be who I am and not worry about how everyone will perceive me, because we have all been there. The YIPI mentors always made YIPI so much fun and enjoyable. I always looked forward to my Friday nights to see everyone."
YIPI Youth Participant:
"It's a great group. Kids need to meet other people who have the same problems and find answers for each other.
It also helps to meet other people who have made it."
YIPI Parent:
"I really appreciated the opportunity to meet with other parents of children with disabilities. We had so much in common.
I felt a bond from the first meeting."