Parent of PYD participant
Participant Quote
"The parent group gives us a sense of not being alone in dealing with our child's problems."
Boston Parents: To join the parents group in the Boston, contact Deep Chinappa at 617-556-4075x20 (TTY: 617-314-2989) or via email at dchinappa@pyd.org

Springfield/Western MA Parents: To join the parents group in the Greater Springfield and surrounding areas in Western Massachusetts, contact Susan Nicastro at 413-584-0455 (TTY: 617-314-2989) or via email at snicastro@pyd.org.

Parents Group Program (PG)


PYD has formed two parents groups that meet on a regular basis in the Boston and Springfield areas. The goal of the parents groups is to provide support and information to parents as they meet the challenge of helping their children transition to adulthood. The parents groups host discussions, guest speakers, and training sessions on topics such as educational rights, transportation options, assistive technology, recreation opportunities, estate planning, and preparing for jobs and college. Social events are planned by the parents as well.