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PYD’s mission is to help young people with disabilities reach their full potential through mentorship, career development, and leadership programs while guiding organizations to build disability-inclusive environments.
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Recent Stories
The Dinah F. B. Cohen Fellowship Program aims to provide college students and recent graduates with disabilities with professional skills and leadership opportunities. Let’s introduce our Fall 2025 cohort and […]
A Preview of the Young Leadership Forum
The Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) is a multi-day conference for young adults with ...
The PYD Experience: 2024-2025 Participant Testimonies
Summer is almost here, and we’re reflecting on the past fiscal year at ...
2025 Spring Trade Show
Last week, Charlestown High School students from PYD’s Career Readiness Program ...