We are wrapping up a successful year at PYD and are working hard to sustain momentum in 2014! With 534 youth served last year, we will continue to aspire, achieve, and empower. Access to Theatre returned to the Massachusetts Hospital School this fall after the launch of a successful spring program, and is now offering weekly theatre […]
Month: November 2013
Partners for Youth with Disabilities (PYD) is fortunate enough to work with super heroes every day: our volunteers. Among these “super heroes” is Mentor of the Year, Juan Botero. Juan was born in Colombia and lives in Cambridge, MA. He has been devoted to mentoring through PYD since 2009. His experiences have encouraged him to […]
As of today, we are excited to announce the beginning of a new initiative: the Campus-Career Connection (C3) Project. Thanks to a grant from PolicyWorks and the Susan M. Daniels Mentorship Fund, PYD will be collaborating with the University of California to pilot an e-mentoring program for college students with a disability. This e-mentoring program will focus […]
This month we offer a variety of resources. From job accommodation to career readiness to therapy for young athletes with disabilities, these resources will help youth feel prepared and confident. And, of course, there’s an event to get ready for the holidays!