Welcome to a our new blog feature: Hero of the Month! At PYD, we’re surrounded by so many outstanding individuals who go above and beyond for our mission that it only makes sense to share their inspiring work. Meet our inaugural honoree: Kate Crawford, one of our amazing volunteers! Kate has been a mentor in […]
Month: April 2014
Partners for Youth with Disabilities is proud to call Boston home. Most of our volunteers, participants, staff members, and partner organizations have deep rooted connections to Boston. The 2014 Boston Marathon is tomorrow and many individuals with disabilities will be racing, including the largest number of blind and visually impaired athletes ever. Keep an eye out […]
In her groundbreaking autobiography, The Way I See It, Temple Grandin writes about the role mentors can play for people living with disabilities: “Mentors did, indeed, play a pivotal role in helping me become the person and professional I am today. They can be valuable catalysts to helping the spectrum child or teen learn fundamental […]
I remember the first day — August 1, 2013 — of my AmeriCorps service year at PYD as if it were yesterday. I was anxious, excited, and had way too much caffeine coursing through me. I had spent the month before my start doing nothing but making myself nervous about how I would fare in […]
In recognition of World Autism Awareness Day, I want to share my personal experience as a sibling of someone with autism. Among the many worries parents of children with autism experience, I am well aware that the question of how their other children will be affected is a big concern. I’m here to let you […]
This month’s resources include a wide variety of tools to support youth and families with disabilities. From independent living support services to volunteer and career opportunities, we hope there’s a resource that just right for you! Branching Out, LLC Do you know a young adult with disabilities transitioning to independent living in Boston? Branching Out […]