Although it is a very exciting night for children & adults alike, it is important to be responsible while celebrating this fantastic holiday. At PYD we thought it would be important to share with our community some general Halloween safety tips, ways to accommodate to children with disabilities, and how to watch out for your […]
On October 14th, Partners for Youth with Disabilities had the pleasure of presenting at the Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation (MEAF) annual board meeting, which was held at the Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratory (MERL) in Cambridge, MA. MEAF has been a longtime supporter of PYD and our work serving youth with disabilities. One of PYD’s five programs, […]
We’re excited to announce our newest staff member at PYD, Nicole Malo. She’ll be working as our Development Manager, and we’re glad to have her on board! It’s my fourth week on the job, and as you can imagine, there is a lot to take in! My goals here at Partners for Youth with Disabilities […]
Byron Nash, Chris Dunne Peer Leadership Awardee Byron is a long-time participant at Mentor Match, Access to Theatre, and Making Healthy Connections – he’s been with us for nine years. He also has the distinction of being one of our Peer Leaders, and was part of our Youth Leadership Forum and ATT Summer Production this […]
Halloween is exactly two weeks away and you are starting to think to yourself, I can’t believe Halloween is so close, I haven’t figured out costumes yet! You might even be thinking, I have no clue where to begin! Well take a deep breath, because we have some ideas and tips that will help you create […]
As you may have already seen or heard, October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. At Partners for Youth with Disabilities we recognize that the Disability Community is significantly affected by unemployment in the United States. Many of our programs have an emphasis on preparing youth with disabilities for the transition to adulthood and employment. […]
National Disability Employment Awareness Month: Expect. Employ. Empower. Don’t miss this event at the State House on October 15th! Sposored by the Bureau of the State House and coordinated by Easter Seals Massachusetts, this occasion is open to all first-time job seekers, transition-age youth, and other individuals with disabilities. You’ll get the chance to chat with service […]