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Home  >  Articles by: Rivka Barrett
  • By Rivka Barrett
  • May 11, 2016

Rivka’s Report: Using technology to embrace affinities in kids with autism

For those new to PYD, Rivka Barrett served as our Ambassador of Mentoring in 2014-2015, and she’s stayed involved as a PYD board member since moving on. Currently, she’s working for an awesome […]

  • By Rivka Barrett
  • June 25, 2015

Youth & Family Disability Resources: July 2015

July is a busy month! Be sure to enjoy the beautiful summery weather with these events. Boston Harborfest. Kick off July 4th early with Boston Harborfest! This huge Independence Day festival […]

  • By Rivka Barrett
  • May 21, 2015

Youth & Family Disability Resources: May 2015

Need ideas for how to enjoy this beautiful, summery weather? Well, if you want recommendations outside of the usual activities of camping or going to the beach (slathered with sunscreen!), go no further! DCR Univeral Access Summer […]

  • By Rivka Barrett
  • April 9, 2015

Youth & Family Disability Resources: April 2015

Finally, the snow is almost completely gone and we can go out and have fun! Enjoy the warmer weather this month with these activities and events. What To Do in Boston […]

  • By Rivka Barrett
  • March 23, 2015

ReelAbilities Film Festival Closing Night: Recap

Wish you saw more people with disabilities in the movies? Me too. That’s why, on Monday, March 2nd, I attended the closing night of the 4th Annual ReelAbilities Boston Film Festival at […]

  • By Rivka Barrett
  • March 19, 2015

Youth & Family Disability Resources: March 2015

Hey PYD community!  Spring starts on March 21st.  We’re super excited, even though there’s still snow on the ground. Here’s our list of fun things to do this month (along […]

  • By Rivka Barrett
  • February 10, 2015

Youth & Family Disability Resources: February 2015

It’s been a crazy month so far with all these snow days! And don’t forget about Valentine’s Day and Presidents’ Day this weekend, not to mention upcoming February vacations for […]

  • By Rivka Barrett
  • January 14, 2015

Youth & Family Disability Resources: January 2015

Whoa, 2015 is off to a busy start! You won’t have any shortage of things to do this month. Youth Mentoring Day at the Massachusetts State House. Partners for Youth with […]

  • By Rivka Barrett
  • December 10, 2014

Youth & Family Disability Resources: December 2014

Autism-friendly performance of “Urban Nutcracker.” Don’t miss this autism-friendly performance of “The Urban Nutcracker” at John Hancock Hall in Boston on Saturday, December 20th at 11am! The perfomance includes house lights […]

  • By Rivka Barrett
  • November 20, 2014

Guest Post: The Solution, Not the Problem

Rhianon Elan Gutierrez is a Boston-based storyteller working at the intersection of media, education, and cultural inclusion. She infuses film, multimedia design, disability culture, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) […]

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