This month’s resources include several activities to enjoy everything that a summer in Boston has to offer, without spending all your savings. With so many free opportunities to visit parks, museums, and cultural venues, your summer will be jam-packed with activities that are healthy, educational, and FUN! Also, don’t forget to check out the great Father’s […]
Spring has finally sprung! Now that the weather is finally nice and everybody is breaking out their shorts and flip-flops, it’s time to make some outdoor plans for a little fun in the sun! This month’s resources focus mostly on outdoor activities and events to kick off the summer, along with a resource for Mental […]
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 […]
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 […]
This past Monday, TD Garden was filled with St. Patrick’s Day luck—and PYD came home with $7,500 as a result to help fund our work with youth with disabilities! Thanks to the generosity of the Bruins Foundation—a longtime supporter of PYD—we were given the opportunity to be a participating organization for the 50/50 raffle that […]
With spring just around the corner, March is a great time for a little organization and spring cleaning. This month we provide a variety of resources that are designed to help you manage projects or take steps toward reaching your personal and professional goals. Mobility International USA The Mobility International website is a great tool […]
Although Presidents’ Day is a national holiday filled with travel plans and department store sales, not many people know why we celebrate Presidents’ Day. Until 1971, Americans celebrated both George Washington’s birthday and Abraham Lincoln’s birthday during the month of February. The two federal holidays were separated by only ten days. In 1971, a new […]
There are few things in life better than finding a $5 dollar bill in your jacket pocket, a complete stranger complimenting you, or getting two candy bars for the price of one because the classic vending machine glitch is, for once, working in your favor. These small, everyday pleasures have the power to turn your […]