
Mentoring is a source of connection to community, comfort, and friendship for young people with disabilities. The right match can help both mentor and mentee reach their full potential, as […]
Mentoring is a source of connection to community, comfort, and friendship for young people with disabilities. The right match can help both mentor and mentee reach their full potential, as […]
PYD’s 2020 Mentor of the Year, Lisa Matrundola was named by the Boston Celtics and the Massachusetts State Lottery as a “Hero Among Us.” The Heroes Among Us program, established […]
PYD’s Access to Theater (ATT) program has met for over 25 years of fun, connection, and mutual appreciation of theater. In 2020, the connection part looks a little different – […]
For this year’s Mentor Appreciation Night, the Chris Dunne Peer Leadership Award goes to Cody! PYD’s Artistic Director of Access to Theater, Deep had a few things to say about […]
For those new to PYD, the Greg Dees and Anita McGahan Award goes to a special Career Readiness Program participant every year. This individual stands out in our program for […]
Project LENS is a segment of our Mentoring program funded by the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB), where we match low vision or blind youth with adults with similar […]
Every year, our organization puts on an event celebrating our lovely mentors. However, due to the coronavirus pandemic, things plan to look a little different. On November 12th, 2020 from […]
The Rite Aid Foundation’s KidCents program aids 500 nonprofits across the U.S. – including ours. The foundation’s mission is to improve the health and wellness of our communities and serve […]
For PYD and many other organizations, this year is full of firsts. Monday, June 15th through June 29th was a special 11 days and a key point in our history […]
Thousands of disability rights supporters gathered on the South Lawn of the White House on July 26, 1990 to witness the historic signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). […]