Youth encounter numerous roadblocks and challenges when it comes to advocating and disclosing their disability in the workplace. A study by pubmed.gov in 2018 showed that youth with disabilities are […]
As PYD plans for the future of our organization, we will host a unique Inaugural Golf Classic Tournament and fundraiser on Monday, September 30th where 10 participants have the chance […]
The American’s with Disabilities Act promotes legal nondiscrimination, but PYD aspires to push everyone an important step beyond that. We push others toward full inclusion. Are you looking to make […]
Nicole was a Marketing Intern at PYD during the fall 2018 semester. She is a communications and media studies student at Emmanuel College, graduating in spring 2019. During her time […]
Ever since Josh, a PYD youth became involved with our organization, he thrived in our Access to Theater program starting in 2013. “My experience at the ATT (Access to Theater) […]
Our organization came to life in 1985, and ever since, Partners for Youth with Disabilities has helped young people with disabilities reach their full potential and lead their lives with […]
Elizabeth (Lizzie) has had a prominent presence at PYD for over three years. She participates in our theater arts and group mentoring programs, and has been matched with her mentor […]
Introducing Mentor Appreciation Night’s Lens Partnership honoree, Kyle! Kyle has mentored with us here at PYD for three and half years. Kyle explains: “I gravitate and want to be a […]
At Friday’s Mentor Appreciation Night, we are excited to honor Olivia with the Rayleen Lescay Spirit Award! This award honors those who are dedicated to PYD’s group mentoring programs; ones […]
PYD was founded in 1985, meaning that this year’s Mentor Appreciation Night on November 2nd will mark three decades for PYD. Wow! In honor of our three decades of service, […]