Marcella has been a member of PYD’s online learning platform for the past two years. Below, we wanted to share some of the incredible work she’s been doing. Thanks for your commitment to disability inclusion! Tell us a bit about yourself and your organization. When, how, and why did you get started? My name is […]
When it comes to disability inclusion, PYD’s philosophy is simple: how can we train as many people as possible? If we want to create a world where young people with disabilities can lead lives with dignity, pride, and purpose, we need to make sure as many organizations, communities, and individuals as we can are trained […]
This is a guest blog post contributed by Kristen Alberino (Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Boston, MA).
This is a guest blog post contributed by Kristen Alberino (Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Boston, MA).
Watch this video to see PYD Executive Director Regina Snowden give PYD’s presentation at the 2018 Social Innovator Showcase.
As you may have noticed, things look a little different around here than they used to. We launched our new website late last week (late-September 2018), and let me tell you: it’s a super exciting feeling. When creating the site, we wanted to make sure that our new website was going to be as accessible […]
Boston, MA (December 8, 2017) – The Social Innovation Forum (SIF) has selected Partners for Youth with Disabilities (PYD) to participate in SIF’s 2018 “Social Innovator Accelerator,” a 24-month capacity-building program that helps nonprofit organizations gain visibility, expand their networks, and accelerate their impact. As a 2018 Social Innovator, PYD will receive access to more […]
For those not familiar with it, inspiration porn is a phrase that refers to the way disabled people are frequently used as objects of inspiration for abled people. It was coined by the disabled writer and comedian Stella Young, and once you understand the concept, you can’t help but see it everywhere. Especially on social media.
The following blog post was written by Bjarne P. Tellmann from the Association of Corporate Counsel, provided through the National Disability Mentoring Coalition (NDMC). Our legal department recently launched an innovative mentoring program for college students and recent graduates with disabilities, some of who were interested in pursuing a legal career. The success of this […]
Anna-Mariya Kirova joined PYD in October 2017 as the Pre-Employment Coordinator to provide job coaching and support to transition age youth. Anna-Mariya has previously worked at the Walker School and Massachusetts General Hospital where she supported children, adolescents and young adults with mental illness and developmental disabilities. She is excited to be a part of […]