On August 10th, the Mentor Match program held a brand new, first-time event for PYD: Field Day! We hoped to provide our matches with an opportunity to participate in a […]
Nicole Malo, Director of Development & Community Engagement, is a Worcester native and a graduate of Boston University with a B.A. cum laude in French Language and Literature. She has […]
Regina Snowden, M.S.W., is the founder of Partners for Youth with Disabilities and has been the Executive Director since its inception. She brings a wealth of knowledge on mentoring and […]
Chris Carpenter has over 20 years of financial control experience in both not-for-profit and for profit settings, and manages the financial, technical, and administrative operations of Partners for Youth with […]
Deep Chinappa serves as PYD’s Director of Outreach and Recruitment, and coordinates all aspects of the Making Healthy Connections (MHC) program as well as the Access to Theatre (ATT) program. […]
Kristin Humphrey, Mentoring Director, oversees the Mentor Match program at PYD to ensure that the program goals are met. A strong proponent of mentoring, she has been involved with mentoring […]
Genelle Thomas, Director of National Initiatives, is passionate about empowering organizations to become inclusive environments that support youth of all abilities to reach their full potential. She has over 18 […]
Last weekend, the Mentor Match program held a Self-Advocacy Workshop for Boston-area youth with a disability. The workshop focused on providing participants with a background on self-advocacy, the Americans with […]
In this month’s youth and family disability resources, we have a collection of adaptive recreation programs, an art program, and a travel training opportunity. Check ’em out!
Making Healthy Connections Through the Years: Reflections from former Springfield MHC Personal Care Assistant, Jeff Clem