According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 26% of adults in the United States have some type of disability. In today’s highly competitive environment, more and more companies become aware of the importance of creating a conducive and accommodating work atmosphere for those with disabilities. Building an inclusive and accessible workplace for individuals […]
By now, we are all well aware of the current state of things: COVID-19 (coronavirus) has been declared as a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) and Governor Charlie Baker has declared a state of emergency in our home of Massachusetts due to the multiplying positive, presumptive positive, and individuals subject to quarantine across […]
We are proud to host the 2020 Massachusetts Youth Leadership Forum. The Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) is an overnight conference for youth and young adults with disabilities ages 16 to 25 held annually in Massachusetts and other states across the country. YLF participants build leadership skills and leave better prepared for future employment, higher education, and […]
Party for PYD 2020, our annual benefit event dedicated to raising program funds and increasing the awareness of mentoring, is scheduled for May 7th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The party will be hosted again by EY at 200 Clarendon Street in Boston, Massachusetts. Guests will enjoy live and silent auctions, appetizers, refreshments, live music, […]
First of all, what is ableism? Ableism is the discrimination against people with disabilities, essentially the cause of many disparities youth and people of all ages face in the disability community. There are many different examples of ableism like discrimination and “able privilege,” which refers to the way our society is structured in favor of […]
On December 10th, many PYD youth from East Boston, Charlestown, and Madison Park Vocational High School successfully put on our annual Trade Show at State Street’s Iron Street location. We partner with State Street twice per year as they graciously host both our winter and spring trade shows. This event is organized by our Career […]
This past November, Tyler was awarded the Project LENS Mentor Award at our 18th annual Mentor Appreciation Night. Partners for Youth with Disabilities (PYD) hosts Mentor Appreciation Night annually where staff, members, and families gather to celebrate the amazing mentorships that develop over the years. Tyler joined PYD when he was 13 years old. His […]
14-year-old Franklin was awarded the Raylee Lesacy Spirit Award on November 1st, the 18th annual Mentor Appreciation Night. We host Mentor Appreciation Night annually where staff, members, and families gather to celebrate the amazing mentorships that develop over the years. Franklin has volunteered at PYD for approximately two years. His involvement began at the age […]
When it comes to discussing and communicating with people with disabilities, some may not be aware of the ableism embedded in their language, tone, and etiquette, but we’re here to help you change that. To begin, it is crucial to understand the difference between person-first and identity-first language. Person-first refers to placing the person before […]
This year, Partners for Youth with Disabilities has set out to reach $25,000 for Giving Tuesday. Each dollar donated goes towards different programs or activities within our organization. To help give a better example of how your money helps PYD, we have set up a donation tier list with explanations of what that price point […]