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 in need of training around disclosure and requesting accommodations. Here’s what our very own Jordan Lome has to say about self advocacy and disclosure for […]
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 to win one million dollars with a hole in one for the Tom McCafferty Memorial Million Dollar Shoot-Out, as well as a brand new car […]
In the fall of 2018, the YEP Career Readiness program at Partners for Youth with Disabilities (PYD) was grateful to partner with the Spaulding Rehabilitation Network, who have provided access to the Job Lab space at Spaulding Hospital in Cambridge, MA. Our YEP Career Readiness program now provides our community-based Pre-employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS), through […]
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 at PYD, she managed PYD’s social media accounts; wrote, edited, and posted numerous blog posts; created and sent email newsletters; and led her own marketing […]
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 […]
Partners for Youth with Disabilities (PYD) is excited to announce that we are expanding Campus Career Connect (C3), our e-mentoring program to support college students with disabilities, across the entire United States. The C3 network was designed specifically to support young adults with disabilities in improving their employment outcomes, including securing internships and jobs in […]
In celebration of National Mentoring Month, here is the story of one of our current matches. This post is written by their match specialist, Emma. Matt is one of the best mentors I have had the pleasure of working with. He is mentoring a 16-year-old named Jaden who happens to be a close neighbor of […]
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).