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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
On November 1, 2019 Partners for Youth with Disabilities (PYD) and its members celebrated the 18th annual Mentor Appreciation Night at the Cambridge Citywide Senior Center. Since founded in 1985, […]
On October 18, 2019, Partners for Youth with Disabilities hosted the first Boston Inclusion Community training at the Boston NonProfit Center. The initiative began in 2017 and aims to train […]
In celebration of our mentors and mentees, Mentor Appreciation Night will take place on November 1, 2019. Partners for Youth with Disabilities presents the Chris Dunne Peer Leadership award to […]
In celebration of our mentors, Mentor Appreciation Night will take place on November 1, 2019. Partners for Youth with Disabilities presents the 2019 Mentor of the Year award to Amy […]
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 […]
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 […]