Martin Luther King Jr. once famously proclaimed: “I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: ‘We hold […]
Youth Programs
BOSTON, MA – The Access to Theatre Program (ATT) of Partners for Youth with Disabilities, in partnership with the Boston Center for the Arts (BCA) and VSA Massachusetts – The […]
The fall of 2010 marked a very important turning point in my life. On a warm and muggy September morning that year, I set foot in a college classroom for […]
Summer in New England is in full swing–the kids are enjoying a much deserved reprieve from school and plenty of warm sunny days are in store! Still looking to keep […]
We are pleased to introduce our newest intern here at PYD: Tyler Terrasi, one of our long-time program participants who will be doing social media and marketing work with us over […]
This month’s resources include several activities to enjoy everything that a summer in Boston has to offer, without spending all your savings. With so many free opportunities to visit parks, museums, […]
One of my favorite parts of working for Partners for Youth with Disabilities has been getting a chance to see the wide variety of PYD’s programs in action. I’ve attended […]
Welcome to a our new blog feature: Hero of the Month! At PYD, we’re surrounded by so many outstanding individuals who go above and beyond for our mission that it […]
In her groundbreaking autobiography, The Way I See It, Temple Grandin writes about the role mentors can play for people living with disabilities: “Mentors did, indeed, play a pivotal role […]
I remember the first day — August 1, 2013 — of my AmeriCorps service year at PYD as if it were yesterday. I was anxious, excited, and had way too […]