Fight ableism. Include & empower all.
PYD's goal is to create a world where young people with disabilities will be able to live with dignity and pride in who they are, and to lead self-determined lives filled with purpose. To make this happen, we build the skills and abilities of young people with disabilities, and increase the inclusivity of workplaces, organizations, and communities.
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Recent Stories
This is a contributed piece by Scott Hammerstrom, Manager of Programs and Partnerships at Bender Leadership Academy. The Bender Leadership Academy delivers competency building programs that enable students with disabilities […]
Join us: Access to Theater’s Summer Showcase on August 19th
On August 19th, come down to the Cyclorama at the Boston Center for the Arts for ...
Meet PYD Participant, Ben P.
Meet PYD participant, Ben P.! Ben completed his internship with Wheelock Family ...
4 PYD Staff Members Share What the ADA Means to Them
As we celebrate the 32nd ADA anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act ...