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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We’re happy to have Derek Shields as a guest writer on our blog. Derek is the director of the National Disability Mentoring Coalition; an organization that aims to raise awareness about the importance and impact of mentoring in the lives of people with disabilities, as well as increase the quality and number of mentoring programs […]
Helping myself to help others
Nicole was a Marketing Intern at PYD during the fall 2018 semester. She is a ...
Creating inclusive play options for kids with disabilities
Marcella has been a member of PYD’s online learning platform for the past ...
PYD’s online mentoring program expands nationwide
Partners for Youth with Disabilities (PYD) is excited to announce that we are ...