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
Starting her career at Partners for Youth with Disabilities as a mentoring specialist, Emma, 24, quickly became part of the PYD community. Shortly after becoming a specialist, Emma expanded her horizons and joined the mentor program at PYD. Emma began her role as a mentoring specialist last April at the PYD office. As a specialist, she helps […]
Mentoring Matters: Matt and mentee make meaningful moments & memories
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Flipping the classroom to teach disability inclusion practices
When it comes to disability inclusion, PYD’s philosophy is simple: how can ...
Guest blog: Working while disabled? Social Security can help!
This is a guest blog post contributed by Kristen Alberino (Social Security ...