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 News & Events
Introducing Mentor Appreciation Night’s Lens Partnership honoree, Kyle! Kyle has mentored with us here at PYD for three and half years. Kyle explains: “I gravitate and want to be a part of PYD because of who they work with, but more importantly how they go about it.” He feels the PYD staff make the organization […]
5 lessons learned in designing the new PYD website
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Tyrell and his speech at Boston Institute for Careers and Networking
Tyrell, a high school student at BCLA has actively participated in PYD’s ...
Winston’s job at Spectacle Eyewear through our career readiness program
As part of our career readiness program, Winston worked with Paul Fox, the owner ...