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 blog post was written by Mike Haydu, one of our dedicated Mentor Match Specialists. He writes about his experience with his mentee, Brody. “When I first met Brody before we were matched, it was taking a little time to get to know him. We were talking about his interests, and they all seemed typical […]
Meet Our Project LENS Awardee Tyler
This past November, Tyler was awarded the Project LENS Mentor Award at our 18th ...
Meet our Rayleen Lesacy Spirit Awardee Franklin
14-year-old Franklin was awarded the Raylee Lesacy Spirit Award on November 1st, ...
How to talk about disabilities: language, tone, and etiquette
When it comes to discussing and communicating with people with disabilities, ...