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
The Rayleen Lesacy Spirit Award is given during our annual Mentor Appreciation Night to one individual who stood out in PYD’s Access to Theater (ATT) program. This year’s recipient of […]
Lisa Matrundola named PYD’s 2020 Mentor of the Year
Every year, our organization puts on an event celebrating our lovely mentors. ...
An easy way to support PYD programs thanks to the Rite Aid Foundation
The Rite Aid Foundation’s KidCents program aids 500 nonprofits across the U.S. ...
Recap of the 2020 Massachusetts Youth Leadership Forum
This year’s free conference ran for 11 days from June 15 through June 29, hosted ...