Our Stories
PYD is excited to honor Keisha Greaves with the Oswald Mondejar Innovation Award for her dedication to creating solutions and advocating for youth with disabilities. Keisha, a Cambridge, Massachusetts native […]
This week the National Disability Mentoring Coalition (NDMC) – housed at PYD – inducted the Hall of Fame Class of 2020. Fifty six remarkable individuals and organizations from around the […]
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month seeks to raise awareness about inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all facets of community life and the challenges that people with disabilities continue to […]
A year into the pandemic, thousands of normally “in-person” workers continue to work remotely. PYD staff transitioned to working remotely in March of 2020 and remains working in a virtual […]
Since the pandemic began, PYD continues our mission to build the skills of youth with disabilities. The venue has changed, with all programming happening online, yet participants have access to […]
For young people with disabilities, having a mentor can be incredibly beneficial in building self-confidence, communication and relationship skills, community, and a sense of purpose. Zach and Lynn, one of […]
Partners for Youth with Disabilities (PYD) partnered with Denny’s Hungry for Education program to grant six scholarships totaling $9,000 to young people with disabilities. Scholarship winners included members of the […]
Mentoring is a source of connection to community, comfort, and friendship for young people with disabilities. The right match can help both mentor and mentee reach their full potential, as […]
PYD’s 2020 Mentor of the Year, Lisa Matrundola was named by the Boston Celtics and the Massachusetts State Lottery as a “Hero Among Us.” The Heroes Among Us program, established […]
Join us on Wednesday, May 8th, 2019 from 6-8pm for our biggest event of the year! Party for PYD is dedicated to raising program funds and awareness of mentoring, and celebrating our successes and partnerships with you. Tickets on sale now!