Our Stories
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!
Vandita Patel was our fall 2020 intern here at PYD. She assisted our marketing department greatly in creating and implementing our Mentor Appreciation Night campaign, fundraising, and beyond. For her […]
PYD’s Access to Theater (ATT) program has met for over 25 years of fun, connection, and mutual appreciation of theater. In 2020, the connection part looks a little different – […]