Our Stories
Here at PYD, we frequently hear from people around the country who express how much they wish a program like PYD existed in their area. That is one reason why […]
Partners for Youth with Disabilities was founded in 1985 in order to bring critical mentoring programs to an under-served population and to encourage inclusivity in other youth programs. PYD has […]
PYD’s Young Entrepreneurs Project (YEP) teaches job and career readiness skills to high school students with and without disabilities in the Boston Public Schools. One of the main components of […]
Rhianon Elan Gutierrez is a Boston-based storyteller working at the intersection of media, education, and cultural inclusion. She infuses film, multimedia design, disability culture, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) […]
Now that Halloween’s over, not quite sure what to do with yourself? C’mon, November can be just as much fun as October! Be sure to check out our recommendations below. […]
Disability etiquette is the common phrase used to discuss socially appropriate ways of interacting and engaging with someone that has a disability. Just as the phrase implies, people that practice […]
Although it is a very exciting night for children & adults alike, it is important to be responsible while celebrating this fantastic holiday. At PYD we thought it would be […]
On October 14th, Partners for Youth with Disabilities had the pleasure of presenting at the Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation (MEAF) annual board meeting, which was held at the Mitsubishi Electric […]
We’re excited to announce our newest staff member at PYD, Nicole Malo. She’ll be working as our Development Manager, and we’re glad to have her on board! It’s my fourth […]
Byron Nash, Chris Dunne Peer Leadership Awardee Byron is a long-time participant at Mentor Match, Access to Theatre, and Making Healthy Connections – he’s been with us for nine years. […]