Behaviors are the result of the interactions of two things: the characteristics we possess as people and the characteristics of the situation we face. The theory behind the iceberg model […]
children with disabilities
BOSTON, MA — On September 15th, Partners for Youth with Disabilities (PYD) was awarded a 3-year, $1.1 million grant by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). This […]
Calling all PYD Young Participants! We are happy to announce an essay contest like no other! The grand prize is a one-of-a-kind afternoon of sport, recreation, and mentoring with Cheri […]
It’s June, so it’s starting to warm up! Take a look below for some festivals, outdoor movies and concerts, and new resources along with some other free fun events. Picnic […]
Access to Theatre’s 2016 Summer Institute is gearing up for another fantastic summer program for youth of all abilities! ATT’s Summer Institute will take place from July 18-29th , 2016, […]
For those new to PYD, Rivka Barrett served as our Ambassador of Mentoring in 2014-2015, and she’s stayed involved as a PYD board member since moving on. Currently, she’s working for an awesome […]
It’s May, so spring is finally here! Read on for some conferences, festivals, and all sorts of things to get us outside to enjoy the flowers and nice weather that […]
At PYD’s upcoming benefit event, we will be honoring Ernst & Young and a handful of individuals for their commitment to the inclusion and mentoring of youth with disabilities. Dr. Carol […]
At PYD’s upcoming benefit event, we will be honoring Ernst & Young and a handful of individuals for their commitment to the inclusion and mentoring of youth with disabilities. Dr. Ellen Perrin is […]
This blog post was written and contributed by BroadFutures, a member organization in the National Disability Mentoring Coalition. BroadFutures is a young non-profit located in Washington, DC with a mission […]