It’s incredibly rare to see characters with disabilities in mainstream fiction. They are a minority group that is routinely overlooked, and even if a book does include a character that has […]
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Autism-friendly performance of “Urban Nutcracker.” Don’t miss this autism-friendly performance of “The Urban Nutcracker” at John Hancock Hall in Boston on Saturday, December 20th at 11am! The perfomance includes house lights […]
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 […]
As you may have already seen or heard, October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. At Partners for Youth with Disabilities we recognize that the Disability Community is significantly affected […]
Check out this month’s resources to help you explore your community this fall! Be part of a cool fashion design project, join an amateur radio club, or celebrate the new […]
The fall of 2010 marked a very important turning point in my life. On a warm and muggy September morning that year, I set foot in a college classroom for […]
One of my favorite parts of working for Partners for Youth with Disabilities has been getting a chance to see the wide variety of PYD’s programs in action. I’ve attended […]
In her groundbreaking autobiography, The Way I See It, Temple Grandin writes about the role mentors can play for people living with disabilities: “Mentors did, indeed, play a pivotal role […]