The second annual Partners for Youth with Disabilities Golf Classic raised over $105,000 at the Tedesco Country Club in Marblehead on November 8, 2021 to support PYD’s mission of empowering […]
Year: 2021
Representation for people with disabilities in film and television is critical for inclusion. The media is a powerful component of our daily lives; the characters we see and the world […]
Held over the summer as a two-week camp and throughout the year as a weekend program, PYD’s Access to Theater (ATT) program is an award-winning inclusive theater program for teens […]
Please save the date and join members of the National Disability Mentoring Coalition for a national, virtual ceremony on Wednesday, March 30th, 2022 from 6:30-8:30pm, to induct the Class of […]
America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion, the 2021 National Disability Employment Awareness Month theme, reflects the importance of equal access to employment and community involvement as we navigate our country’s recovery […]
At PYD, we strive for a world of inclusion, where all people are seen for their contributions and experiences, and their voices are respected — and that’s achieved through the […]
On Sunday, November 7th, Edmund Asiedu ran the New York City Marathon to raise funds for the National Disability Mentoring Coalition (NDMC) to enhance opportunities and positively impact the lives […]
Besides the obvious reason of providing equal career opportunities for all and an environment where people with disabilities can learn, grow, and thrive, The Denver Foundation’s Inclusiveness Project found that […]
Diagnosed with Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy (MD) at the age of 24, PYD’s newest Pre-Employment Program Specialist Keisha Greaves has spearheaded a variety of ventures, partnerships, and campaigns to inspire persons […]
This article was written by PYD intern Olivia Isemond As a person with a disability I experience first-hand fewer opportunities for employment than people without disabilities. I have an anxiety […]