Fall has finally arrived, bringing with it pumpkin spice lattes, crunchy leaves, and an array of opportunities for the incredible youth we support! We’re diving into the upcoming months with […]
Youth Programs
Many PYD participants have shared their story on the power of inclusion on their lives. As we continue to highlight National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we amplify one participant’s tenacity […]
October is Disability Employment Awareness Month. Join us as we highlight PYD’s efforts in creating a more inclusive workplace. PYD’s goal of creating a world where young people with disabilities […]
Carl Sidney is a change agent. When he joined PYD as the Youth Leadership Program Manager in May, Carl knew it would be a challenge to debut the new program […]
People with disabilities remain more than three times more likely to be unemployed than peers without a disability. In 2020, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 17.9 percent […]
At PYD we are always recruiting dedicated mentors and young people with disabilities to participate in our programs. The pandemic has shifted the way we recruit for mentors, participants, and […]
PYD will host the 2021 Massachusetts Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) virtually from June 14 – June 28. The 2021 YLF will feature a series of afternoon sessions, evening activities, Peer […]
Career readiness can mean a lot of things, from knowing how to craft a resume to acing an interview, but in today’s increasingly tech-driven world, being knowledgeable about coding and […]
Partners for Youth with Disabilities is pleased to announce the launch of a new program, Young Leaders Rising (YLR), which will kick off the week of July 12th, 2021. YLR […]
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 […]