Have you ever struggled to a child to engage in your program? Ever had to deal with an unruly child that just won’t follow directions? We’ve all been there, and […]
Year: 2017
In our years of training, we’ve noticed that one of the biggest barriers preventing the inclusion of people with disabilities is such a simple thing: well-meaning people are afraid of putting their foot in […]
Being proactive about disability inclusion benefits everyone! Learn basic disability inclusion information to be more empowered in any situation working with youth. If this is the beginning of your organization’s […]
Partners for Youth with Disabilities will be holding its annual Party for PYD on May 18th – but beyond the talented performances, delicious food, and fun activities, the party will […]

Before you change your own profile pic or “Light it up blue,” I’d encourage you to consider supporting a different cause this month: Autism Acceptance Month.
On March 12th, PYD began its #IAMPYD campaign by bringing our traveling canvass to Access To Theatre, PYD’s theater arts program for teens and young adults. Participants added their art to […]
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 […]
If you want to learn more about inclusive marketing best practices, download our guidebook! These days, the first place that people look when they want to learn more about your organization […]
BOSTON, MA – Over the next three years, Partners for Youth with Disabilities (PYD) will be launching a new online, professional mentoring program to support community college students with disabilities […]
If you want to learn more about inclusive marketing best practices, download our guidebook! When it comes to making your marketing inclusive for people with disabilities, one of the biggest difficulties is subtitling […]