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Congratulations to the GEICO 2022 Changemaker Scholarship Winners!
  • By Ashley Mason
  • November 1, 2022

Congratulations to the 2022 GEICO Changemaker Scholarship Winners

Partners for Youth with Disabilities is partnering with GEICO to award young adults with disabilities the GEICO Changemaker Scholarship to support them in furthering their education goals. Selected scholars are […]

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Collage of Kianna, Rashad, Matthew, Kelsy, Ellis, and Steph
  • By Ashley Mason
  • October 19, 2022

Celebrate PYD’s Impact for National Disability Employment Awareness Month

As we honor and recognize National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) this October, join us in celebrating the impact we’ve made on our youth who have participated in our programs […]

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  • By Ashley Mason
  • September 19, 2022

Introducing PYD’s New Executive Director, Tere Ramos

Earlier this year, Regina Snowden announced her plan to transition to a Founder in Residence role, focusing on special projects while the Board conducted a national search for PYD’s next […]

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  • By Ashley Mason
  • September 8, 2022

Celebrating Disabled Artists and Youth Performers Through Our Access to Theater Summer Showcase

Last month, we hosted our Access to Theater Summer Showcase, a free community event showcasing disabled artists and youth performers, the Access to Theater Summer Showcase, at Cyclorama @ the […]

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Honoring and Remembering Darryl Sanchez
  • By Ashley Mason
  • September 1, 2022

Honoring and Remembering PYD Staff Member Darryl Sanchez

Throughout our time at PYD, we’ve had the opportunity to work with many exemplary people, and Darryl Sanchez was no exception. We’re saddened to share the news of Darryl’s passing […]

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MA YLF Speakers: Ollie Cantos, Rikki Poynter, Imani Barbarin, Collette Divitto, and Aaron Fotheringham
  • By Ashley Mason
  • August 31, 2022

Behind-the-Scenes of the 2022 Massachusetts Youth Leadership Forum (YLF)

PYD held the 2022 Youth Leadership Forum (YLF)–a virtual conference for youth and young adults with disabilities to help them build leadership skills and prepare for employment, higher education, and […]

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Graphic that says, "3rd Annual PYD Golf Classic: Driving Fore Inclusion, October 3, 2022, Tedesco Country Club, Marblehead, MA" with various photos of golfers
  • By Ashley Mason
  • August 10, 2022

Join Us for Our 3rd Annual Golf Classic

On Monday, October 3rd, 2022, PYD will hold its Third Annual Golf Classic at the beautiful Tedesco Country Club in Marblehead, MA. Golfers, sponsors, and staff will gather for a […]

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Blue graphic that says, "Meet PYD Participant, Ben! Hear about his experience interning with Wheelock Family Theater through our Career Readiness program."
  • By Ashley Mason
  • August 1, 2022

Meet PYD Participant, Ben P.

Meet PYD participant, Ben P.! Ben completed his internship with Wheelock Family Theater this summer, making him our first in-person intern since before the pandemic began. By interning for Wheelock, […]

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Red and blue logo that says, "ADA 32: Americans with Disabilities Act. 1990 - 2022. Celebrate the ADA! July 26, 2022"
  • By Ashley Mason
  • July 26, 2022

4 PYD Staff Members Share What the ADA Means to Them

As we celebrate the 32nd ADA anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we asked a few of our team members at PYD to share what the ADA means […]

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Rainbow letters spelling out "Boston" in the city of Boston
  • By Ashley Mason
  • June 29, 2022

7 Resources for Pride Month

As an organization that serves youth within the LGBTQIA+ community, part of our mission of making the world a more inclusive place involves amplifying the voices of other organizations who […]

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