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Lillian Ellmore smiling in wheelchair
  • By Ashley Mason
  • May 26, 2022

Lillian Ellmore Wins Denny’s Hungry for Education™ Scholarship Contest

Denny’s Hungry for Education™ Virtual Winners’ Celebration announced PYD’s Lillian Ellmore as the national winner of the Hungry for Education scholarship contest. Lillian was selected by Denny’s Diversity, Equity & […]

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  • By Ashley Mason
  • May 23, 2022

An Inside Look into Party 4 PYD 2022

Held in a hybrid format on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, Party 4 PYD brought together local business people, families, and members of our community to raise program funds and increase […]

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  • By Ashley Mason
  • April 25, 2022

PYD Inducts the Class of 2021 of the National Disability Mentoring Coalition Hall of Fame

  Each year since 2015, the National Disability Mentoring Coalition (NDMC) has inducted outstanding individuals and organizations into the Susan M. Daniels Disability Mentoring Hall of Fame to achieve two […]

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Graphic that says, "My Invisible Disability" with blue and yellow stripes
  • By Ashley Mason
  • April 20, 2022

My Invisible Disability

This guest blog post was written by Carys. Throughout my former educational years, I was often identified by the hearing devices on my ears and the FM system that I […]

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Blue graphic that says, "You're invited to Party 4 PYD"
  • By Ashley Mason
  • April 19, 2022

Join Us for Our Largest Fundraiser of the Year, Party 4 PYD

We’re excited to be hosting this year’s Party 4 PYD in a hybrid format on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 from 6 pm – 8 pm EDT! Join us in person […]

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  • By Ashley Mason
  • April 5, 2022

The Remarkable Bond Between a Mentor and Mentee

Chris Dunne was a wonderful young man who was instrumental to the PYD community as a leader in our group mentoring programs and one of the first intergenerational matches. He […]

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  • By Ashley Mason
  • March 21, 2022

Join Us in Honoring Inductees for the Class of 2021 of the Disability Mentoring Hall of Fame

Established in December 2014, the National Disability Mentoring Coalition (NDMC) is a membership organization dedicated to increasing the awareness, quality, and impact of mentoring for individuals with disabilities nationwide. Each […]

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  • By Ashley Mason
  • March 9, 2022

Announcing the 2021 Denny’s Hungry for Education Scholarship Winners

Partners for Youth with Disabilities is proud to have partnered with Denny’s for the second year as they strive to fight childhood hunger, promote education, and bring communities together. PYD […]

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  • By Ashley Mason
  • February 23, 2022

7 Organizations to Support During Black History Month

As an organization that serves primarily black and brown youth, part of our mission of making the world a more inclusive place includes amplifying the voices of other organizations who […]

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  • By Ashley Mason
  • February 9, 2022

Sharing the Humans of PYD

Each day, we’re amazed by the tenacity, strength, and perseverance of the individuals in our various programs who deserve to be celebrated today and every day. We’re honored to work […]

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