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  • By Ashley Mason
  • January 31, 2022

PYD Celebrates Its 20th Annual Mentor Appreciation Night

With January being National Disability Mentoring Month, as proclaimed by President Joe Biden, there was no better time to host our 20th annual Mentor Appreciation Night than this month. Why […]

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  • By Ashley Mason
  • January 7, 2022

9 Ways You Can Build an Inclusive World in 2022

With 2022 here, there’s no better time than now to have a conversation about our vision to build a more inclusive world in two main areas: schools and workplaces. Why? […]

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  • By Ashley Mason
  • December 18, 2021

Representation for People with Disabilities in Film and Television

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 […]

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  • By Ashley Mason
  • December 17, 2021

The Cultivation of an Inclusive Community Through PYD’s Access to Theater Program

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 […]

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  • By Ashley Mason
  • November 30, 2021

6 Ways Your Donation Benefits PYD

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 […]

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  • By Ashley Mason
  • November 15, 2021

11 Trainings for Helping Your Company to Be More Inclusive

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 […]

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  • By Ashley Mason
  • November 2, 2021

Meet Pre-Employment Program Specialist Keisha Greaves

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 […]

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PYD mentor receiving award on Mentor Appreciation Night
  • By Ashley Mason
  • October 23, 2021

Get Involved with PYD for National Make a Difference Day

Celebrated on the fourth Saturday of October each year, National Make a Difference Day encourages individuals and organizations to make a difference, no matter how big or small, and is […]

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