Autism-friendly performance of “Urban Nutcracker.” Don’t miss this autism-friendly performance of “The Urban Nutcracker” at John Hancock Hall in Boston on Saturday, December 20th at 11am! The perfomance includes house lights […]
employment resources
PYD’s Young Entrepreneurs Project (YEP) teaches job and career readiness skills to high school students with and without disabilities in the Boston Public Schools. One of the main components of […]
Now that Halloween’s over, not quite sure what to do with yourself? C’mon, November can be just as much fun as October! Be sure to check out our recommendations below. […]
As you may have already seen or heard, October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. At Partners for Youth with Disabilities we recognize that the Disability Community is significantly affected […]
On Saturday, September 13th, PYD hosted our first Career Mentor Brunch, in collaboration with Massachusetts Rehab Commission (MRC) with a mentor-for-a-day model. The event took place at the Institute for […]
Question: What’s a job skill that you’ll need regardless of where you are working? Answer: Knowing how to make eye contact with customers. That’s one of the skills Nora Daniels, […]
If you live in the greater Boston area and have a disability, you should mark your calendar for the weekend of September 20th to 22nd. On that weekend, the Abilities […]
This month we provide you with resources for after-school classes, fitness trainings, and helpful forms of support to be sure you kick off the school year right!
In this month’s youth and family disability resources, we have a collection of adaptive recreation programs, an art program, and a travel training opportunity. Check ’em out!
For teens and young adults with disabilities, it can be difficult to find a job. The unemployment rate is exceptionally high among teenagers, and it’s even higher among youth with […]