October is #NationalDisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth (NDEAM)! 2025 is the 80th anniversary of the annual recognition of the positive impact of people with disabilities in the workforce. To learn more about NDEAM, go to: dol.gov/agencies/odep/…

Happy #MentorMonday! Today, we're highlighting a quote from Victoria M. Rodríguez-Roldán, who is currently serving as Maryland's Coordinator of State Autism Strategy, and was a Hall of Fame inductee in 2020 🤩

We love seeing progress in the youth we serve! Today, we're spotlighting Kyle, a Career Readiness student, who recently finished an internship at BATV. Kate, Career Readiness Program Coordinators, spoke about Kyle's progress in her class 👏

Join our friends at IMPACTability, Inc. for the Disability Advocacy & Career Summit on 10/17 from 9:30am - 2:30pm. Go to impactabilityusa.org or scan either the in-person or virtual QR code options!

Join us on 12/2, 6pm-8pm for Honors Night, our annual awards ceremony celebrating the shining stars of PYD. The evening will also include food, music, games, and a chance to connect with other members of the PYD community. RSVP bit.ly/pyd-honors

The National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) celebration is going strong here at PYD! Here's a look back at this past spring, when one of our Career Readiness classes used the job skills they've learned to create and sell items at the PYD Spring Trade Show!

Join us on 10/30 for NDMC’s Networking Event! In celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), we will hear from Dinah F.B. Cohen fellowship alums as they present their project on disability inclusion in employment. 🤩 Register: bit.ly/NDMC-Oct

Join the National Association of Youth Leadership Forums for their virtual event Sat., 10/25 , 4-6 PM EST. Hear from keynote speaker, Rebecca Cokley, YLF Alumni from across the country, and national organizations to get involved in! To learn more, go to nationalaylf.org.

The PYD Mentor Mixer is back and better than ever! Swing by the PYD office on Friday October 24th from 5:30 PM - 8 PM for a night of fun, friendship, and games💛 ℹ Email [email protected] to RSVP!

Last month, PYD youth struck a pose on the runway for our 2nd annual Fashion Show! Read our latest blog post about the event, what our participants thought, and check out their runway outfits. 🤩 Blog post: pyd.org/blog/2025/10/1…

Happy #MentorMonday! This week, we're shining a light on the wisdom of actress, comedian, writer, and disability advocate, Maysoon Zayid! Maysoon was a Hall of Fame Inductee in 2019 🌟

To celebrate NDEAM, we're highlighting some awesome moments we've had through our Career Readiness program! Recently, the Amego work readiness crew went on a community job site visit to the Plainville Public Safety Department 🚒

PYD & Denny’s Hungry for Education scholarship program are teaming up again to award scholarships to deserving high school and college students with disabilities with ideas on helping bring communities together. Applications are NOW OPEN through 12/8/25: dennys.com/hfe

Happy #FellowFriday! Meet our wonderful Fall 2025 Dinah F.B. Cohen Fellows. You can learn more about them at our latest blog post. We're excited to learn more about the work they'll be doing, so stay tuned🤩 Blog post: pyd.org/blog/2025/10/2…

Happy #MentorMonday! Josie Badger, Disability Mentoring Hall of Fame inductee of 2020 reminds us the dedication that mentoring takes, “Mentoring isn’t a job or volunteer opportunity, it’s a lifestyle.”

To celebrate and uplift National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), we're checking in on our Career Readiness students! In today's #CareerReadinessCorner, Carlos recalls what he learned from his classroom experience with PYD 👨‍🏫

Join us TOMORROW 10/30 from 2-3PM EST for a Networking Event! In celebration of #NationalDisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth, we will hear from Dinah F.B. Cohen fellowship alums presenting their projects on disability inclusion in employment. 📍 Register: bit.ly/NDMC-Oct

YOU'RE INVITED to our annual Honors Night on December 2nd from 6pm - 8pm to celebrate the shining stars of our community! The night will include music, food, activities, and a chance to meet and mingle with other PYD participants. 📍 Register here: bit.ly/pyd-honors

We're thrilled to collaborate with Northeastern's Artistic Minds again! To start off the season, we're hosting a Holiday Workshop on Friday, Nov. 7 from 6pm-8pm at the PYD office 🍁 📍 Register: bit.ly/pyd-workshop

Happy #FellowFriday! We're looking at what our Fellowship alums have to say about their fellowship. One fellow of the Fall 2024 cohort spoke about disability justice serving the collective good and the importance of adopting inclusive practices to create a equitable society!