Partners for Youth with Disabilities

Education and training division:career readiness program ("yep/cr") - this program is an inclusive job-readiness program that addresses barriers to employment for Youth and young adults with Disabilities via a threetiered curriculum of academic learning, real world experiences, and mentoring. This program also includes workshops and work based learning experiences for pre-employment transition aged Youth served by the Massachusetts rehabilitation commission.access to theatre program ("att") - this is an inclusive theatre arts program that engages Youth with and without Disabilities in out-of-school and summer theatre arts activities. The program features creative workshops and original productions created by the Youth and performed at community locations.

Mentoring division:mentoring program - this core program of the organization matches Youth with Disabilities with caring adults that serve as role models and mentors for the Youth guiding them to achieve their personal, independent living and career goals.inclusion services program - the inclusion services program reaches nonprofit organizations across the united states with customized training, technical assistance, and support to improve inclusion and engagement of people with Disabilities. It also supports an inclusive on-line training platform learn.pyd, capable of hosting tailored e-mentoring and training programs.

Youth leadership division:youth leaders rising program - this program prepares young adults with Disabilities to become leaders in their communities through participating in after-school community service opportunities. Young leaders develop leadership and job readiness skills while at the same time learning the value of community service through work with the organization's ylf and att programs.youth leadership forum ("ylf") - ylf is for high school students with Disabilities who want to develop self-advocacy and leadership skills, begin to plan career goals, and build a network of supports and friends.