Go Yankees!

YAI Network congratulates the New York Yankees for winning the 2009 World Series! Earlier this season, two graduates of YAI employment training programs got to spend a once-in-a-lifetime day with their baseball heroes. Watch the video to see the magic.

• YAI Joins Dozens of Agencies to Rally Against Proposed Program Cuts - November 5, 2009
  On November 5, around 1000 people with disabilities, family members, staff and other concerned citizens, including 200 representatives from YAI, joined together to protest Governor Paterson’s proposed 10 percent cut to services for people with developmental disabilities.
• YAI Network Hosts Full-Day Autism Conference - October 22, 2009
  Dr. Tony Attwood Provides Practical Solutions to Overcoming Barriers
• New Study Puts Autism Rates at 1:91 Children - October 16, 2009
  YAI Network Affirms Committment to Meet Growing Needs

• Family Information Evening for Manhattan Families of People with Developmental Disabilities - November 10, 2009
  There will be presentations on The Service System for People with Developmental Disabilities and Planning for Your Child's Future: Guardianship, Wills, Health Care Proxies, Special Needs Trusts.
• Benefit for Hope Gala - November 18, 2009
  The Plaza. SOLD OUT. The 52nd Annual Benefit for Hope Gala will bring family members and the corporate community to celebrate over five decades of the YAI Network.
• The 2009 Manhattan Family and Professional Resource Fair - November 19, 2009
  This event will include eight workshops; a service fair featuring more than 70 agencies; and a free five-minute massage, gift bag and cash raffles for caregivers.