YAI Media Coverage
Spreading our Message
Raising awareness about the rights and needs of people with disabilities is central to the mission of the YAI Network. Thanks to the people we serve and their families, as well as our dedicated staff, we always have an inspiring and compelling story that we want to share with the world.
If you are a media professional looking for an expert opinion, profile, quote or story idea, be sure to check out our Press Kits and contact the following:
Media Contacts
Lynn U. Berman
Senior Media Relations Manager
212-273-6199
lberman@yai.org
After-hours cell 203-981-6938
YAI Network News Clips
2011
New York Nonprofit Press, April 21, 2011, "YAI Assists with Two Group Homes in Jordan;"
The Jordan Times reports on the opening of two group homes for 12 citizens with intellectual disabilities in Zuhom, Karak. The homes were developed with the technical assistance of New York's own YAI Network.
The Jordan Times, April 21, 2011, "Karak Citizens with Intellectual Disabilities Move into New Group Homes;"
http://jordantimes.com/index.php?news=36742
Petra news agency, April 20, 2011, "Prince Ra'ad Opens Homes for Disabled Persons;"
http://www.petranews.gov.jo/nepras/2011/Apr/20/11000.htm
2010
The Bronx Times, November 11, 2010, "Services and space are expanded at Premier HealthCare in Throggs Neck": http://www.yournabe.com/articles/2010/11/11/bronx/bronxtimes-yn_bronx_front_page-44-healthcenter.txt
The Journal News, Rockland edition, Oct. 29, 2010, "Rockland Agency for Learning Disabled Dedicates Multipurpose Center": http://www.lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=201010280312
Brooklyn Daily Eagle, October 5, 2010, "Millman Honored by YAI Network": http://www.brooklyneagle.com/categories/category.php?category_id=31&id=38537
Tarrytown-Sleepy Hollow Patch, September 29, 2010, "YAI Gala Wine Tasting and Silent Auction to Jump-Start October": http://tarrytown.patch.com/articles/yais-gala-wine-tasting-and-silent-auction-to-jump-start-october
Tarrytown-Sleepy Hollow Patch, September 21, 2010, "YAI Hosts Blood Drive to Help Alleviate Regional Shortage": http://tarrytown.patch.com/articles/yai-hosts-blood-drive-to-help-alleviate-regional-shortage
The Hudson Independent, August 1, 2010, "YAI: Providing Meaningful Work For Mentally Challenged": http://thehudsonindependent.com/node/2117
The Lower Hudson Journal News, July 27, 2010, "Anniversary of disabilities act marked in Mamaroneck by those who found their voice": http://www.lohud.com/article/20100724/NEWS02/7240328/Anniversary-of-disabilities-act-marked-in-Mamaroneck-by-those-who-found-their-voice
The New York Post, June 3, 2010, "Park Run For The Disabled": http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/manhattan/park_run_for_disabled_05iLhYyXHkXp0MSci3fQuI
The Epoch Times, May 25, 2010, "Council Member Weprin Calls for Autism Funding": http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/36162/
The Staten Island Real-Time News, May 7, 2010, "Willowbrook Survivors Recollect Dark Days": http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2010/05/willowbrook_survivors_recollec_1.html
The Journal News, March 4, 2010, "Horace Greeley boys ready to swim for a good cause": http://www.lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=20103040323
Santa Fe Reporter, February 24, 2010, "Jackson’s Legacy: A 23-year-old lawsuit still sets the stage for new mexico’s most vulnerable citizens": http://www.sfreporter.com/stories/jackson_s_legacy/5383/all/
The Leader-Herald, February 19, 2010, “Group Home Safety Policies Urged”: http://www.leaderherald.com/page/content.detail/id/520119.html?nav=5011
2009
WABC-TV's Tiempo, December 27, 2009, Host Joe Torres interviews Dr. Charles Cartwright, Director of the YAI Autism Center, and Dr. Brigida Hernandez, Director of Research for the YAI Network, about the rise in autism, especially among the Latino community. VIDEO: Tiempo on December 27, 2009 Part 1 and VIDEO: Tiempo on December 27, 2009 Part 2
The Wall Street Journal, December 19-20, 2009, “Sharp Rise In Autism, But Causes Are Unclear”: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB126116363121997487.html
Reuters, December 4, 2009, "Health sector eases US job loss" (video): http://www.reuters.com/news/video?videoId=9315934
The Queens Chronicle, September 10, 2009, "People with Disabilities Put A Shine on U.S. Open": http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20368276&BRD=2731&PAG=461&dept_id=574902&rfi=6
The Journal News, July 30, 2009, "Spirited Woman Battles Illness": http://www.lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009907300381
Autism Spectrum News, Summer 2009, “Navigating the Transitional Years – With a Little Help”
Autism Spectrum News, Summer 2009, “For People on the Spectrum, There’s No Place Like the Medical Home”
Autism Spectrum News, Summer 2009, “Finding the Ability in Disability”
Autism Spectrum News, Summer 2009, “Meet Premier HealthCare’s Autism Fellow: Dr. Maria McCarthy”
http://www.mhnews-autism.org/back_issues/ASN-Summer2009.pdf#zoom=100
Autism Spectrum News, Spring 2009, “Searching for a School-Age Program”
Autism Spectrum News, Spring 2009, “Tools for Identifying Autism in Infants and Toddlers"
http://www.mhnews-autism.org/back_issues/ASN-Spring2009.pdf#zoom=100
Autism Spectrum News, Winter 2009, “YAI/NIPD Network Names Dr. Charles Cartwright Director of Autism Center; Members of Autism Advisory Council Also Named”
Autism Spectrum News, Winter 2009, “Guiding Families: YAI Service Coordinators Assist Families in Accessing Services and Coping with a child’s Diagnosis of Autism”
http://www.mhnews-autism.org/back_issues/ASN-Winter2009.pdf#zoom=100
2008
New York Nonprofit Press, Oct. 21, 2008, “Leadership Transition at YAI”: http://www.nynp.biz/index.php/people/79-leadership-transition-at-yai-
The New York Times, Aug. 12, 2008, “Caring for a Special Needs Child Can Be Difficult for Business Travelers”: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/12/business/12special.html?scp=16&sq=Philip%20H.%20Levy&st=cse
The New York Times, June 1, 2008, “For People With Down Syndrome, Longer Life Has Complications”: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/01/nyregion/01down.html?scp=3&sq=Philip%20H.%20Levy%20+%20Down%20Syndrome&st=cse
Newsday, Jan. 26, 2008, “Special Court Cleaners; Chasing Away the Dust Bunnies”: http://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/special-court-cleaners-1.561614
2007
PR News Wire, May 14, 2007, "YAI/National Institute for People with Disabilities Obtains Favorable Settlement in Washington Heights Condo Lawsuit": http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=ind_focus.story&STORY=/www/story/05-14-2007/0004587784&EDATE=MON+May+14+2007,+01:35+PM
2006
ABC News/Nightline, May 30, 2006, “Love Complicates Life Even for the Autistic”: http://abcnews.go.com/Nightline/Health/story?id=2019736&page=1
The New York Times, April 20, 2006, “Learning to Savor a Full Life, Love Life Included": http://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/20/us/20romance.html?_r=1&scp=18&sq=Philip%20H.%20Levy&st=cse
2004
The Associated Press, April 12, 2004, “Autistic Man Expresses Himself with the Piano; Music May Improve Social Skills for People with Condition": http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4721389/
The New York Times, Aug. 29, 2004, “Life’s Work; Off-Court Achievements at the U.S. Open”: http://www.nytimes.com/2004/08/29/jobs/life-s-work-off-court-achievements-at-the-us-open.html?scp=1&sq=Lisa+Belkin+%2B+disabled&st=nyt
2003
The Daily News, Feb. 19, 2003, “Hole New World for Disabled”: http://www.nydailynews.com/archives/ny_local/2003/02/19/2003-02-19_hole_new_world_for_disabled.html
2000
The New York Times, April 2, 2000, “Neighbors Open Arms to New Group Home”: http://www.nytimes.com/2000/04/02/nyregion/neighbors-open-arms-to-new-group-home.html?scp=1&sq=YAI%20+%20Glebe%20Ave.&st=cse
1999
The Daily News, May 20, 1999, “Special Airport Job For Dogs’ Best Buddy”: http://www.nydailynews.com/archives/ny_local/1999/05/20/1999-05-20_special_airport_job_for_dogs.html
The Daily News, March 21, 1999, "Hope & Help for Disabled": http://www.nydailynews.com/archives/ny_local/1999/03/21/1999-03-21_hope_-___help_for_disabled.html
