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Charter School of Harlem Recruits Students with Autism
February 3, 2012
The founders of the Charter School of Harlem are actively recruiting students with autism and the school is providing free evaluations by the YAI Autism Center. Read more -
Today's News: New Definition of Autism Will Exclude Many, Study Suggests
January 20, 2012
The New York Times Reports: Proposed changes in the definition of autism would sharply reduce the skyrocketing rate at which the disorder is diagnosed and might make it harder for many people who would no longer meet the criteria to get health, educational and social services, a new analysis suggests. Read more -
Corporate Partners Get Into the Holiday Spirit with YAI
December 30, 2011
Throughout December, many of the YAI Network’s corporate partners got into the holiday spirit by coordinating and volunteering at events that helped make the holidays even brighter for some young students who attend YAI preschools in Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens. Read more -
Remembering Dr. Harold Michal-Smith
December 28, 2011
The YAI Network is saddened by the loss of Dr. Harold Michal-Smith, who devoted his life to people with developmental disabilities. Read more -
Dress for Success at The Globe Showroom Goes Beyond Latest Fashions
December 22, 2011
Employees of The Globe Showroom shared some tips with a group of women with developmental disabilities from the YAI Network's employment training programs. Read more -
NYL Holiday Read-Along in Brooklyn
December 16, 2011
Students from NYC Public School 124 in Brooklyn recently led a holiday read-along for preschoolers at the New York League for Early Learning (NYL) William O’Connor school in Bay Ridge. Read more -
YAI Supportive Living Program Rings in the Holidays
December 15, 2011
Residents of YAI apartments in Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens and Westchester gathered at the Bay Ridge Manor to catch up with friends and celebrate the holidays in style. Read more -
Running, Walking and Supporting People with Disabilities in Puerto Rico
December 9, 2011
Edwin's smile stood out amid the 500 runners and walkers at the 2nd annual YAI La Carrera del la Esperanza (Run for Hope) 5K, benefiting the International Institute for People with Disabilities of Puerto Rico. Read more
