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- Change Lives at the Central Park Challenge on Saturday, June 5
March 10, 2010
The 2010 YAI and Broadview Networks Central Park Challenge is only 12 weeks away! The event is a truly inclusive day for people of every age and ability, with a 5K Run, 3K Walk and a Children’s Play Area, featuring fun activities and live music. Register today! Read more - YAI Network Receives National Advocacy Award
March 10, 2010
YAI/NIPD has been selected as the recipient of the 2010 Advocacy Award from the American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR). The award recognizes our outstanding efforts to reach out to Congressional representatives and ask them to support HR 868. Read more - The Sixth Annual Latino Health Care Conference
March 8, 2010
Parents of children with developmental disabilities often encounter frustrating barriers when searching for the right services and resources. For members of New York’s Spanish-speaking community, language and cultural differences compound these obstacles. Read more - New Queens Program Prepares High School Students for Adulthood
March 8, 2010
As spring approaches, teenagers will be graduating from high school, eager to start their lives as adults. The transition can be difficult, especially for young adults with developmental disabilities. Read more - March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month!
March 1, 2010
Here at the YAI Network, every month (every day!) is devoted to people with disabilities and their families, but in March 2010, we can all take extra steps to raise awareness about the needs and rights of the people we serve, as well as to celebrate their contributions to our communities and society as a whole! Read more - YAI Autism Center Expertise Creates Exciting New Partnerships
February 24, 2010
For more than 50 years, long before autism was a household term, the YAI Network has continuously pioneered services and therapies for people of all ages with autism spectrum disorder. This longstanding expertise for people on the spectrum and their families has created two important new partnerships. Read more - Social Skills Interventions for Kids on the Spectrum
February 24, 2010
Children with autism frequently cannot apply what they have learned in one situation to a similar situation, especially one related to learned social skills. This has important implications in a therapeutic context. Parent-professional collaboration and community-based instruction are important ways to improve the generalization of social learning. Read more - New News?
January 20, 2010
A recent study conducted at the University of California and other sites around the country and funded by a grant from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), indicates that early intervention for children diagnosed with autism improved their I.Q. scores and levels of functioning. Read more - Autism Prevalence Rises to 1 in 110 Children
January 19, 2010
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released a new study stating that autism now affects 1 in every 110 American children and 1 in 70 boys. Until recently, the CDC had been saying autism occurred in 1 in 150 children. Read more - Rising Autism Rates Among Latino/a Children
January 15, 2010
On December 27, Dr. Charles Cartwright, Director of the YAI Autism Center, and Dr. Brigida Hernandez, YAI's Director of Research, appeared on ABC's Tiempo to discuss rising rates of autism among Latino children. Their informative discussion is captured in two parts. We hope you enjoy! Read more - Brighter Futures Society Hosts Memorable Night of Holiday Fun!
January 11, 2010
A group of young professionals arrived at the Bohemian National Hall on East 73rd Street in Manhattan on a cold Wednesday afternoon and began stringing festive lights in preparation for a holiday get together. Read more - YAI Direct Service Professionals Receive Prestigious Honor
January 7, 2010
Recently, four YAI direct service professionals were honored with prestigious Excellence Awards from the New York State Association of Community and Residential Agencies (NYSACRA), a professional organization dedicated to advocating for policies, practices and agencies that benefit people with developmental disabilities. Read more - Young Professionals Give the Gift of Hope Year-Round!
December 10, 2009
For the past five years, Nadirah has explored nature trails, sung around a campfire and swum in a lake in the Catskills every summer at YAI’s Mainstreaming at Camp program. This year, her younger brother Paul was able to share the experience with her. Read more - Women with Disabilities Put On a Fashion Show
December 10, 2009
On a recent Thursday evening, a crowd gathered in a space in Greenwich Village to view the latest fashions coming down a runway. The event wasn’t at a designer store or a rented venue but at YAI Network’s Manhattan Recreation Services. Participants from the Girlz Only Club, which meets weekly, planned the event with staff members and volunteers from the Brighter Futures Society. Read more - An Umbrella Term for Autism--Will This Reign Supreme?
November 30, 2009
The diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder currently encompasses the diagnoses of autism, Asperger’s syndrome and pervasive developmental disability-not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS). But this may not always be the case. Many people in the autism community are currently discussing the proposed removal of the diagnosis of Asperger’s, as well as PDD-NOS, from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-V to be published in 2012. Read more - YAI Network’s 31st Annual International Conference Draws National Autism Experts
November 30, 2009
Our 2010 International Conference will take place on April 26-29, 2009 at a fantastic new venue, The Hilton New York! Read more - YAI Network Co-Sponsors National Town Hall Addressing the Needs of Adults with Autism
November 30, 2009
The YAI Network co-sponsored a National Town Hall with Advancing Futures for Adults with Autism Read more - YAI Network's 2009 Gala a Record-Breaking Success!
November 19, 2009
YAI Network supporters — joined by YAI Network spokesperson Sherri Shepherd, Whoopi Goldberg, Miss USA Kristen Dalton and Tony-nominated actor Jonathan Groff — gathered to rally in support of vital services for people with developmental disabilities and their families. Read more - Young Adult Finds Hope at YAI Autism Conference
November 11, 2009
Asher is a 15-year-old with Asperger's syndrome. Like most teenagers, he wants to make friends at school. “I live a pretty normal life. I like music, art and museums, just like everyone else. But sometimes people tease me because I have a disability and that makes it hard,” Asher says. Read more - Gap Inc.’s Job Shadowing Day Gives Participants Confidence
November 11, 2009
35 people with disabilities participated in a recent job shadowing and mentoring day held on October 21 by the Gap, Inc. at various Gap, Banana Republic and Old Navy stores throughout New York City. Read more - 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. Read more - Advocacy Pays Off!
October 16, 2009
YAI was one of 25 agencies that received the New York City Council???s Autism Initiative grant to help defray costs associated with outreach efforts, conferences and training to educate and empower families. Read more - State-of-the-Art Training
October 14, 2009
Dedicated and effectively trained staff are vital for providing the highest quality of services to people with disabilities. Read more - Assessing Young Children with ASD--A Multidisciplinary Approach
October 13, 2009
An assessment should be viewed as an ongoing team effort. At the YAI Autism Center, for example, a team of professionals works together to provide a comprehensive assessment of a child’s development. We then continue to work with families to make recommendations for educational services, medical care and other critical services for children on the spectrum. Read more - Direct Support Professionals Fairness and Security Act of 2009
October 2, 2009
The Direct Support Professionals Fairness and Security Act of 2009 (H.R. 868) would provide funds to increase wages for staff serving people with disabilities. Read more - Sherri Shepherd Named YAI Network Spokesperson
October 1, 2009
The Emmy-winning co-host of “The View,” has enthusiastically agreed to help spread the YAI Network’s mission to a wider audience. Read more - People with Disabilities Provide Excellent Service at the Open
September 23, 2009
Among the ball handlers, cleaners, servers and locker room attendants, a team of people with disabilities from the YAI Network maintains the Food Village. Read more - The YAI Network’s Annual Full Day Autism Conference
September 22, 2009
We are proud to announce that YAI will present a full-day workshop with Dr. Tony Attwood on Monday, October 19. This year’s focus is “Making Friends and Managing Feelings” and offers the rare opportunity to hear Dr. Tony Attwood, one of the top experts in the field of Asperger’s syndrome and high functioning autism. Read more - John and Emily: Making New Friends at NYL
September 22, 2009
John and Emily, twins with disabilities, have made great strides thanks to the dedicated staff at William O'Connor School. Read more - People with Disabilities Ready to Shine at US Open
September 22, 2009
Employees of the Corporate Source, an agency of the YAI Network dedicated to providing jobs to people with developmental disabilities through outsourcing, are responsible for keeping the Food Village of the US Open sparkling. Read more - Erase the 'R' Word Now
September 4, 2009
Ismael Nunez, an advocate who has a disability, explains why the 'R' Word has to stop. Read more - Where Do Kids on the Spectrum Look?
September 3, 2009
Dr. Charles Cartwright explains the latest research on eye patterns of children with autism. Read more - Navigating the Transitional Years
September 1, 2009
Dr. Charles Cartwright explains strategies for helping people with autism and other disabilities transition from the teen years to adulthood. Read more - Partnership with Mount Sinai
August 5, 2009
Thanks to a partnership with Mount Sinai School of Medicine, YAI has expanded access to autism services & information. Read more - On the Job at Yonkers Raceway
August 5, 2009
Read more - Meeting Needs of Aging Residents
August 5, 2009
Renovating the Rose Lane Residence ensures that elderly residents will age in place. Read more - Movement at NYL Helps Kids with Disabilities
August 5, 2009
Movement acitivies help children with developmental disabilities and delays to meet new developmental and socialization milestones. Read more - Helping Patients Manage Seizure Disorders
August 5, 2009
Working in partnership with patients and families, Premier HealthCare helps them manage epilepsy and seizure disorder. Read more - Integrated Treatment at Premier HealthCare
August 5, 2009
Premier HealthCare provides coordinated general and specialized health care to people with disabilities and their families. Read more - How I Lost Weight & Gained a New Life
August 5, 2009
A woman with a disability tells how she took charge of her health. Read more - Healthy Weight, Healthy Lifestyles
August 5, 2009
More than ever, tackling obesity among people with disabilities is a focus for the YAI/NIPD Network. Read more - Family Ties Boost 2008 CPC Support
August 5, 2009
Read more - Professionals Share Insight on Autism
August 5, 2009
The International Conference is a major forum regarding autism and other disabilities. Read more - Weight Management at Premier
August 5, 2009
Between 50% and 75% of people with developmental disabilities are overweight or obese--Premier HealthCare is doing something about it. Read more - YAI is a Psychologically Healthy Workplace
August 5, 2009
The American Psychology Association named YAI one of 2007's most psychologically healthy workplaces. Read more - International Conference Informs and Empowers
August 5, 2009
At our 29th Annual International Conference on Developmental and Learning Disabilities, Read more - Research Promotes Quality Health Care
August 5, 2009
Partnerships among different Network agencies ensure cutting-edge health care. Read more - The Corporate Source Serves VA Hospital
August 5, 2009
New York Harbor Healthcare System outsources its switchboard operations to The Corporate Source Read more - Desensitization Empowers Patients
August 5, 2009
Desensitization helps people who are frightened of medical procedures to overcome their anxieties. Read more - YAI Opens Westchester Residence
August 5, 2009
Read more - YAI Scores Civil Rights Victory
August 5, 2009
Landmark housing descrimination suit establishes rights of people with disabilities to live in their communities. Read more - DSPs Learn to Prevent Tragedies
August 1, 2009
Committee teaches direct service staff how to avert choking emergencies. Read more
