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What is YAI?

YAI and its network of affiliate agencies offer children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) a comprehensive range of services. Committed to seeing beyond disability, YAI provides opportunities for people to live, love, work, and learn in their communities.

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News & Stories

Read more about Social-Sexual Curriculum Rolls Out at Manhattan Star Academy 
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Social-Sexual Curriculum Rolls Out at Manhattan Star Academy 

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Read more about One Day in Riverdale: Congressman Bowman Meets With YAI Direct Support Professional
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One Day in Riverdale: Congressman Bowman Meets With YAI Direct Support Professional

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Read more about Tarrytown Art Program Breathes New Life Into Day Hab
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Tarrytown Art Program Breathes New Life Into Day Hab

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Read more about Advocating for Fair Wages for Direct Support Staff
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Advocating for Fair Wages for Direct Support Staff

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Services

Education

Education

YAI’s affiliate schools, Manhattan Star Academy and iHOPE, serve students ages 3-21. Both schools focus on communication, technology, and promoting independent living skills.

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Clinical Services

Clinical Services

Everything from medical and dental care to rehab to therapy is available at YAI’s Premier HealthCare and Center for Specialty Therapy.

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Crisis & Behavior Supports

Crisis & Behavior Supports

Grounded in elements of positive psychology, YAI’s crisis and behavior services offer respite and other crucial interventions to support families in crisis.

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Careers

Do you have a passion for supporting and empowering others? Are you caring, motivated, positive, and team-oriented? If you want a career based on supporting others, creatively finding solutions to life's challenges, and building a more inclusive community, YAI is the place for you.

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