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We are so honored that more than 4,000 YAI staff, family members, friends, and people we support joined us for this year's Central Park Challenge. It was an absolute pleasure!

There's still time to make a donation to help us reach our goal and support YAI and more than 20,000 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 

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News & Stories

Read more about Neurodiversity Takes Center Stage at Central Park Challenge  
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Neurodiversity Takes Center Stage at Central Park Challenge  

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Read more about Increasing Independence for Children With Disabilities Through Smart Technology
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Increasing Independence for Children With Disabilities Through Smart Technology

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Read more about Taking the Fear Out of Dental Visits for Patients With Developmental Disabilities 
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Taking the Fear Out of Dental Visits for Patients With Developmental Disabilities 

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Read more about Tackling School Removals One Student at a Time
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Tackling School Removals One Student at a Time

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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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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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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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