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For the women who live at YAI's Lady Godiva residence, getting a foster dog opened a world of possibilities. Read their stories and donate to help YAI deliver on a promise of person-centered support that empowers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to make their own decisions.

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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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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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