Blog Stories

YAI’s blog is broken into two different sections. “Ask the Experts” offers advice on everything I/DD related from a diverse range of YAI staff, including social workers, doctors, and DSPs. “Around YAI” provides a small taste of some of the incredible things staff and people we support do on a daily basis. Thanks for reading! 

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Embracing Independence

Mon, October 09, 2017
Who better to describe what YAI does than a person we support? Here is Howard S.’s story, which he recently shared at the BIP Conference in Albany .

Making a Case for Living Wage

Tue, February 21, 2017
Nearly 40 staff members and Self-Advocates joined others in Albany for lobbying day last week. Building on the # bFair2DirectCare initiative, lobbyists urged legislators to provide a living wage for thousands of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and other key staff in the disabilities service system throughout New York State.
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Visitor Spreads Joy at MSA

Thu, December 22, 2016
Lorena Sarria, Ms. Latina International Colombia, continued a family tradition from her childhood when she celebrated the holidays with a group of MSA students this week.
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Technology Changes Children's LIves

Sat, November 26, 2016
This #GivingTuesday, we hope you'll support Manhattan Star Academy as we raise funds for technology to help students like Robert Garcia-Jolly.
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Keeping Connected with Loved Ones

Wed, November 23, 2016
Staying in touch with family and friends is important to all of us. For Jimmy Else, Skyping with his father and stepmother in Florida is part of a weekly routine and makes him happy.

Ask Your Legislator to Help #bFair2DirectCare

Tue, November 15, 2016
YAI supports the #bFair2DirectCare Campaign and its move to encourage legislators to send a letter to Governor Cuomo urging him to include $45 million in his Executive Budget Proposal as a first step toward providing a living wage for our staff who support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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On the Job at Old Navy

Tue, October 18, 2016
Old Navy at the Green Acres Mall in Long Island recognizes Tanuja Sursen's abilities. Her constant smile and strong work ethic make her a valuable team member.

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