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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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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Celebrating Longevity & Careers

Mon, October 10, 2016
YAI’s leadership team honored 48 staff members who have dedicated a combined 1,150 years to the people we support and their families.
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Temp Job Turns Into Steady Work

Sat, October 01, 2016
Denisse Duran wasn’t sure about interviewing for a temporary position with a consulting engineering firm in lower Manhattan. Today, she's glad she did.
YAI's Declaration Champions presented at a Self-Advocacy Association of New York State Conference recently.

Promoting Technology for All

Mon, September 26, 2016
Imagine life without your cell phone or computer. No email, texts or camera for selfies. Unfortunately, that’s a reality for many of the 28 million Americans with cognitive disabilities, who have limited or no access to communication technology. A group of six YAI Self-Advocates are hoping to change that by spreading the word about the Declaration of the Rights of People with Cognitive Disabilities to Technology and Information Access .

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