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Tyler smiles for the photo, you can see his new bedroom behind him.

After Years of Crisis, Stability in a New Home

Twenty-six-year-old Tyler Foster keeps his life in duffel bags.

Books he’s asked for. Holiday gifts. Small treasures that matter to him. Instead of lining shelves or decorating his walls, he zips everything away.

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Read more about Belonging at Work: What Inclusive Hiring Makes Possible
Amanda and Sondra pose at the Bristal

Belonging at Work: What Inclusive Hiring Makes Possible

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Read more about Challenges and Glimmers of Hope for Disability Advocacy in 2026
Someone holds up a rally sign at a rally in Albany "Disability doesn't discriminate, but people do. Be part of the solution."

Challenges and Glimmers of Hope for Disability Advocacy in 2026

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Read more about When Technology Becomes a Lifeline for People With I/DD
Two people stand in a room with various technological items. They are facing one another while the person on the right holds up a 3D printed item

When Technology Becomes a Lifeline for People With I/DD

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Read more about On the Move: How Travel Training Builds Everyday Independence
Lily stands at a bus stop in Brooklyn

On the Move: How Travel Training Builds Everyday Independence

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Read more about Building Careers, Building Confidence: YAI’s Employment Program Opens Doors
Mei-Feng sits cross legged on the floor of daycare while holding a baby

Building Careers, Building Confidence: YAI’s Employment Program Opens Doors

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Read more about How a Marathon Road Trip Sparked a Family Reunion and a Journey of Self-Discovery
James Keys poses with his mother and sisters at his mother's home

How a Marathon Road Trip Sparked a Family Reunion and a Journey of Self-Discovery

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Read more about Beyond a Single Step: How the iHOPE Games Empower Students With Significant Disabilities
Sammy running in the iHOPE games

Beyond a Single Step: How the iHOPE Games Empower Students With Significant Disabilities

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Read more about No Goal Is Too Big: How YAI Arts Elevates Neurodivergent Artists
Jimmy stands in a relatively empty room with a large canvas in front of him. He holds a cup of paint in one hand and a paintbrush in the other

No Goal Is Too Big: How YAI Arts Elevates Neurodivergent Artists

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Read more about Harnessing Inner Strengths Through Peer Support Groups
Group of people celebrating graduation from therapy, they are wearing mortars and holding certificates

Harnessing Inner Strengths Through Peer Support Groups

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Read more about Overcoming Obstacles Through Advocacy and Community
Janice and her long-time friend, Peter, pose together at the Central Park Challenge in 2024

Overcoming Obstacles Through Advocacy and Community

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