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Where Everyone Belongs

Community is at the heart of what we do. Whether you’re a person we support, a staff member, or a family member, you belong at YAI. You are the reason we can provide opportunities for people with I/DD to grow, engage, and flourish in their neighborhoods and beyond.

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Read more about Therapy and Theater on Thursdays: YAI Arts & Culture Reaches I/DD Community and Beyond
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Therapy and Theater on Thursdays: YAI Arts & Culture Reaches I/DD Community and Beyond

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Read more about Going the Distance: YAI Therapist Raises Funds and Awareness for I/DD Community
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Going the Distance: YAI Therapist Raises Funds and Awareness for I/DD Community

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Read more about Sex Ed Program Aims to Remove Stigma, Promote Healthy Discourse in I/DD Community
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Sex Ed Program Aims to Remove Stigma, Promote Healthy Discourse in I/DD Community

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Read more about Silver Linings: Feeling Freer Throughout the Pandemic
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Silver Linings: Feeling Freer Throughout the Pandemic

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Read more about Augmentative Communication Serves as Gateway to Students With Brain-Based Disorders
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Augmentative Communication Serves as Gateway to Students With Brain-Based Disorders

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Read more about Virtual Travel Nurtures Relationships, Sparks Curiosity Amongst People With Disabilities
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Virtual Travel Nurtures Relationships, Sparks Curiosity Amongst People With Disabilities

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Read more about Betsy Williams on Vaccine Equity for Those With I/DD
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Betsy Williams on Vaccine Equity for Those With I/DD

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Read more about YAI Partners With CVS Health to Advocate for Gainful Employment in Community
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YAI Partners With CVS Health to Advocate for Gainful Employment in Community

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Read more about YAI Uber Initiative in Manhattan Promotes Inclusivity, Boosts Morale for People With I/DD
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YAI Uber Initiative in Manhattan Promotes Inclusivity, Boosts Morale for People With I/DD

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Read more about Rising to the (Virtual) Challenge
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Rising to the (Virtual) Challenge

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