We love when the media focuses on one of our inspiring stories about the people we support, our staff, our programs and our partnerships. Here's on our most updated list of media placements over the years.

2016

Tarrytown Daily Voice, Aug. 2, features Christine Francis of YAI's Elmsford Day and Employment Services. Twenty-five years after joining YAI, she brings the same energy and passion to her job to develop employment opportunities for the people she supports. 

Pix11 News at 5 p.m., July 11, features Kayla De Leon and Robert Cardona, two people YAI supports in different ways, in their search for a job. Reporter Monica Morales introduces them to Goodwill at 14th Street in Manhattan.

Autism Spectrum News, Summer edition, features "Mindfulness and ASD," by Laura M. Pascrell, Manager of Clinical Services with the YAI Autism Center, Page. 14. 

CBS This Morning, June 21, invites YAI's Anna Schechter, Supervisor of Clinical & Family Services, to discuss taking members of our Hankering for More socialization group to "Finding Dory," as well as the film's messages about people with disabilities.

WABC-TV's Eyewitness News, June 4, short story of YAI & Broadview Networks Central Park Challenge. Mentions Bill Ritter's involvement.

WAXQ-FM's Sunday Morning with Sonstein, May 29, features Gary Milchman, YAI Director of Day Services, and Jennifer Menges, YAI Director of Clinical and Family Services, to discuss changes in our field and the upcoming YAI & Broadview Networks Central Park Challenge.

WFAN Sports Radio's "Sunday Morning on the FAN with Bob Salter," May 22, features YAI's Vera Halpenny, Chief Program Officer, and Sarah Baier, Coordinator in Clinical & Family Services. Mike Robinson, CEO of Broadview Networks, phones in to talk about partnership with YAI which goes beyond YAI & Broadview Networks Central Park Challenge. 

New York 1 News, May 5, Health Reporter Erin Billups features Christine Grounds, who son Nicholas Mir has microcephaly and attends Manhattan Star Academy. 

Univision 41, May 2, YAI's Mara Henriquez, of YAI's LINK information and referral department, is interviewed by Berenice Gartner about the challenges the Latino community faces in accessing services for young and adult children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 

DIVERSEability magazine, Spring/Summer 2016, "Batman & Iron Man: The importance of Meaningul Connection," page 18 and 19. by Anna Schechter, LMSW, Supervisor of YAI's Hankering for More socialization program. 

DIVERSEability magazine, Spring/Summer 2016, free full-page ad promoting diversity and yai.org/careers website, page 27.

WLIE-AM's "Special Needs Long Island," March 6, features 30-minute interview with Mary Brady, Vice President of YAI's Long Island Services. 

2015

Brooklyn News 12, Oct. 30 and 31, features a YAI employment success story on Bari Winters and her job at Old Navy in Manhattan during National Disability Employment Awareness Month. 

WNYW-TV (Fox 5), Good Day Street Talk. features Kathy Schiavi, Director of Day/Employment Services, Liam O'Connell, Employment Training Specialist, and Corey Johnson, an Etsy employee who receives support from YAI.

WABC-TV, June 6, features a story on our Central Park Challenge.

WCBS-AM, June 6, features interview with Fred Feibush, Vice President of Residential Services, from our Central Park Challenge.

WINS-AM, June 6, features story about our Central Park Challenge.

Black EOE Journal, May 18, 2015, "YAI's Unity ERG — Our Story," David Hylton of YAI's Human Resources Dept., describes the start of an employee resource group for African- and Caribbean-American employees at the YAI Network.

CIO Review magazine, March 2015, "Google Apps Implementation," by Vivek Sawhney, Vice President and Chief Information Officer of YAI, Page 35.

Autism Spectrum News, Spring 2015, "Steps to Increasing the Success of a Behavior Plan," by Lana Small, MSW, Coordinator of YAI's Community Habilitation program. Page 3.

Autism Spectrum News, Spring 2015, "YAI International Conference May 4-7, in New York City." Page 21.

Building Blocks magazine, March 2015, "Sticks and Stones: Why Words Matter," by Sarah Baier, LMSW, Assistant Coordinator of YAI's Clinical and Family Services Dept. Page 30.

NY Metro Parents, March 2015, "The Importance of Social Connection for Those with ASD," by Anna Schechter, LMSW, Supervisor of YAI's Hankering for More socialization program.

The New York Times, Feb. 1, 2015, "For Special-Care Residents, New York State Policy Means Leaving Home." Partnering with OPWDD, YAI shares success story of one former Brooklyn Developmental Center resident who is now living in YAI's Riverdale Residence in the Bronx. Fred Feibusch, Vice President of Residential Services, and the individual's mother are quoted. Metro Section Cover, with photos.

2014

Newsday, LI Business, Dec 7, 2014, "Trained & Ready; As People with Disabilities Seek Employment, the Job Market Presents Challenges," feature on partnership between YAI and eVero Corp.

New York Post, Oct. 13, 2014, Starr Report features item on Bill Ritter and Cheryl Wills emceeing at YAI's Partners at the Pier Gala. Also mentions Robert Clohessy of Blue Bloods to attend the event.

New York Metro SpecialParent, Spring/Summer 2014, "Saying Goodbye to Your Pediatrician Dr. David M. Kaufman, Founding Medical Director of Premier HealthCare and Medical Director of YAI's Center for Specialty Therapy, provides his perspective.

New York Metro SpecialParent, Spring/Summer 2014, "Tips for Choosing the Best Doctor for Your Child," by Dr. Lela Mayers, Chief of Medicine at Premier HealthCare.

New York Metro Special Parent, Spring/Summer 2014, "Coping Strategies: The Importance of Spending Nights Away From Home," by Jennifer Shaoul, Senior Coordinator of YAI LINK, information and referral department. Feature on preparing a child of any age by enrolling in overnight respite programs.

New York Metro Specia lParent, Spring/Summer 2014, "Everyday Heroes: Meet Kenny Berg." Feature on 33-year-old Kenny Berg and how his mother Clara helped him achieve the best life possible.

New York Metro Specia lParent, Spring/Summer 2014, "Everyday Heroes: Meet Randy Reyes." "How wrong they were," recalls a mother, describing the assessment of early educators of her son with cerebral palsy.

Autism Spectrum News, Spring 2014, "YAI International Conference: April 28-May 1, 2014 at New York Hilton,"page 17. Feature on autism sessions at YAI's 2014 International Conference.

Autism Spectrum News, Winter 2014, "Augmentative Communication: Finding the Real Person 'Trapped Inside," page 8, feature on how YAI's Augmentative & Alternative Communication Center is changing lives of individuals with autism; "Leaders Gather to Celebrate Autism Spectrum News" First Annual Event," Page 20, feature on Dr. Charles Cartwright, director of the YAI Autism Center, was presented with the Beacon of Hope Award in Research and Clinical Outreach, includes photo of Charles with YAI staff; "YAI Mourns the Loss of Thomas Dern," page 32.

2013

West Side Spirit, Dec. 26, 2013, "Special Needs School to Open on Upper West Side." Feature on Manhattan Star Academy's new home on the upper Westside, with a quote from Rae Eisdorfer, Director of the school.

Echoes-Sentinel News, Dec. 23, 2013, "Asperger's Support Group Meets at Mount Bethel Village." Story on our National Institute for People with Disabilities of New Jersey's Asperger's Skill Building Network expanding.

DNAinfo New York, Dec. 18, 2013, "School Opening for Students with Range of Special Needs." Feature on the school's new home. Jonathan Mir, the father of a Manhattan Star Academy student, is interviewed, along with Rae Eisdorfer, School Director, and Kerry Ackerman, Admissions and Educational Services Coordinator.

New Jersey Hills News, Dec. 15, 2013, "Asperger's Support Group Meets Twice a Week at Mount Bethel." Story on NIPD/NJ's Asperger's Skill Building Network offering more groups.

New York Nonprofit Press enewsletter, Dec. 13, 2013, "Mourning the Loss of Thomas Dern."

Times Newsweekly, Dec. 12, 2013, "Cutting Ribbon on New Senior Housing In Howard Beach." YAI is mentioned as one of several OPWDD-funded agencies who will have apartments in the complex.

New York Nonprofit Press Enewsletter, Dec. 6, 2013, "CCBQ Dedicates Peter J. Striano Residence in Howard Beach," mentions YAI having apartments in the complex.

Yahoo News, Nov. 13, 2013, Photo of Sherri Shepherd, our National Spokesperson, and Wendy Williams, emcee, of our 2013 Gala.

New York Post, Nov. 6, 2013, Michael Starr's Starr Report, mentions Wendy Williams emceeing YAI's Gala.

Amsterdam News, week of Oct. 19-25, 2013, features photos from Sherri tribute event.

Autism Spectrum News, Fall issue, page 7, "Positive Psychology In Autism Spectrum Disorders," by Jill Krata, Manager of Clinical Services, YAI Autism Center

NewsOK, Sept. 13, 2013, "Sherri Shepherd Honored for Charity Work at YAI, " on Tribute to Sherri event in New York City.

WOR-AM's Joan Hamburg Show, Sept. 11, 2013, phone interview with Sherri Shepherd on YAI's tribute to her.

Autism Spectrum News, Summer issue, page 18, "YAI Central Park Challenge Provides Opportunity to Promote Vision for the Future."

Daily News (and picked up in New York Nonprofit Press Enewsletter), April 10, 2013, "Amen Sisters: Bay Ridge Convent Reborn as Home for Developmentally Disabled Seniors."A former convent is put to good use once again as a group home for YAI's seniors with disabilities.

Brooklyn Eagle, April 17, 2013, "Bay Ridge Convent Is Converted Into Home for Disabled." A former convent continues serving a nobel purpose as a group residence.

Autism Spectrum News, Spring issue, page 4, "YAI Spanish-Language Conference Empowers, Inspires and Changes Parents' Perceptions."

Autism Spectrum News, Spring issue, page 25, "YAI International Conference May 6-9 at Hilton New York."

Autism Spectrum News, Winter issue, page 24, "Make Inclusion Work! Reducing Behavioral Challenges In the Classroom for Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder," by Jill Krata, Manager of Clinical Services, YAI Autism Center.

2012

Queens Chronicle, Oct. 23, 2012, "YAI Network Helps Disabled Ride New York City Transit on Their Own." Staff from YAI's Day Services Travel Training Program explain how self-esteem and a sense of independence are growing as more individuals learn to navigate MTA mass transit on their own.

Autism Spectrum News, Fall issue, page 25, "Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem Opens with Integrated Program for Children with High-Functioning Autism." New Charter School partners with the YAI Autism Center to identify children in the community with high-functioning autism. 

Autism Spectrum News, Fall issue, page 26, "YAI Autism Conference: Autism and Bullying Set for Nov. 28." Story promotes YAI Autism Center's annual conference.

Autism Spectrum News, Fall issue, page 26, "Free Conference for New Jersey Families on Community Care Waiver." Story promotes NIPD/NJ's free conference for families.

Queens Chronicle, Sept. 6, 2012, "YAI Workers Find Home at US Open." Levy Restaurants turns to YAI's workers with disabilities for a 14th consecutive season to maintain the Grand Slam tennis tournament's food village.

Journal News, Aug. 23, 2012, "Rockland Children with Autism Enjoy Rare Summer Treat." Feature on our Rockland County Association for Learning Disabilities' Good Vibrations program and its partnership with Championship Day Camp.

Port Chester Patch, Aug. 10, 2012, "In Larchmont, 17 Years of Work and Just One Sick Day." Feature on Robert Debell, a longtime member of the Hilton Westchester's catering department.

Daily News, July 1, 2012, "Randy Reyes Graduates From High School, Overcoming 20 Years of Adversity." It was a graduation which no one, except for Randy and his mother, Maria Reyes, ever expected.

Autism Spectrum News, Summer issue, page 20, "Autism Parent Support Groups, a Successful Model Providing Information and Support," by Kate Macaluso, Supervisor of YAI LINK.

Scarsdale Patch, June 12, 2012, "Bo Dietl Hits the Links at Fenway Golf Club to Support YAI." Feature on Bo Dietl, one of the highest decorated detectives in the New York City Police Dept, plays golf to support YAI and the people it supports.

Daily News, Feb. 6, 2012, "A Brooklyn Home of Their Own: For Disabled Adults and Their Families, It's a Dream Come True." For the individuals moving into YAI's E. 52nd Street Residence in Brooklyn, a dream has finally become a reality.

The New York Times' School Book Blog, Feb. 3, 2012, "In Harlem, a Charter School Recruits Autistic Students," Feature on the Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem seeking children with autism and its partnership with the YAI Autism Center.

2011

New York Nonprofit Press, Sept. 15, 2011, "Nonprofit Human Services Agencies Partner with New Charters," mentions YAI Autism Center's partnership with Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem.

Autism Spectrum News, Spring 2011, "Using Video Modeling as an Evidenced-Based Intervention for ASDs," by Jill Krata, PhD, Associate Chief of the Premier HealthCare Autism Research and Treatment Institute and Manager of Clinical Services at the YAI Autism Center; Page 10.

Autism Spectrum News, Spring 2011, "YAI Network's 32nd Annual International Conference to Focus on Autism," Page 10.

New York Nonprofit Press, April 21, 2011, "YAI Assists with Two Group Homes in Jordan;"
The Jordan Times reports on the opening of two group homes for 12 citizens with intellectual disabilities in Zuhom, Karak.  The homes were developed with the technical assistance of New York's own YAI Network.

The Jordan Times, April 21, 2011, "Karak Citizens with Intellectual Disabilities Move into New Group Homes"

Petra news agency, April 20, 2011, "Prince Ra'ad Opens Homes for Disabled Persons"

2010

The Bronx Times, November 11, 2010, "Services and space are expanded at Premier HealthCare in Throggs Neck": 

The Journal News, Rockland edition, Oct. 29, 2010, "Rockland Agency for Learning Disabled Dedicates Multipurpose Center"

Brooklyn Daily Eagle, October 5, 2010, "Millman Honored by YAI Network"

Tarrytown-Sleepy Hollow Patch, September 29, 2010, "YAI Gala Wine Tasting and Silent Auction to Jump-Start October": 

Tarrytown-Sleepy Hollow Patch, September 21, 2010, "YAI Hosts Blood Drive to Help Alleviate Regional Shortage"

The Hudson Independent, August 1, 2010, "YAI: Providing Meaningful Work For Mentally Challenged"

The Lower Hudson Journal News, July 27, 2010, "Anniversary of disabilities act marked in Mamaroneck by those who found their voice"The New York Post, June 3, 2010, "Park Run For The Disabled"

The Staten Island Real-Time News, May 7, 2010, "Willowbrook Survivors Recollect Dark Days"

The Journal News, March 4, 2010, "Horace Greeley boys ready to swim for a good cause"

Santa Fe Reporter, February 24, 2010, "Jackson’s Legacy: A 23-year-old lawsuit still sets the stage for new mexico’s most vulnerable citizens":

The Leader-Herald,  February 19, 2010, “Group Home Safety Policies Urged”

2009

WABC-TV's Tiempo,  December 27, 2009, Host Joe Torres interviews Dr. Charles Cartwright, Director of the YAI Autism Center, and Dr. Brigida Hernandez, Director of Research for the YAI Network, about the rise in autism, especially among the Latino community. VIDEO: Tiempo on December 27, 2009 Part 1 and VIDEO: Tiempo on December 27, 2009 Part 2 

The Wall Street Journal,  December 19-20, 2009, “Sharp Rise In Autism, But Causes Are Unclear”:http://online.wsj.com/article/SB126116363121997487.html

Reuters, December 4, 2009, "Health sector eases US job loss" (video):http://www.reuters.com/news/video?videoId=9315934

The Journal News, July 30, 2009, "Spirited Woman Battles Illness"

Autism Spectrum News, Summer 2009, “Navigating the Transitional Years – With a Little Help”
Autism Spectrum News, Summer 2009, “For People on the Spectrum, There’s No Place Like the Medical Home”
Autism Spectrum News, Summer 2009, “Finding the Ability in Disability”
Autism Spectrum News, Summer 2009, “Meet Premier HealthCare’s Autism Fellow: Dr. Maria McCarthy”
http://www.mhnews-autism.org/back_issues/ASN-Summer2009.pdf#zoom=100

Autism Spectrum News, Spring 2009, “Searching for a School-Age Program”
Autism Spectrum News, Spring 2009, “Tools for Identifying Autism in Infants and Toddlers"
http://www.mhnews-autism.org/back_issues/ASN-Spring2009.pdf#zoom=100

The Epoch Times, May 28, 2009, "Council Member Weprin Calls for Autism Funding"

Autism Spectrum News, Winter 2009, “YAI/NIPD Network Names Dr. Charles Cartwright Director of Autism Center; Members of Autism Advisory Council Also Named”
Autism Spectrum News, Winter 2009, “Guiding Families: YAI Service Coordinators Assist Families in Accessing Services and Coping with a child’s Diagnosis of Autism”
http://www.mhnews-autism.org/back_issues/ASN-Winter2009.pdf#zoom=100

2007

PR News Wire, May 14, 2007, "YAI/National Institute for People with Disabilities Obtains Favorable Settlement in Washington Heights Condo Lawsuit": http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=ind_focus.story&STORY=/www/story/05-14-2007/0004587784&EDATE=MON+May+14+2007,+01:35+PM

2006

ABC News/Nightline, May 30, 2006, “Love Complicates Life Even for the Autistic”:http://abcnews.go.com/Nightline/Health/story?id=2019736&page=1

2004

The Associated Press, April 12, 2004, “Autistic Man Expresses Himself with the Piano; Music May Improve Social Skills for People with Condition": http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4721389/ 

2003

The Daily News, Feb. 19, 2003, “Hole New World for Disabled”:http://www.nydailynews.com/archives/ny_local/2003/02/19/2003-02-19_hole_new_world_for_disabled.html

2000

The New York Times, April 2, 2000, “Neighbors Open Arms to New Group Home”:http://www.nytimes.com/2000/04/02/nyregion/neighbors-open-arms-to-new-group-home.html?scp=1&sq=YAI%20+%20Glebe%20Ave.&st=cse

1999

The Daily News, May 20, 1999, “Special Airport Job For Dogs’ Best Buddy”

The Daily News, March 21, 1999, "Hope & Help for Disabled"