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Summer 2025 Issue

The Summer 2025 Self Advocates Newsletter is here! Check out stories on a fake autism cure, YAI's Central Park Challenge, and more.

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Read more about Y2K Karaoke Party
kenneth singing at the Y2K party

Y2K Karaoke Party

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Read more about Grease Themed Party
Kenneth (left) and friend (right) stand side by side at the Grease-themed party

Grease Themed Party

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Read more about The Baking Coach
Ashley and her sister at a Baking Coach class for rainbow cookie cupcakes.

The Baking Coach

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Read more about The Fake Autism Cure That Sickened Kids

The Fake Autism Cure That Sickened Kids

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Read more about My Fifth Central Park Challenge
Orlando stands in front of the Bandshell in Central Park

My Fifth Central Park Challenge

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Read more about New Buildings in Park Slope
view of some buildings in Park Slope in Brooklyn

New Buildings in Park Slope

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Read more about Bernard Covello and Geraldo Rivera at Puerto Rican Day Parade
Geraldo and Bernard are interviewed at the Puerto Rican Day Parade

Bernard Covello and Geraldo Rivera at Puerto Rican Day Parade

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Read more about The Full College Experience

The Full College Experience

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Read more about A Visit to Mystic Seaport

A Visit to Mystic Seaport

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Read more about Central Park Challenge - Jennifer's Experience
Jennifer and Rene pose for a photo in Central Park

Central Park Challenge - Jennifer's Experience

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Read more about The CEO for YAI - Kevin Carey - Has Passed Away

The CEO for YAI - Kevin Carey - Has Passed Away

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Read more about Best Buddies Walk
Group of people at the Best Buddies walk post on the pier with Ismael on the right hand side of the picture

Best Buddies Walk

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Read more about Kevin Carey
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Kevin Carey

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Read more about Allan Frasers’ 49th Birthday!

Allan Frasers’ 49th Birthday!

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Read more about YAI Central Park Challenge Shine, Love, and Red, White, Blue
Janice stands at the podium at the Central Park Challenge and reads her speech

YAI Central Park Challenge Shine, Love, and Red, White, Blue

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Read more about 41st Reunion

41st Reunion

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Read more about The End of Cobra Kai and the Beginning of a New Legend
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The End of Cobra Kai and the Beginning of a New Legend

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Read more about The Rage-Inducing Story of Shiloh Hendrix

The Rage-Inducing Story of Shiloh Hendrix

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Read more about Grandmother's 95th Birthday
Kenneth's grandmother at her 95th birthday celebration

Grandmother's 95th Birthday

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