Fri, March 27, 2020
When Jerry Robinson first found a supported employment opportunity at YAI affiliate school iHOPE almost six years ago, he had no idea what to expect. It was Robison’s first time working with students with traumatic brain injuries. “When I first came to iHOPE it was kind of challenging because I’ve never worked at a place like this before,” Robinson said. “I had to get used to it. But I got the hang of it.”
Tue, July 23, 2019
On July 18 and 19, the International Academy of Hope (iHOPE) held its fifth and largest annual Olympics at Harlem’s DREAM Charter School.
Tue, June 25, 2019
On June 20, YAI Network’s International Academy of Hope (iHOPE) hosted its fifth annual prom. The event, which was open to all iHOPE students over age 12, gave
Thu, May 30, 2019
By the start of the 2019-20 school year, YAI’s affiliate schools, Manhattan Star Academy (MSA) and the International Academy of Hope (iHOPE), will have...
Tue, March 05, 2019
The entire iHOPE community is getting excited for the school's first formal fundraiser, Art Speaks, on March 20, 2019. The aim of Art Speaks is not only to raise funds for the school, but to raise awareness about iHOPE's students and the various ways they can express themselves through art, technology, and adapted equipment.
Mon, December 17, 2018
iHOPE student Amelia loves giving advice. She chose the words in bold below using her communication device. Her support staff then used partner assisted scanning to form complete sentences based on the phrases she picked. If you want Amelia's advice, please send your questions to AskAmeliaSellman [at] gmail.com and use the subject "Ask Amelia." Dear AskAmelia, I had an operation on my feet. I could not go to school for a loooooong time. Now it’s time to go back! However, I feel scared to go...
