I am Kelli I am 29 years old from Long Island, NY. Growing up I was very shy and quiet and didn’t have many friends. I was also diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome / PDD at age 13. I struggled with a lot of things growing up, but I eventually got my driver’s license and also […]
Pat Rowan, an extraordinary volunteer
Pat Rowan Retires from Job Coaching, by Marjorie Madfis When I announced my plans for a job skills program at the Westchester Autism Advisory Council in the fall of 2013, Pat Rowan enthusiastically volunteered. With Pat’s first career in business and then as a social worker, she was a natural partner to work with me […]
Skills from Girl AGain help Colleen in her first job
Yes She Can trainee Colleen reflects on her summer and returning to the program at Girl AGain in September. It’s been a summer filled with sun, surf, sand, and plenty of fun to go around! For three months, we’ve been enjoying ourselves-going to summer camp, seeing the latest movies, kickin’ it up at the […]
Transition to Work – Yes She Can Fall Sessions Now Open
What does it take to be ready for work? To be able to complete the assignments your manager has assigned you, effectively and efficiently, you need to be able to ask questions, research possible solutions, make recommendations, collaborate with peers, ask for help, interact with supervisors, accept critical feedback, shift from one priority to another, […]
My Internship at Girl AGain by Lauren Sadowski
My name is Lauren Sadowski, and I just finished a four week internship volunteering at Girl AGain. My high school offers a program called “Senior Options”, where we can find an internship or work on an independent project starting in the middle of May. When I started to think about what I wanted to do […]
PepsiCo’s Charles S. Biener, Esq. Joins Yes She Can Inc. Board of Directors
Yes She Can Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to providing transferable job skills for young women with autism spectrum disorders, announced that Charles S. Biener has been elected to its Board of Directors effective June 1, 2018. “I am delighted to welcome Charlie to the board! His legal talent and leadership experience, combined with his tireless […]
Transition to Employment – Summer Intensive
Get ready for the world of work Teens and young adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and related social and learning disabilities have unique challenges that hinder their participation in the workforce. Conventional internships are not designed to provide the teaching methods and intensive coaching as well as the social and emotional support they need […]
Join Yes She Can Cycling Team for Summer Rides!
Allan Friedman, friend and fundraiser for Yes She Can, and avid cyclist, is leading our Yes She Can Cycling Team again. Bike to the Beach – Fundraiser – June 8 On June 8th, our cycling team will once again partner with Bike to the Beach to ride from Lower Manhattan to West Hampton, Long Island […]
Shopping Spree at Madewell to benefit Yes She Can
Thank you to Sara Bautista, Madewell Assistant Store Manager, the White Plains store is offering a great deal: 20% off your purchases during this spree on Saturday April 14 from 1 pm to 3 pm. Come and shop, have some sips and snacks and learn about Yes She Can. Madewell sells fashion for women including […]
Deborah Adenikinju joins Yes She Can as Data Analytics Intern
We are pleased to welcome Deborah Adenikinju to Yes She Can as an intern to assist Director of Training Programs, Lesli Cattan, on the data collection and analysis of trainee assessments. Meet Deborah Adenikinju My name is Deborah Adenikinju. I am a mental health activist, neurodiversity advocate, researcher, and behavior technician. I graduated with a […]