On March 21st, 2024, Yes She Can, Inc. celebrated its 10th anniversary at The Mansion on Broadway in White Plains, New York. The event began with hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, and a chance for former and current affiliates to mingle, take pictures in front of a lighted backdrop, and interview their experiences with the […]
World Mental Health Day is Oct 10
It’s not uncommon for women with autism to also have problems with mental health. Girls and women with Autism often have a longer road to diagnosis (if they get diagnosed). Girls, who are typically more socially motivated than boys (who are more easily diagnosed), mask their disability better, which is a recipe for disappointment and […]
YOU ARE INVITED!
Join us for an exceptional evening in honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), followed by a special Live Auction of Programs to support Yes She Can. COCKTAIL RECEPTION Oct 26, 2023. 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM Sam’s of Gedney Way. 50 Gedney Way. White Plains, NY 10605 GUEST SPEAKERS New York State Senator Shelley B. Mayer […]
Goodbye, Donald Triplett
Everyone at Yes She Can like to express our deepest condolences to the family of Donald Triplett. Donald was the very first person to be diagnosed with autism. He and his wonderful family inspired so many people. In the film and book “In a Different Key,” John Donvan and Caren Zucker, both award-winning journalists, tell […]
Adina’s path to independence, by Michael Rogovin
I recall when we received confirmation that our daughter Adina’s struggles were due to Autism. We were told that we had to manage expectations about her likely limited ability to function independently. Call it wishful thinking, but I refused to believe it. I saw how she had already defied the odds when we were told […]