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 […]
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 […]
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 […]