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 […]
Pride Month by Sarah S.
Pride month is acknowledged every June, and the 28th is Pride Day. Pride month has existed since 1970, honors all LGBTQ+ groups, and celebrates being true to yourself. The community is now more aware of acknowledging Pride Month. Some stores release specials, and some towns have parades. My mom saw pride become an event because […]
Women’s History Month by Yes She Can Trainee Stacy
Women’s history month is important because women can work and be productive. It is usually observed in March. A woman in history I admire is Rosa Parks. She was an American civil rights activist. She fought for black freedom. She refused to move from the front of the bus, where only white people were allowed […]
Thank you Justice Ginsberg – by Marjorie Madfis
THE LEGACY OF RUTH BADER GINSBURG The Olmstead Supreme Court Decision 1999 When my daughter was diagnosed with autism in 1998 I was rather ignorant of the way people with developmental disabilities had been treated in society, especially adults. I had heard of the infamous Willowbrook institution and the expose. And I was aware of […]