As you read this, we hope you are all healthy! In our effort to reduce the spread of Covid-19 and support “flattening the curve” of the pandemic through social distancing, we have decided to take the following actions: Postpone our Advocates for Adults with Autism Awards event until September 30, 2020. Close our physical store, […]
Good job
How do you know when you are meeting or exceeding expectations at work? Rarely does the boss say “good job”. But most of us can pick up subtle cues from our manager. Our trainees don’t. They have autism, and subtle cues elude them. And besides, for most of their lives they’re been told what they […]
REV UP: your vote counts
REV UP: Register, Educate, Vote, Use your Power. Because of misconception, reluctance, inaccessibility, or apathy, people with disabilities have had exceptionally low voter turnout on election day. People with disabilities represent 20% of the population yet have very little political clout compared with other “minority” groups. Every US citizen over the age of 18 has […]
Mackenzie seeks acceptance.
Because of the exposure to the LGBTQ+* community, people are aware of the idea of ‘coming out’ or revealing to others that you are who you are, and that it differs from the norm. Coming out is a nerve racking experience, as the person who opens up is never sure if people they love and […]
Yes She Can Transition to Work – Enroll for Spring and Summer sessions
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, […]
Transition to Work Program – enrollment open for Spring and Summer 2020
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, […]
Yes She Can team celebration
Our staff and volunteers, our trainees and parents joined on Sunday January 12th for a celebration of the past year and a look forward to 2020. We enjoyed brunch at The Hudson Grille, with great service by Adrien. Trainees received hand made bracelets by Extraordinary Ventures NY.
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 […]
Share your Giving Tuesday #UnSelfie
By your example, you can help us raise much needed funds on Giving Tuesday! An “UnSelfie” is a self-portrait that tells your social network that you have done something unselfish – like supporting Yes She Can. We have designed some signs for you to create your own UnSelfie. Download our Giving Tuesday UnSelfie sign and […]
Mara succeeds with high expectations
Nancy, Mara’s mom, talks about skills her daughter is gaining