What could be better than to see a protege progress in her career. We are so gratified to have watched Melanie thrive in our supportive work environment of Girl AGain and to help her develop her skills at work. Melanie joined us as a volunteer when she was a 17-year-old high school student. Now that […]
The Value of Our Team by Amanda
As the year winds to an end, I find myself reflecting on all the things that I have to be thankful for in my new role at Yes She Can as Director of Training Programs. One of the things for which I am most grateful is our organization’s ability to attract and maintain such a […]
Sarah Sold a Space Station!
We were all excited when we received a donation of the American Girl Space Station. This was the featured item from the collection of Luciana Vega, 2018 Girl of the Year. Luciana is a 12-year-old girl who aspires to be the first person to explore Mars. The space station, which comes with dozens of accessories, […]
Lilly Pulitzer gives on #GivingTuesday
On Giving Tuesday, the iconic brand, Lilly Pulitzer, will be donating 10% of retail store sales from their Westchester location to Yes She Can! Store hours are 11-7. Can’t make it to the store? They will accept phone orders and ship. Call (914) 428-4160 (This is a picture of Izzie wearing her Lilly dress […]
She thought she couldn’t
So many young women with autism have very low self-esteem. But it’s not surprising. Throughout their school years, they were told they can’t. They can’t pass the test. They can’t join Girl Scouts. They can’t control their behavior. They can’t be included. They can’t get a job. Self-esteem is the feeling of having respect for […]
Executive Director to Retire
Executive Director and Founder of Yes She Can Announces Retirement and Replacement Efforts It is with deep emotions that Marjorie Madfis announces her retirement as Executive Director of Yes She Can Inc., effective March 31, 2022. The Board of Directors has begun the process of seeking candidates for a seamless transition to a new Executive […]
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Every October we celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The theme for this year is to reflect on the importance of ensuring that people with disabilities have full access to employment opportunities and community involvement during the recovery process from the COVID-19 pandemic. The NDEAM is held each October to commemorate the many and varied […]
Congrats to the Advocates for Adults with Autism Honorees – by Colleen
Growing up with autism is tough. You feel uncomfortable around others sometimes, and struggle interacting with people and handling your emotions. You don’t understand the things others do in the same way that they do. It gets even harder when you’re an adult and have to learn how to be independent and control yourself enough […]
Amanda Becker-Torres joins Yes She Can
Meet our new Director of Training Programs, Amanda Becker-Torres. Amanda brings over ten years of experience supporting people with autism and other developmental disabilities, particularly related to developing their vocational skills and interests. Most recently Amanda worked at Job Path NYC where she managed the Transition Services Program, providing education and real-world opportunity for young […]
Summer Fun
By: Sarah Feingold People love the Summer for many reasons. You get to go swimming, you can have ice cream, you get a few months off from school and you get to travel. Molly McIntire, the Historical American Girl Doll, enjoys her summer at a sleep-away camp called Camp Gowonagin. I enjoyed going to sleep […]