When my daughter, Carly, turned 16, she knew it was time to get a job. We had been talking this up for several years. “It’s what good, responsible citizens in our family do over the summer when they are 16,” we said with conviction. She knew we also expected her younger twin brothers to do […]
Lesli Cattan Appointed Director of Training Programs
Marjorie Madfis, President of Yes She Can Inc., a non-profit devoted to helping young women on the Autism Spectrum prepare for future employment, is pleased to welcome their new Director of Training Programs, Lesli Cattan. Lesli is responsible for launching the Autism Advisory Committee of the Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health. For the past […]
Melanie, a volunteer with a passion. By Regina Poltrack
Yes She Can Volunteer Melanie P. is enrolled in culinary school working towards an associate’s degree. Her typical day is attending class, studying and completing class assignments, and engaging in her life-long hobby: American Girl Dolls. Given her passion, Melanie has been a frequent volunteer at the Girl AGain boutique in White Plains, NY, lending […]
IDEA is for a lifetime
Currently there is a nominee being interviewed for her role as United States Secretary of Education that will have a huge impact on our society, not just on k-12 students. There are many issues being discussed with the nominee but the one that is of particular concern revolves around continued federal support for the Individuals […]
A wish for the new year
When Karen joined our Yes She Can job skills development program she had graduated from college but had no relevant job skills. As a young woman with an autism spectrum disorder she struggles with communication, problem-solving, being flexible and adapting to unpredictable changes. She’s highly motivated but these challenges could prevent Karen from getting or […]
Join us on Giving Tuesday
On Thursday you’ll give thanks for your blessings and fill your diner plate. On Friday you’ll fill your shopping bags with bargains. On Monday you’ll fill your online carts with great internet deals. And on Tuesday you can fill your heart and soul with good deeds. On Giving Tuesday I am asking you to give […]
“How Do I Know?”
“How do I know when you’re done talking to me?” While receiving instructions from her coach at Girl AGain, Maki, a recent college graduate, asked her coach to explain this to her. Understanding other people’s intentions is especially challenging for people with autism. But at work we need to be able to react and respond […]
Registration open for transition-to-work program
Do you know a young woman who would benefit from job skills development? Our mission Yes She Can recognizes that individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have unique challenges that hinder their participation in the workforce. Conventional internships are not sufficient to provide the teaching methods and coaching as well as the social and emotional […]
Use Your Expertise: Volunteer as a Job Coach with Yes She Can
Yes She Can Job Coach – Volunteer positions Yes She Can is seeking volunteer job coaches to join our innovative start-up organization. You can use your skills and experience to make a difference in a young woman’s life. Yes She Can Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping young women with autism spectrum disorders […]
Cycling Team Has First Rides Under Our Wheels. By Allan Friedman
WOW! 100 miles! On June 10th, four members of the Yes She Can Cycling Team completed the ride from NYC to West Hampton Long Island with Bike To The Beach. Two of us did the full century (Allan Friedman and Steve Lyons) and two did the metric Century, starting from Wantaugh (Sharon Behnke and Jerry […]
