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 […]
YES SHE CAN IS THRILLED TO INTRODUCE OUR NEW BIKE TO THE BEACH TEAM CAPTAIN. ELISABETH SALNER
I’m thrilled that I am going to be this year’s Yes She Can Team Captain for Bike to the Beach. I am originally from Connecticut and have been residing in Brooklyn, NY for the past decade. As a public health social worker, I am currently employed at a nonprofit organization dedicated to training health professionals […]
Bike to the Beach with Yes She Can
Join our Yes She Can cycle team on September 10, 2023, and Bike to the Beach We will be riding again with Bike to the Beach, a non-profit organization that helps to raise funds for programs that address the needs of people with autism. The New York ride is from Manhattan to West Hampton, Long […]
Sarah Speaks About Her Rose, Thorn, and Bud
For the Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month Video Series, Sarah shares her accomplishments and notes that she has successfully learned several business concepts. She understands she is still trying to master other skills like being patient as she waits for assistance, a skill that can benefit you in your professional as well as personal life. […]
Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month – Video Series
Yes She Can Executive Director Robin Davies-Small shares information about our Yes She Can training programs during Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month. Click here to watch the full video
AUTISM AWARENESS AND ACCEPTANCE MONTH CELEBRATION & ART SHOW
What a wonderful evening! It was an amazing night celebrating, honoring, and recognizing the many accomplishments of the Yes She Can trainees, graduates, and local artists with learning differences. The artists displayed their paintings, drawings, sculptures, handmade dresses, and photographs. County Executive George Latimer commented on the amazing talents of each artist and shared that […]
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 […]
Judy Heumann’s Legacy
It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Judy Heumann an internationally recognized disability advocate. Ms. Heumann was instrumental in the development and implementation of legislation, such as Section 504, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, and the UN Convention on the Rights of […]
Yes She Can Receives a Very Important Grant
Yes She Can Inc. is extremely grateful to the New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council for this grant. This will enable us to provide more people with autism the opportunity to learn and grow professionally through mentorship opportunities with employees from local businesses. For more information or to get involved in the program please […]
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