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Hey Manhattan Friends, did you know there is an amazing place in town called the YAI Network? No? Me either! I’m so glad I stumbled across them in an Accessibility Meeting one afternoon. YAI specializes in Disability Services for all five boroughs of Manhattan. YAI stands for the Young Adult Institute. Given the fact that their motto is “seeing beyond disability,” I think they might be after my heart! Once I started looking at their website I knew that I must tell you guys about them straightaway.

To begin with, YAI was founded back in 1957 at a small school in Brooklyn. Back then there were only 7 participants now the institute has expanded greatly and has served over 20,000 people with disabilities. Not to mention they have nearly 4000 employees ready to supply the stepping stones for your launch into an independent life. How’s that for a supportive environment?

YAI believes you have the right to live, love, work and learn in our communities just like everyone else. That being said their institute offers a plethora of day and evening programs for those with disabilities. For example, the YAI arts studio on Tuesday nights gives you a chance to flex your creative muscles. In order to help those with Autism brush up on their social skills, there are Social Club meetings. You and I Social Networking is another way to practice engaging with others. By and large, YAI strives to assist you in navigating your own life choices; therefore, they offer Supportive Job Training and Residential Housing Services as well.

https://www.yai.org/locations/manhattan

Although there might seem a lot of information to take in when visiting their website, YAI has a number to call 212.273.6100. Additionally, there are lots of Youtube videos on the site to help explain how enrollment works into the programs. Support is there when you’re ready. YAI Network will make your dreams come true with their Manhattan Disability Services. You’ll be ready to FLY in no time.

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Eventually, there will come a time when you want to learn skills to be part of the workforce here in good old U S of A. Preparation begins long before that first interview with taking courses at Birch and being a part of their community habilitation sessions. Their New Frontier Program gives you the tools to get hired and stay employed for many years to come.

To take things a step further Birch Family Services has residential services that start at age 18. Can you imagine it? Working and living in a safe place that has adult supervision at all times if you need it. Wow! You better not forget about me when your off living your best life. You know I’m just kidding. I wish you nothing but the best in all you do! The moral of the story is that there is a whole host of people ready to assist you once you’re ready to get out there on your own.

Birch Family Services specializes in Disability Family Services in Manhattan and beyond in New York. Check them out and let them help you and your family today.

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Did you know that Amazon is now offering an all-kids subscription that you can use across all of your devices? It is very inexpensive too. What’s more, you can choose what age you want-which I absolutely love. Age 3-5, 6-8, or 9-12. How’s that? Content curated just for you! click my link and get a free trial and see what you think! .https://amzn.to/3ROfMx1