Overview of our Network

Welcome to the YAI Network

I am proud to welcome you to the new YAI Network Web site! Since 1957, we have been providing hope and opportunity to people of all ages with disabilities and their families. Our organization includes more than 450 programs and services and serves more than 20,000 people every day.

Our site is designed to:

• promote awareness and understanding of the needs and abilities of children and adults with disabilities and their families;
• highlight the talents of our dedicated staff who always go above and beyond; and
• provide valuable information to families, people with disabilities and professionals on vital services and advocacy.

The new yai.org also makes it easier than ever for you to partner with us and ensure that the YAI/NIPD Network will continue to thrive for decades to come!

Be sure to watch our dozens of inspiring and entertaining videos, including our two most recent segments: Two YAI employment graduates being honored by the Yankees, as well as my conversation about early intervention services on ABC’s “The View.” Our Developmental Disabilities in the News blog, updated daily, is an indispensable source of national and regional news about the disability field. Check out the YAI Autism Center and our upcoming Autism Conference; browse our renowned training videos; become a Friend of YAI; subscribe to our innovative YAI Resource Center for professionals in the field; learn about corporate volunteer opportunities; and so much more!

If you’re visiting us for the first time, be sure to learn about our member agencies and sign up for our monthly newsletter! Learn more about our information and services here. If you are a professional in the field or a family member or person with a disability looking to gain the latest information and training, learn about upcoming conferences, training videos and the YAI Resource Center here!

We are always adding committed and dedicated professionals to our team. Search job openings here!

If you like what you see and want to ensure that people with disabilities continue to live as independent, productive and included members of our communities, support our mission with a gift, consider becoming an advocate or join us at one of our many special events. Please encourage your friends and colleagues to visit our site and join us on Facebook and Twitter — we look forward to hearing from you!

Warm regards,

Philip H. Levy, PhD
CEO and President
YAI Network