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Janice and her long-time friend, Peter, pose together at the Central Park Challenge in 2024

Overcoming Obstacles Through Advocacy and Community

Nothing could keep Janice McPhillips away from the 2022 Central Park Challenge. After a harrowing medical crisis in 2021 and the challenges of navigating life during a global pandemic, she was more determined than ever to show up for her community—and to celebrate alongside fellow people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).

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Read more about Getting a Fair Chance: How Inclusion & Equity Matter for People With I/DD
Robert stands on stage with self advocates at a past CPC event

Getting a Fair Chance: How Inclusion & Equity Matter for People With I/DD

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Read more about Transition Services Bridge Gap for People With I/DD Coming Out of Jail
Headshot of Leonard, a black man with a great smile, wearing a red tracksuit top and black tshirt

Transition Services Bridge Gap for People With I/DD Coming Out of Jail

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Read more about Neurodiversity Takes Center Stage at Central Park Challenge  
Diogeneis and a friend high-five each other while holding the CPC banner at the Central Park Challenge

Neurodiversity Takes Center Stage at Central Park Challenge  

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Read more about Increasing Independence for Children With Disabilities Through Smart Technology
Mia holds her iPad in both hands and the glow of the screen lights up her face

Increasing Independence for Children With Disabilities Through Smart Technology

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Read more about Taking the Fear Out of Dental Visits for Patients With Developmental Disabilities 
Kelvin is in the dental chair, fully reclined as the dentist cleans his teeth, he is holding hands with another clinician who sits on the other side of him

Taking the Fear Out of Dental Visits for Patients With Developmental Disabilities 

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Read more about Tackling School Removals One Student at a Time
Two people sit at a desk, Karima on the left is writing, they are both looking at each other

Tackling School Removals One Student at a Time

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Read more about Students With Disabilities Shine in Internship Program 
An MSA intern sets the table at Joann restaurant

Students With Disabilities Shine in Internship Program 

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Read more about Looking Ahead to YAI Advocacy in 2023
Collage of photos of YAI staff and the people they support

Looking Ahead to YAI Advocacy in 2023

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Read more about Foster Dog Brings New Purpose to YAI Residence 
Heather smiles as she holds back Nena, the foster dog, who is trying very hard to lick her face.

Foster Dog Brings New Purpose to YAI Residence 

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Read more about YAI Trains Person-Centered Trainers in Saudi Arabia
Sara Alqatani talks with Connie Senior

YAI Trains Person-Centered Trainers in Saudi Arabia

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