Community Spotlight

Have you ever had difficulty paying attention and understanding words because you hear them differently? This happens to people who have auditory processing disorder, or APD for short. Also referred…

Of all the special days of the year, International Women’s Day, celebrated annually on March 8, is one of the most important. This is a global day that involves celebrating…

February is steeped with many special days like Groundhog Day, Valentine’s Day, and Presidents Day, but few are as important as World Day of Social Justice. Although it isn’t an…

I’m Gabby, a Marketing and Communications intern at the 14 Street Y through PENCIL, a nonprofit that connects New York City students with professional opportunities. I’ve been learning firsthand about…

When it comes to days of the year, holidays are some of the most special. Holidays are more than just having a good time. They’re all about being with friends…

Thanksgiving Day is one of my favorite holidays. This special day, which is celebrated on the last Thursday of November, is more than just turkey and cranberry sauce. It’s a…

The never-ending fight for disability rights is something I’m passionate about. Halloween is coming soon, and my sister and I visited Salem Village last October, so I would like to…

Since Oscar winner CODA raised the bar for portrayals of people with disabilities last year, and International Week of Deaf People is in September, I would like to discuss hearing…

Our first annual Celebrate Arts Festival shines a spotlight on Educational Alliance older adult artists and their creative work for Older Americans Month. Behind these artists and their creative expression…

At the 14Y, part of our mission is to creatively support and reflect Jewish values. One way we explore that is through LABA: A Laboratory of Jewish Culture that provides…