To positively engage living with a disability through events and education that enrich and empower people living, working and playing in our inclusive communities.
Our Vision
YES! of America United has evolved into its present form where persons with disabilities are given opportunities to be enriched, educated, and empowered enabling them to live fuller lives.
Define me not by my disability; engage me for my abilities and aspirations.
Our purpose, mission, and values all follow the simple idea – “giving a Hand-Up, not a Hand Out.” We believe in this maxim and exercise it by challenging everyone we meet to step up and learn how to live an enriched life via engagement with proactive and positive programs. We provide ample opportunities for people with disabilities to be purposefully engaged by getting out of the house, becoming involved and getting educated. We encourage people to join us and be enriched with our outreach trips and our volunteer program opportunities, or by volunteering elsewhere in the community.
People who get involved often say “YES! saved my life. Without YES! I would not be where I am today. Without YES! I could not be doing what I am doing!” That means getting involved, working, volunteering, being empowered and engaging with the community at large.
At YES!, we understand where you are coming from, and we have a proven and tested way to get you where you want to be; because we have gone before, we have walked the walk and now we are here to help you move forward in your life. If you or someone you know is interested in getting involved, just contact us. Our programs are ongoing, our outreach and social functions are always changing, and our members are willing to help those who are determined to learn how to best help themselves.