Yesodot's families come from over 30 cities and towns in
the Greater Boston community. Individuals with disabilities
served range from young children to adults. These individuals
have a variety of disabilities: developmental disabilities
and developmental delay; learning disabilities; Autism, Pervasive
Developmental Disorder, and Asperger's Syndrome; Cerebral
Palsy; Down Syndrome; physical disabilities; mental illness;
special health care needs; and low incidence disabilities.
Yesodot also serves individuals with visual impairment and
those who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Yesodot serves all
members of the family: parents, siblings and grandparents,
in addition to children, teens and young adults with disabilities.
Yesodot's families believe that young people with strong and
empowered families will reach their fullest potential and
will lead more independent lives.
