Yo Soy Así

05/18/2026

Construction officially started on Sussex Woods — a 25-unit affordable housing community in Randolph Township that will include apartments specifically designed for residents with special needs.

05/12/2026

This Thursday, May 14th, DDD will be hosting a webinar to go over transitioning into the adult system & the DDD intake process!

To learn more about what will be discussed and register, please go here: 32ecd4b7-80a9-48c7-9a25-bb2c1d9da522@5711ee8f-5e83-4145-be03-c551134f4160" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/32ecd4b7-80a9-48c7-9a25-bb2c1d9da522@5711ee8f-5e83-4145-be03-c551134f4160

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to every mom — especially the special needs moms who show unmatched strength, endless patience, and unconditional love every day. You are seen, appreciated, and deeply admired. 💐💙

04/22/2026

Les invitamos a todos a participar de este taller en español traigo por Guiding Hands Guardianship Services para la comunidad de habla hispana. No se lo pierdan, esto es información vital para las familias con ID/DD.

We will be hosting a Spanish DDD workshop. If you know someone who could benefit, please share this flyer.

04/18/2026

Today wasn’t just a workshop… it was a living reminder that when we come together, we create something extraordinary 💙

Uniting the Pieces by Yo Soy Así became a space where hearts connected, where differences were not only accepted but celebrated, and where every single piece found its place—just like every person in our community.

Each mosaic we created tells a story of resilience, love, and unwavering strength. It reflects families who show up every day with courage, individuals who shine in their own unique way, and a community that chooses inclusion, again and again.

For 12 years, we have made autism visible—not with words alone, but with action, with presence, with purpose. And today, we proved once more that real change happens when we open our hearts, when we listen, and when we stand together.

Because this is bigger than a moment.
This is a movement.
A movement that says: you belong, you matter, and you are never alone.
Let’s keep building, keep advocating, and keep lighting the way—piece by piece—until inclusion is not something we talk about, but something the world lives every day.
💙 April is just one month. Our commitment is forever.

Guerlina Perez Nunez Nayrobi Vargas Patty C Quispe Digna Perez Erika Nunez

04/10/2026

💙 Después de un largo invierno, volvemos a celebrar Autism Awareness Day en YSA💙
Te invitamos a nuestro taller de Mosaico y Pizza 🍕🧩✨ “Uniendo las piezas” de Yo Soy Así ✨

Crearemos un hermoso bouquet de mosaicos utilizando distintos materiales 🎨
📅 Sábado 18 de abril a las 2pm
📍 20 Mill St., Paterson, NJ 07504
⚠️ Cupo limitado

👨‍👩‍👧 El cuidador debe permanecer durante el taller.
💙 Gratis para personas con autismo
📧 Registro: [email protected]
(Enviar email no garantiza el cupo. Espacios sujetos a disponibilidad, envía tu email cuanto antes please.)
¡Ven a crear, compartir y unir piezas con nosotros! 💫

01/16/2026

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12/08/2025

✨ Comunicado al Club de Lectura Yo Soy Así ✨

Durante el mes de diciembre tomaremos una pausa en nuestros encuentros. Les invitamos, no obstante, a continuar con su lectura para seguir avanzando juntos en este hermoso recorrido literario.

📚 Retomaremos nuestras sesiones en enero, renovados y listos para el siguiente capítulo.

Con aprecio,
Yo Soy Así

12/06/2025

PJs on. Cocoa warm. Santa in the house. And our Yo Soy Así kiddos? Absolutely thriving. 🎄💖

Our Christmas PJ Movie Night turned into a sensory-friendly, joy-filled winter wonderland—complete with empanadas, panetones, cookies, cozy vibes, and all the magic our families deserve. We know holiday events aren’t always easy for our special-needs community, so creating a space where everyone could relax, feel included, and truly enjoy the night meant everything. ✨

Endless thanks to our incredible volunteers, generous alies Guillermo Garcia and ShopRite, our amazing sponsors The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , for filling the evening with warmth, entertainment, delicious treats, winter accessories, and food bags for every family.
Joy is better when everyone can join in—and last night, EVERYONE did. ❤️
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays Yo Soy Así families ! ❄️🎄✨"Yo soy asi" Hispanos Unidos por el Autismo Guerlina Perez Nunez Patty C Quispe Digna Perez

11/27/2025

Feliz día de Acción de Gracias Familia 💙! 🦃🍂🍁