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About the Role We’re seeking an Assistive Technology Intern to support projects that explore how technology can better serve people with disabilities. This flexible, hands-on role offers exposure to assistive tech across design, research, and implementation. Interns select at least one project area based on their interests and skills.
Project Areas (choose one or more):
Assistive Technology Database: Help organize and build an internal catalog of assistive devices using Microsoft Office/SharePoint tools.
Assistive App Design: Brainstorm and design accessible app concepts that address unmet needs for adults with disabilities.
3D Print Design: Design or modify 3D-printable tools and assist with tracking and managing print requests.
Assistive Tech Research: Research and share new or emerging technologies that could be used as assistive tools.
Who This Is For
Individuals interested in technology, design, research, or social services.
Those curious about how technology can positively impact people’s daily lives.
No prior assistive technology experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to learn.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To ensure fairness, safeguard transparency, and promote an equitable workforce environment, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process.
Founded in 1957 as the Young Adult Institute, YAI remains at the forefront of an extraordinary movement aimed at empowering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. YAI’s 4,000 employees provide supportive housing, education, medical, dental, and mental health care, job training, community integration, and social enrichment for more than 20,000 people with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and all other intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout New York, northern New Jersey, and California.
At YAI, we are driven by our mission of living, loving, working, and learning. This applies not only to the people we support but to our staff as well. Commitment and passion for the work continue to unite employees and drive the organization forward. Empowering the people we support to reach their goals remains at the heart of our organization.
Members of the YAI Network include:
- YAI
- Premier HealthCare
- Manhattan Star Academy
- National Institute for People with Disabilities of New Jersey (NIPD/NJ)
- International Academy of Hope (iHOPE)
