YAAS!
About YAAS!
YAAS! (Young Adult Association of San Juan) was created in October 2019 when it was noticed that there was an evident lack of supports for young adults living with disabilities who completed their Community Transition Program through the High School after the age of 21.
YAAS! is a social and community service group for young adults living with disabilities helping to bridge that gap in support. The group is open to anyone aged 17+ and meets weekly via Zoom on Fridays 3-4 pm.
Additionally, the group organizes monthly events like bowling, theater outings, holiday parties, and community activities.
As a group of young adults with differing disabilities, we advocate for more accessibility and inclusiveness in our small community. YAAS! also aims to equip group members with essential life and job skills, all while making the learning process enjoyable through engaging events.
YAAS! Life Skills for Independence and Confidence
At YAAS!, we believe that learning essential life skills should be fun, empowering, and connected to real-world experiences. Through group activities, workshops, and community events, members build skills that support independence, confidence, and self-advocacy.
Our life skills focus areas include:
- Healthy Relationships
- Cooking Skills
- Social & Emotional Skills
- Employment Skills
- Money Management
- Self & Community Advocacy
At YAAS!, we know that when young adults have the tools, support, and confidence to thrive, they can shape their own paths—and help create a more inclusive community along the way. Every skill learned is a step toward greater independence, connection, and possibility.
YAAS! Events
National Disability Mentoring Certification
In spring 2022, with financial assistance from Mentor WA, YAAS! was able to represent the Family Resource Center and train with the Disability Mentoring Coalition and Partners for Youth with Disabilities, to become a nationally certified Disability Mentoring organization.
The inclusion plan and capstone project from YAAS! was focused on building a Disability Awareness training that could be delivered on a local level. This project was so inspiring that YAAS! was invited to participate in fall 2022 in a National Senior Certification and successfully gained certification at this uppermost level at the end of 2022.
To date, YAAS! has delivered their Disability Awareness Training to 5 San Juan Island organizations and they will continue to offer this training on an ongoing basis. Updates will be posted here.
Do you need additional assistance?
Call (360) 378-5246
Do you need additional assistance?
Call (360) 378-5246