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Youth Voices is a storytelling series featuring the experiences, perspectives, and journeys of young adults with disabilities who have participated in programs and events hosted by the Metropolitan Parent Center (MPC) at Sinergia.
The story below was originally shared by Gianni, a self-advocate and panelist in the NYC Youth Panel Summer 2026. During the live event, Gianni joined other young adults with disabilities in sharing her experiences transitioning from high school to adulthood, discussing self-advocacy, independence, inclusion, ad the lessons she has learned along the way.
The story that follows is shared in Gianni's own words.
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Welcome to the Metropolitan Parent Center
The metropolitan Parent Center (MPC) is one of the only four Parent Training and Information Centers (PTIC) in all of New York State, providing information, training, and one-to-one support to families of children ages 0-26 with the full range of disabilities, and to the professionals who work with them. The MPC helps parents gain the skills and knowledge to help their children develop academic and functional skills that lead to independent productive adult lives.
Funded through the U.S. Department of Education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.