16 year-old New York State PROMISE student Malcolm has a promising future in the performing arts sector. This past summer he was hired to be an actor by an independent movie company and is also a talented singer and performer. PROMISE has connected him with professional development opportunities to further his budding career in the midst of his health challenges. PROMISE is also helping Malcoms entire family prepare for the future.

Breaking into the Performing Arts Field

Stories from the NYS PROMISE initiative. NYS PROMISE is a research project for 2,000 families in New York State with 14-16 year old teens who receive 
			Supplemental Social Security income (SSI). The goal of the NYS PROMISE project is to explore the best ways to help kids with disabilities receiving 
			SSI successfully transition from high school to adulthood.

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Stories from the NYS PROMISE initiative. NYS PROMISE is a research project for 2,000 families in New York State with 14-16 year old teens who receive Supplemental Social Security income (SSI). The goal of the NYS PROMISE project is to explore the best ways to help kids with disabilities receiving SSI successfully transition from high school to adulthood.

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