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This edition of Building Bright Futures is focused on how the Center For Learning (CFL) Renovation Project is developing a specially designed space for the our Physical Therapy and Adapted Physical Education Programs. Aspire of WNY is uniquely positioned to help those among us who have medical frailties, and the Center For Learning's new Therapies and Phys. Ed area will allow us to expand our commitment and ability to help these individuals. By supporting them with individualized therapies and fitness programs, we can support them as they strive to achieve their fullest potential.

This edition of Building Bright Futures is focused on how the Center For Learning (CFL) Renovation Project is creating new space for the enhancement of our Life Skills Development Program. In keeping with our agency's core belief that children and adults with developmental disabilities have the right to realize their fullest potential and live as independently as possible, the creation of an expanded Life Skills program positions us to support that goal.

This edition of Building Bright Futures is focused on how the Center For Learning (CFL) Renovation Project is going to enhance our abilities to continue providing a sophisticated Vision Program and our Behavior Support Programs. For more than 60 years, Aspire of WNY has provided supports to school-age children who are faced with significant challenges requiring personalized solutions and extensive staff commitment. The CFL renovation project is going to result in additional customized space for these critical service offerings.

Welcome to the inaugural edition of Building Bright Futures, an Aspire of WNY newsletter dedicated to highlighting the Center For Learning (CFL) and providing updates on the ongoing renovation and expansion project of our Union Road campus. Over the next few months, we will be providing updates every two to three weeks regarding various aspects of the project, and what it means for the children that you support.

Aspire announced it will match the Oishei grant through a capital campaign to help complete the $9.2 million facility.

"Our direct support staff provides the hands on care essential to the health, safety, inclusion and protection of our most vulnerable citizens, yet they are near the bottom of the wage scale and most have not received a wage increase in 4 years, said Mr. Brandt."

Aspire of WNY is proud to announce that our own President & CEO, Thomas Sy, has been recognized as one of Business First's Power 250. This list is comprised of WNY's most influential people for 2014. Congratulations, Tom! This honor is definitely well deserved!

Harvest Chapel has classrooms that typically remain empty Monday through Friday, the same days that Aspire provides Day Services for clients. Soon after that initial conversation, a truly holistic relationship was born.

This Expo was brought to you by Early Childhood Direction Center, Parent Network of WNY, and People Inc. Wednesday November 20th 2013 Millennium Hotel

Survey: Professionals who support and serve individuals with disabilities say funding constraints imperil New York's ability to sustain services Respondents say services have been reduced or eliminated in the last four years, and waits for services have grown longer - even as demand has increased

Our vision is to create a premier learning environment that will serve our students for decades to come.

Their latest event happened to be at one of the most prestigious art galleries in the country, the Albright-Knox Art Gallery.

Dunkirk, NY -- Spoke Folk and Aspire of WNY celebrated their inaugural Open House on Thursday, March 21 with a crowd of people, "bicycle" cookies, pizza, beverages, and fanfare.

With stars in the sky and fresh powder on the ground, we couldn't have asked for better conditions and neither could the nearly 200 people who attended our 5th Annual Aspire Night on the Slopes.

"UNDISCLOSED" was held on February 4th at "Merge" in downtown Buffalo. Photographic works created by iXpress Participants were displayed.

HEALTHeLINK is a collaborative effort among various health care organizations in Western New York.

A showcase of art, music and love!

Henry shared, in a touching presentation, how at age 3 he was left at Willowbrook Institution for 23 years and how he turned his history of mistreatment into a life of advocacy for all persons with disabilities.