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Enjoying WNY Arts Thanks to M&T Free Fridays!

Enjoying WNY Arts Thanks to M&T Free Fridays!

It's no secret that WNY has a robust arts community with many fantastic galleries, museums, and exhibits sprinkled across the area. Recently, Aspire of WNY Technology (Tech) Today, a Day Habilitation program based out of Tonawanda, NY, has been taking advantage of...

Aspire of WNY Gets Everyone ON ICE in Jamestown, NY!

Aspire of WNY Gets Everyone ON ICE in Jamestown, NY!

In 2024, Aspire of WNY was excited to launch a new event called "On Ice" at the Northwest Arena in Jamestown, NY. Similar to our Winterval fundraiser event in Erie County, we brought On Ice to life in Chautauqua County to provide an accessible winter event experience...

Ice Skating for All at Winterval 2024!

Ice Skating for All at Winterval 2024!

Aspire of WNY was excited to take to the ice at Buffalo Riverworks in February 2024 for another annual Winterval event. With a basket raffle, dinner buffet, hours of ice skating and curling, and accessible activities for all participants, Winterval is an incredible...

Communication Is Different for Everyone…Not Impossible!

Communication Is Different for Everyone…Not Impossible!

As an In-Home Support Respite Specialist with Aspire of WNY, Jennifer Rockenstein has realized that we can't take simple communication moments for granted as we go through the developmental stages of speaking. Every month, Jennifer provides ten hours of respite with...

Employee Spotlight: Meet Matthew Zanghi!

Employee Spotlight: Meet Matthew Zanghi!

In the heart of the Southern Tier, there’s a dedicated individual who is ensuring that every residential space owned by Aspire of WNY is not just a house, but a home. Matthew Zanghi is the Maintenance Supervisor for the Southern Tier, a role that requires...

716Together Podcast Hosts Aspire of WNY

716Together Podcast Hosts Aspire of WNY

Dive into the 716Together podcast to hear Aspire of WNY’s Vice President of Communications, Megan Rechin, unravel our agency’s mission in supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the Western New York region.   716Together is...

Year to Year, QPDI is Here!

Year to Year, QPDI is Here!

Throughout 2023, Aspire of WNY's Quality Partnership on Diversity (QPDI) and Inclusion organized and supported many events aimed at promoting inclusion, understanding, and appreciation of the rich tapestry of backgrounds within our organization and our community....