For more than two decades, the Nosek family has walked hand-in-hand with Aspire of WNY. Their son Billy grew up with the agency—from job training in high school, to attending day programs, and to eventually settling into an Aspire of WNY group home that he proudly...
Aspire of WNY hit the greens once again on Monday, June 2nd, for our annual Going Fore the Green golf tournament at Park Country Club in Williamsville! While the sun mostly stayed behind the clouds, nothing could dampen the energy as golfers from all over Western New...
For people with disabilities, technology is empowerment. It runs deeper than staying connected or keeping up—it’s a gateway to greater independence, creative expression, and new opportunities that maybe once felt out of reach. As the digital world continues to evolve,...
The energy was high, the smiles were big, and the applause was loud as students in Aspire of WNY’s World of Work (WOW) program gathered on June 6th for their graduation celebration at Ilio DiPaolo’s Restaurant and Banquet Facility! Surrounded by family, friends,...
Every year, West Seneca East High School rallies over 1,000 students, faculty, and staff for Trojans Take Action Day—a district-wide initiative dedicated to giving back through hands-on service projects throughout the community! Aspire of WNY was honored to be...
She used to wonder if anyone would listen. Now, she’s the one holding the microphone. “We need people to help us—people who care about us and want to work with us,” says Brandi, her voice steady and assured. “But they also need to treat us like human beings. We...
The smell of charcoal in the air. Laughter echoing through parking lots. Cheerful employees dancing around in an inflatable chicken suit. That’s how you know barbecue season has officially hit Aspire of WNY! With smoky grills working overtime and volunteers moving at...
Jennifer Savo has always believed in the golden rule: treat everyone with respect. She is a writer, an advocate, a speaker, and a true inspiration. For Jen, advocacy isn't just a concept—it's a way of life shaped by resilience and a deep desire to be heard. Jen is a...
Complements of Aspire of WNY’s Quality Partnership on Transition (QPT), we invite you to check out the Spring 2025 Edition of Transition Times. Transition Times is a newsletter organized by QPT; one of many initiatives QPT has to support transitions across the...
It’s been a long time coming, but the day has finally arrived! After years of referring individuals to satellite locations for Occupational Therapy (OT), Aspire of WNY is thrilled to begin a new chapter of offering on-site OT services at our 7 Community Drive and...