Melanie Wing, who is part of the iXpress Art program with Aspire WNY has found a unique way to express herself through writing. Despite not speaking, Melanie has a strong love for words and uses them as a way to communicate her thoughts and feelings. She...
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...
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....
The Quality Partnership Medical Committee is focused on all factors that impact the health and well-being of those supported and employed by Aspire of WNY. As part of our ongoing effort to share initiatives to keep people healthy and safe, we are sharing information...
Aspire of WNY's Lakewood, NY, iXpress studio is known for many incredible works of art, fun times, and now, repurposing many donated items they receive. The most recent repurposed project was a huge, old "starving artist" canvas that had become damaged. It was...
Having Fun While Connecting the People We Support with the Resources They Need--Meet AOCI! Here at Aspire of WNY, each employee works in a collaborative process that ensures we can provide the best support possible to the 3,500+ individuals with intellectual and...
Aspire of WNY's Quality Partnership on Diversity & Inclusion (QPDI) takes time to identify key dates throughout the year where we can all spend a moment, or more, pausing and reflecting on their meaning and impact across people, communities, and the world. In...
After this special story, you may be left drooling over this delicious culinary dish! Meet Justin -- an individual supported through Aspire of WNY's Community & Independent Living Support (CILS) team. With the support of the team, Justin has been cooking for about...
Aspire of WNY driver, sports podcaster, and longtime member of the Bills Mafia, Dave Kaprosch wears many hats (and maybe even a cape.). Beginning his tenure at our agency in 2021, Dave filled the role of a respite transportation driver after his retirement from his...
Tassels were turned on November 14th and 15th, as Aspire of WNY held graduation ceremonies to help recognize the graduates of the B.R.I.D.G.E.S. 1.0 and 2.0 programs at the agency’s Training Academy. B.R.I.D.G.E.S. (Bridging Relationships, Integration, Dreams, Goals,...