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...
Are you looking for a fun way to support Aspire of WNY? Well, do we have one for you! Aspire of WNY's Helping Hands program, which assists families/individuals with disabilities in emergencies, is putting on its annual Chicken BBQ, and this year, they have a basket...
On the evening of April 24, Aspire of WNY’s Multi-Purpose Room at our Audubon location was completely transformed, floor to ceiling, into a full-fledged gallery space for the annual Art Jury event, giving the Met a run for its money! Previously an invite-only event,...
Every spring, just as the frost begins to finally loosen its grip on Western New York, our friends at Cummins Jamestown Engine Plant trade in their desks and tools for something a little different: giving back to the community! During their annual Day of Caring, more...
On a crisp March morning at the Tri-Main Center in Buffalo, the air buzzed with advocacy and a call to action. Aspire of WNY was proud to be part of the Spread the Word Inclusion Event on March 5—a day rooted in compassion, community, and the movement to end the use...
Two decades ago, an individual supported by Aspire of WNY, Mary Hunt, expressed her deep and personal connection to art in a poem that appeared in Aspire of WNY’s 2004 Literary Magazine. In her own words, she described how painting provided her with a sense of freedom...