For over 50 years, Aspire of WNY and Jamestown Elks Lodge #263 have teamed up to provide holiday dinners to local families of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This year was no exception—155 hot turkey dinners and 86 Walmart gift...
Aspire of WNY is proud to formally announce recent additions and promotions within our agency's administration team. These promotions and additions are critical as we continue to better work towards an innovative future focused on efficiencies, health and safety, and...
What do Legos, phone stands, and dragons all have in common? They’re all creations of Tech Today’s new 3D printer! Over at Aspire of WNY’s Technology Today location, individuals are mixing creativity and hands-on learning with the help of a brand-new 3D printer. The...
Lights, cameras, action! Paris Adams, an individual who receives services from Aspire of WNY, was recently recognized as the Self-Advocate of the Month by the American Association of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry (AADM) for his participation in the FRAME film...
We all know that cops love a good donut—but did you know they also love supporting Aspire of WNY? On January 31st, officers from the Cheektowaga Police Department made special deliveries to local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) service providers in...
Aspire of WNY’s On Ice event at Northwest Arena in Jamestown was an unforgettable evening filled with frosty fun! On Saturday, January 25, families and friends gathered in Jamestown for an evening of ice skating, curling, bumper car battles, and supporting our agency!...
After 30+ years of dedicated service, Mary Anne Coombe, Vice President of Day Habilitation Services at Aspire of WNY, has retired, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, compassion, and a strong belief in our agency’s mission. Her career at the agency began in 1993...
Buffalo may be extra cold this winter, but Aspire of WNY knows how to heat things up with our annual Winterval celebration at Buffalo RiverWorks! With ice skating, curling, a basket raffle, a delicious dinner buffet, and inclusive activities, there’s something for...
Aspire of WNY recently hosted a Legislative Roundtable in partnership with Developmental Disabilities Alliance of Western New York (DDAWNY), bringing together local policymakers, agency leaders, and advocates to discuss critical issues affecting the broader...
Recently, on the evening of January 4th, 2025, one of Aspire of WNY's group homes in Williamsville suffered a fire incident. Due to training, incredible response time, staying alert, managing an emergency, and supporting the residents in their personalized...