TO: Person Centered Services Care Coordination FROM: Aspire of WNY, Toni Sullivan, Director of Vocational Services DATE: May 3, 2023 SUBJECT: Aspire of WNY Vocational Services Contacts & Life Plan Follow Up To whom it may concern: Aspire of WNY Senior Employment...
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Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to our Helping Hands basket raffle!
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...
Pierogis? That’s Right! Aspire of WNY’s First Annual Pierogi Masterclass Raised $3,000+ for Individuals with Disabilities!
As we're counting down the days until Dyngus Day, Aspire of WNY is excited to share that our first annual Pierogi Masterclass event at Sto Lat Bar was a huge success, raising over $3,000 for Aspire of WNY programming for individuals with intellectual and/or...
Senator John Mannion is Reelected as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Disabilities!
Congratulations, Senator John Mannion on your reelection as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Disabilities! Senator Mannion has had a steadfast focus on disability issues and legislation during his time in public office. He has been instrumental in passing key...
Aspire of WNY’s Community and Independent Living (CILS) Division Celebrates 1st Community BRIDGES Graduation!
On November 30th, 2022, Hayley, William, George, and Michaela were Aspire of WNY's first graduates from the Community and Independent Living (CILS) Community BRIDGES 1.0 program! Community BRIDGES, through CILS, helps individuals with independent living skills,...
Aspire Health Center Provides Update on Telemedicine, In-Person Visits
Martha Farewell, Vice President of Clinical Services for Aspire, has provided an update for Aspire Health Center patients. Click here to download the letter and learn more.
Governor Cuomo’s PAUSE Program
Updated April 17, 2020
Governor Cuomo’s PAUSE Program has been extended through May 15, 2020. Find full details on this program here.
The Governor’s 10-point NYS on PAUSE plan is as follows:
Protect Yourself and Your Family from Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities has published a comprehensive guide with recommendations and information on how to help protect yourself and your family during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Residential Opportunities
Residential Opportunities Residential Opportunities is open and providing our full array of services in all of our community based homes (IRAs). We are carefully following national and local directives to ensure we are keeping our residents safe and healthy. We are...
Suspended Services
Suspended Services at Aspire Effective March 19th, Community and Independent Living Supports has temporarily suspended Pre-Vocational Supports, Free Standing Respite, After School Respite, Saturday site based Respite. We are continuing limited Community Habilitation,...