MARCH 21st, 2024 Agency-Wide Message: In the afternoon of April 8th, 2024, WNY will experience a total solar eclipse. This is where the moon will pass directly in front of the sun, blocking out all light, and for a few minutes, our region of the world will...
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Buffalo’s Rich History with the Civil Rights Movement
Andrew Zebrun III submitted this story from Aspire of WNY's Transportation Department. Thank you for sharing your story, Andrew! In honor of Black History Month, I'd like everyone to know just how important Buffalo, NY, has been in the struggle for Civil Rights. A...
Communication Is Different for Everyone…Not Impossible!
As an In-Home Support Respite Specialist with Aspire of WNY, Jennifer Rockenstein has realized that we can't take simple communication moments for granted as we go through the developmental stages of speaking. Every month, Jennifer provides ten hours of respite with...
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Space Heater Memo | January 2024 | OPWDD & Aspire of WNY
INTERNAL EMAIL January 11th, 2024 2:38 PM Good afternoon! All of us like to be warm during the cold weather, and for some of us, we bring in a space heater or use one provided by Aspire to keep our workspace warm. OPWDD issued guidance...
The Who, What, When, Where, and Why of QPDI
In 2024, the Quality Partnership on Diversity and Inclusion (QPDI) wanted to start the new year by reintroducing our partnership to the agency with a little background by answering the Who, What, When, Where, and Why of QPDI. WHO QPDI is an agency partnership...
Happy Employee Appreciation Week!
We've had so much fun celebrating all of our employees this week! We truly can't say thank you enough -- YOU are the reason that makes Aspire of WNY such an incredible place to work and YOU are the reason we can support all of the individuals who receive services from...
Zoey’s Annual Fundraiser Raises $1,200+ to Donate Back to Aspire of WNY’s ADAPT! Fashions Program
Aspire of WNY is proud to have someone like Zoey in our corner! Zoey works to raise funds annually via her Dad's softball tournament. This year, Zoey chose to support Aspire of WNY's ADAPT! Fashions program with her annual fundraiser. Aspire of WNY's Adult Development...
Aspire of WNY’s Art and Wine Celebration
Our largest annual fundraiser is our Art & Wine Celebration applauds the extraordinary talent of several artists who participate through Aspire of WNY’s iXpress Art Program. This evening of live music, food and drink attracts approximately 800 people and will be...