Sean, an individual who receives services from Aspire of WNY, is well known around the agency for his extraordinary talent for playing the guitar. This talent has not only brought him joy but also has helped to boost his self-confidence and realize his full potential....
Festive tattoos, delicious food, and live performances set the stage for a wonderful afternoon as staff and individuals supported by Aspire of WNY celebrate National Disability Independence Day at the Disability Pride Festival at Canalside in Buffalo, for the second...
On North Forest Road, Aspire of WNY’s headquarters, fondly called Audubon, sits quietly. While unbothered motorists bustle by in traffic, cruising down Millersport highway, this building houses a secret garden of artwork crafted by Aspiring Artists who participate in...
Sunday Funday alert! To recognize and celebrate the hard work of all our employees across all divisions at Aspire of WNY, our agency’s Celebrations Committee organized an Employee Celebration Event at Buffalo RiverWorks on Sunday, July 14th! Based on input from our...
A blazin' good time was had on Thursday, July 11th, when Aspire of WNY hosted its annual Cigar Gift Gathering at the Buffalo Club to help raise funds for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities supported by our agency. This event featured a...
The Busy Bees, the Rainbow Friends, and the Shining Stars marched centerstage on June 6th, proudly wearing their blue caps and gowns as they prepared to embrace bright futures ahead! This event marked the commencement ceremony for the 2024 class of the...
Frat house, or Aspire of WNY home? Seven years ago, the Buffalo News published a segment featuring a group of guys who receive services from Aspire of WNY living together in a shared house. Fast-forward to today, and the same group of guys still enjoy life in...
At Aspire of WNY, our Supported Volunteering and Lifestyle Enrichment (SVLE) program plays a key role in our mission to help support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to realize their full potential and live as independently as possible by...
We are thrilled to announce that Assemblymember Karen McMahon and her office selected Renee Filip, President and CEO at Aspire of WNY, as a 2024 Woman of Distinction Award winner. This award honors Renee's outstanding leadership and dedication to supporting...
Payroll has encountered several continuing errors that we would like to address. We want to remind everyone that daily punching in and out is the best way to be paid accurately. Entering time for employees is more likely to cause errors, which lead to paying them...