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Aspire of WNY's Beleaf-Abilities program continues to GROW across our agency, giving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities meaningful opportunities to connect with nature and build new skills. Through this program, participants can plant seeds,...

Written by: Jenn Argy, Aspire of WNY Supported Individual and Communications Intern   Advocacy begins with a voice. Paris Adams has been using his for more than fourteen years through his work with Aspire of WNY, focusing on the practical issues that affect...

On February 21, 2026, Aspire of WNY hosted our annual On Ice event, and what an incredible time it was! At our most attended On Ice event yet, guests enjoyed ice bumper cars, ice skating, drinks, and delicious food from Wegmans. As a special bonus, attendees also had...

Aspire of WNY recently hosted our 7th annual Winterval fundraising event at Buffalo RiverWorks on January 29th. Despite the cold weather, many came together to spend time with family and friends while taking part in ice skating and curling. For those who chose not to...

Across Western New York, communities are rethinking how public spaces are designed—and who they are truly built for. At the center of this shift is universal design, an approach that moves beyond minimum accessibility requirements to ask a more intentional question:...

Every Friday morning at Aspire of WNY’s 7 Community Drive Day Habilitation, the cafeteria comes alive with something unexpected. People wander in early, chatting with friends, picking their favorite spots, and waiting for the familiar sound of music that signals the...

Aspire of WNY’s Fredonia iXpress Aspiring Artists were buzzing with excitement as they geared up for their big adventure to the Buffalo Zoo—and their imaginations wasted no time getting there first! In the iXpress studio, artists let their creativity run wild as they...