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Voting Rights for Persons with Developmental Disabilities
The New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities has released a memorandum on voting rights for persons with developmental disabilities. Read the full release below, or visit the OPWDD website for more. The National Voter Registration Act of 1993...
Aspire Reopening Safety Plans
Aspire of Western New York invites you to review the following Safety and Reopening Plans. Free Standing Respite Community Based PreVoc Programs Community Based Supports- Community Habilitation and In-Home Respite (Self-Directed and Traditional), Community...
Aspire Center for Learning Reopening Plans
In preparation for the reopening of Aspire Center for Learning, the Leadership Team of Aspire of WNY has compiled an Education Reopening Plan. Download the plan and related attachments by clicking the links below. Aspire Education Reopening Plan School Reopening Plan...
Aspire Announces Appointment of Chairperson to Quality Partnership on Diversity & Inclusion
Demetrius Brooks, Associate Director of Residential Opportunities Demetrius began his career at Aspire in 2011 as a Direct Support Professional in residential. Demetrius joined Aspire while he was pursuing a Master’s Degree of Science and Criminal Justice from...
COVID-19 Resources for Self-Advocates
Here are some great resources made by and for people with developmental disabilities about COVID-19. Self Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center Click on the underlined words to see the resources: Informational Video on COVID-19 What You Need to Know About...
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:
An Update from NY State of Health
As we work through these challenging times together, NY State of Health is committed to ensuring access to affordable, quality health insurance for all New Yorkers so they can get the care they need during this state of emergency. With the recent closure of businesses...
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.
Aspire of WNY Statement on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
We have received a directive from the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) that we are to temporarily suspend our services for all Day Habilitation, Day Treatment and Prevocational Programs, effective 5 p.m. today. After appropriate COVID-19...
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