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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...
Transition Times Fall 2019
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2018 Annual Report
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Transition Times Spring 2019
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Transition Times Winter 2019
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Media Contact
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Aspire of WNY Media Response Team
Aspire of WNY Administration – (716) 505-5502
Aspire of WNY Administration (After Hours) – (716) 210-8125
Peggie Giambra – (716) 505-5502, peggie.giambra@aspirewny.org