Check out this video of Vinny, an individual supported by Aspire of WNY, as he discovers he's the winner of the Jamestown Tarp Skunks raffle basket. His joyful reaction and happy dance will brighten your day! Congrats, Vinny! [video width="640" height="480"...
Aspire of WNY's Self-Directed Services is excited to highlight an amazing story of one family's move to independence. Giuliana and Erin Pachioli have been participants with self-direction since 2015. Their goal, along with their family, is to live as independently as...
On Thursday, May 9th, Aspire of WNY hosted its annual Drive-Thru Chicken BBQ at its Chautauqua County headquarters at 140 Mall Blvd. in Jamestown. The event featured delicious chicken dinners prepared by Weidner’s BBQ. The $4,000+ in proceeds from this event benefited...
The Quality Partnership on Transition (QPT) at Aspire of WNY, formerly known as the Student Adult Life Transition Services (SALTS) Committee, seeks to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) during the pivotal transitions they may...
What is Quality Partnership on Transition (QPT), and how did it start? QPT, formerly known as the Student Adult Life Transition Services (SALTS) Committee, is one of the longest-standing committees at Aspire of WNY. The committee was initiated to support...
Are you looking for a fun way to support Aspire of WNY? Well, do we have one for you! Aspire of WNY's Helping Hands program, which assists families/individuals with disabilities in emergencies, is putting on its annual Chicken BBQ, and this year, they have a basket...
Meet Terry, a creative visionary from the Southern Tier who passionately guides individuals supported by Aspire of WNY through the creative process of art of all kinds in her role as an Art Facilitator. Terry’s role as an Art Facilitator involves constantly fostering...
Aspire of WNY Center for Learning's students danced the day away at the annual prom celebration, embracing this year's prom theme, “Sweethearts.” The CFL cafeteria was transformed into a vibrant prom setting, decked out in festive decor to set the mood for individuals...
Culinary enthusiasts and the Aspire of WNY community alike came together to learn how to make pierogi and raise proceeds for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities supported by our agency! Participants purchased tickets, including food, drinks,...
Albany, NY – March 28, 2024 – Yesterday, 29 individuals from not-for-profit provider agencies completed a year-long training program to develop leaders in New York’s disabilities sector. The graduates celebrated their successful completion of coursework at a...