Monthly Archives: July 2015

My Brother Rocks The Spectrum Foundation is our 501(c)3 (tax id #46-4393642) non-profit organization that helps families receive the funding they need to participate in our social skills/activity groups, classes, camps and more. This allows children to be able to use the specialized sensory swings and activities WRTS offers. We offer these groups to children and young adults from 2 to 18yrs of age. Our mission is to provide all…

ATAK Interactive is a full-service digital house located in Los Angeles. They are a service-first kind of company that works hard to create the right solutions for you and your organization or brand. They work with organizations and businesses just like yours who do amazing work offline and need some help online. Finding a company that can do everything you need isn’t easy. Finding one that does it right, on…

Cradle Beach was founded in 1888 with the sole purpose of serving underprivileged children from the city of Buffalo in a time when diphtheria, cholera infantum and typhoid were major killers of infants and children. The Fresh Air Mission, as it was called then would provide a place where these children could enjoy the sun, water and wind, while having enough to eat. They were brought to the shores of…

The Developmental Disabilities Alliance of Western New York is a collaborative group of member voluntary agencies that provide services to people with developmental disabilities.  While honoring individual agency missions, it is the intent of the Alliance to assist agencies to develop relationships, promote unified strategies and share risks for the mutual gain with and for the benefit of people with developmental disabilities. See More!

Hello and welcome to Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center. We offer innovative services to children and adults with communication disorders and specialized education needs. We believe communication is a basic human right, and as such, we offer a variety of communication-based therapies to service Niagara and Erie counties and school-based programs in Chautauqua County. It brings me joy to see our nearly 350 employees out in the community helping over…

Many times, the greatest things start with humble, quiet beginnings. For Aspire of Western New York, a young mother planted the seeds that would soon grow into a legacy of caring, devotion and hope. Sherwood Moss was born March 25, 1945, to Mr. and Mrs. David Moss. A year-and-a-half later, Sherwood was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. There was little assistance for the Moss family as they lovingly cared for their…

Slogan Support. Educate. Connect. Empower. Tag Line We Provide 1-On-1 Support and Education on Disabilities, Special Education and Services. Mission Supporting families and professionals to empower individuals with disabilities to reach their full potential. Who We Are Parent Network of WNY is a not-for-profit agency that provides education and resources for families of individuals with special needs (birth through adulthood) and for professionals. Parent Network of WNY provides 1-on-1 Support…

From humble beginnings 30 years ago, which began with a 12 month education program, Autism Services has grown into an agency with five locations, offering a plethora of educational and quality of life programs that include: Adult Day Programs, Residential Programs, Supported Employment, Family Support Services (including Medicaid Service Coordination, Respite, In-Home Clinical Support Program, Therapeutic Recreation for Children with Autism (TRAC) and an After School and Vacation Camp Program) and related Clinical…

The Autism Society of WNY Chapter's philosophy is to support the parents and caregivers of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We do so by information and referral services, holding Parent Support Meetings and bi-annual workshops. The Autism Society's efforts are focused on meaningful participation and self-determination in all aspects of life for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. We promote individual, parental and guardian choice to assure…

Summit’s steadfast commitment to excellence is built on a foundation of evidence-based practice which causes us to continually review and measure results – not only for our consumers but for our entire organization. Methodology throughout our programs is based upon the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, which has been identified by hundreds of scientific studies as the most effective method to teach individuals with autism and other special needs.  We…

Autism Speaks was founded in February 2005 by Bob and Suzanne Wright, grandparents of a child with autism. Their longtime friend Bernie Marcus donated $25 million to help financially launch the organization. Since then, Autism Speaks has grown into the world's leading autism science and advocacy organization, dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for…