Change The World, NOT The Person.
About Us
We are parents and community members who assist fellow families with this lifelong diagnosis that has no cure. In these past 30 years since we began, we often hear parents make a profound statement, "I hope I live one day longer than my child.” This leads to the question, “Who will care for my child when I’m gone?” When we first formed, 31 years ago, the prevalence rate was 1-in-2,500; now it is 1-in-29!
Our Mission
We provide social, community, education, and civic opportunities for all individuals and their families with autism and other related developmental disabilities to enhance their health and well-being through a person-centered approach.
Our Vision
We combat isolation and loneliness and assist individuals and their families to lead productive, rewarding lives within their community. We are certified to guide individuals and families with special needs through the financial, legal, health, and government systems to enhance their quality of life in a culturally competent and respectful manner to all.
FUTURE NEEDS PLANNING:
Certified Special Needs Consultant
We are certified to offer specialized person-centered planning in NY State with you and your family in mind. We offer a menu of services where you can pick and choose for each stage of life. Income and estate size has very little to do with the type of future planning we offer. And if you are a grandparent raising your autistic grandchild, please contact us and we will get your affairs on the right track for this final phase of your life. Book a consultation with our experts today!
BE A FRIEND, MAKE A FRIEND
Social events and activities for all ages who identify as neurodiverse. Look on our Facebook Page for more information. Some of our events include: All-Abilities Club Nite, Spectrum Connections Social Group, Autism Night at the Hockey Game, Autism at the Ballpark - all are free events for those with autism! They are funded by our Annual Fundraiser, small grant foundations and the UWNY BLT. Go to our Contact Us to page to sign up for notifications of the next event! or Like and Follow our Facebook Page for the latest!
Navigation and Guidance
We will help you make sense of all the resources, benefits and services available to you and your family. It's a complicated system and we all need help. The system of services change as we go through each of our life stages. We don't just "check the boxes", we actually provide real, authentic guidance through the eyes of the parent or the individual. We will break it down to make it less complicated and will provide the information to you in the utmost respectfuly, culturally competent way.
Let’s Talk
Do you want to do more, be more, accomplish more, but don't know where to begin? I'm here to help you get started.
Don't wait another moment. The time is now. The person is you. Take the leap and start living.
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