BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) – The race starts at 10am with a post party immediately following the race. Register and start your team by going to http://www.hcf5krun.kintera.org. Heritage Centers have partnered with Embrace the Difference and RACIN (Rolling Athletic Club & Inclusion Network). RACIN is a grassroots organization that is trying to raise awareness and funds […]

It is estimated that Americans discard more than 70 pounds of clothing per person each year, on average – materials that can be reused or recycled rather than going to landfills. The Western New York Coalition for Donated Goods and Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve are encouraging area residents who are spring cleaning to help them […]

State Sen. Rob Ortt is urging the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority to reconsider its proposed plan to discontinue some of its fixed bus routes, which he said would consequently impact its paratransit service. Paratransit transportation is a van service used by individuals with permanent or temporary disabilities who are medically eligible. Ortt is chairman of […]

The ADA Legacy Tour, commemorating the 25th anniversary of passage of the Americans With Disabilities Act, will be stopping in Buffalo Wednesday and Thursday, hosted by the Museum of disABILITY History, 3826 Main S. A reception will welcome the tour from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday. The ADA25 Legacy tour bus contains displays highlighting photographer […]

The Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Foundation is accepting preliminary grant requests for its 2015 Intellectual Disabilities grant cycle through the foundation’s online grants portal. Organizations located in Erie and Niagara counties that focus on enhancing service delivery for children, adolescents and young adults to age 26 with intellectual disabilities may be eligible for funds. […]

Northtowns Parent Support Group Coffee Thursday, May 7, 2015 10 am – Noon Sweet Charlottes 10255 Main Street, Suite 9, (Corner of Shisler and Main) Clarence, NY  14031 Come chat with other Parents/Caregivers of children/individuals on the Autism Spectrum. Sweet Charlottes is a fun and safe place for kids to play.  If you have little children […]

Please join us in supporting a fundraiser for Autism Services, Inc. (formerly Autistic Services, Inc.).  They are having their 3rd annual “Tea for ASD” on Saturday, May 16, 2015 9:30 am – 1 pm at Classics V.   See details below. Tea for ASD To benefit programs and services at Autism Services, Inc.(ASI) Saturday, May 16th   9:30 am – 1 […]

HOLLEY – Taking over the reins of The Arc of Orleans County is a good collaboration, said Donna Saskowski, as she made the announcement Friday night at the Arc of Orleans annual Best Friends Dinner. Saskowski is also director of Genesee County ARC, and sharing her talents with both counties is the first such merger […]

East Aurora High School, 1003 Center St, East Aurora, NY 14052 (map) The 17th Annual Moving Miracles performance “Once Upon A Time..” will be held on Sunday, May 17th, 2015 at the East Aurora High School. There will be a performance at 12pm and 4pm. For ticket information, please contact the Moving Miracles office at […]

SASi, 950-A Union Rd, West Seneca, NY 14224 (map)SASi will be hosting a “Balancing Employment: Not Your Benefits” session. Please see the attached flyer for more information. WHEN: Thursday, May 14th, 2015TIME: 9am – 11:30am with time for individual consults afterWHERE: SASi, 950-A Union Rd, West Senenca, NY 14224RSVP: Friday, May 8th, 2015 via “Balancing Employment: Not […]