Sensory-friendly activities, no lines, and a therapy dog make meeting Santa a lot easier. Source: “Patient Santa” brings holiday cheer to kids with Autism

Inside a Sonwil Distribution Center location in Cheektowaga, Charles Hardy was focused on his job.He and his co-workers steadily packed boxes of dog biscuits into cardboard cartons. Source: Cantalician Center transitions away from sheltered workshop and adds refugees to labor pool – Business – The Buffalo News

It was a first of its kind in Ontario County, as Thursday marked the grand opening of the Center for Disability Rights in Canandaigua. Source: Center for Disability Rights opens in Canandaigua – Story

Meet Kristin. Kristin was born in 2006 and is diagnosed with Autism. She was nonverbal until she was 4 years old. While she was non verbal, she often used her love of art and sketching as a way to communicate with her family. She would often draw pictures to help let them know what sounds […]

The 2015 Canandaigua Turkey Trot raised $11,000 for the Friends of Ontario ARC Foundation.The proceeds will benefit innovative services for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities, including autism.The event featured a 5K Fun Run/Walk for families on Thanksgiving morning. More than 500 runners participated.The event sponsors included: harvest sponsors BCI Koch Division, Constellation Brands […]

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AKRON, N.Y. (WIVB)- 9-year-old Kristin Maggio is your average fourth grader, only she’s got a pretty special gift. She’s already a published artist. Source: Local 9-year-old with Autism publishes artwork | wivb.com

Aspire’s aims to support to those with developmental disabilities in WNY, helping them to live their lives to the fullest by providing individualized assistance Source: Aspire of WNY | One-Of-A Kind Service For One-Of-A Kind People

Stephen Nawotniak said the book is not about disabilities but about celebrating differences and the story captures that emotion with the help of the illustrations. Source: Book celebrates differences of those with disabilities – Story

Kari Powers takes great pride in her daughter’s achievements.Morgan, 8, was diagnosed with autism in 2009. She received early intervention through the Genesee ARC’s Rainbow Preschool, and is now enrolled in a “6:1:1” elementary school program — six students, one teacher and one aide — in Monroe County. Source: Arc of Orleans | The Batavian