Community Outreach Agencies

Autism Services

Autism Services TRAC Program (Therapeutic Recreation for Children with Autism) is designed to help people with autism spectrum disorders develop recreational competence, leisure interests, and socialization skills within a loosely structured, relaxed environment.

Contact

• Call 716-631-5777

Community Services for the Developmentally Disabled (CSDD)

Offers the following to eligible individuals from the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD): At Home Residential Habilitation, Just Chillin’ (Community-based, one-on-one day habilitation without walls), Enhanced Services Program, Individual Services Environment, Parents & Youth Program, Project COACH, Safe House, Specialized Case Management, and Supported Employment.

Contact

• Call Admissions — 716-883-8002

Epilepsy Association of WNY

EAWNY provides individual and family counseling, case management, information & referral, vocational services, service coordination for Medicaid, and education on Epilepsy.

Contact

• Call 716-883-5396

Goodwill

Offers various training programs with job placement assistance. Must be referred by Vocational & Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID).

Contact

• Call 716-854-3494

Headway

Provides assistance through advocacy, education, training, referrals, and peer support for those who have suffered from brain injuries.

Contact

• Call 716-629-3636

Heritage Centers

Heritage Centers offers a community training opportunity, in cooperation with Cornell University, addressing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Contact us if you are interested in learning more about ADA training programs, the cost of the sessions, how it could benefit you or your workplace.

Contact

• Call Heritage Centers Training Department — 716-833-8601

Heritage Christian Services

Residential and day habilitation programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. Provides service coordination, day respite care, at-home rehabilitation services and health services such as physical, occupational and speech therapies.

Contact

• Call 716-743-2020

Niagara Cerebral Palsy

Offers the following to eligible individuals from the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD): Residential Services, Vocational Services, Educational Services and Clinical Services.

Contact

• Call Admissions — 716-883-8002

NYS School for the Blind (Batavia)

Offers educational programs for children and young adults, ages 5 through 21, who are legally blind with at least one other disabling condition.

Contact

• Call 585-343-5384

Parent to Parent WNY

One-on-one emotional support provided by trained volunteers for families of children with disabilities. Also provides information on disabilities and resources, as well as training and workshops to assist parents.

Contact

• Call 716-517-3448
• Call Toll Free — 800-305-8813

People Inc.

Offering respite care as an essential part of the overall support that families may need to keep their family member with a disability at home.

Contact

• Call 716-838-0047

Summit Educational Resources

S.T.E.P.S. (Success Through Engagement and Positive Supports) is a highly-individualized, community-based program for adults with developmental disabilities. S.T.E.P.S. offers participants the opportunities to volunteer for community organizations, engage in leisure activities, and develop vocational skills that interest them.

Contact

• Call 716-629-3400