ADDRESS (Attention Deficit Disorder Resources Education Support
Services)

• includes parent support group and workshops
• Ascension Lutheran Church, 4640 Main Street, Snyder
• 829-2244 X 135
• www.addresswny.org

AKTION CLUB OF EAST AURORA

• community service organization
• operated by persons with developmental disabilities
• meets 2nd Wednesday of each month
• call 655-0195, contact Donald Bach

AKTION CLUB OF WEST SENECA

• a Kiwanis community service organization operated by persons with developmental disabilities
• call 674-6161

ASPERGER’S DISORDER PARENTAL SUPPORT GROUP

• meets 1st Monday of each month at Summit Education Resources, 150 Stahl Rd.
• 629-3445, contact Mary Pat Sperrazza

ASPIRE MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC

• 7 Community Drive, Cheektowaga
• services for duel diagnosis individuals – mental health & developmental disabilities
  acute care, crisis prevention and crisis intervention clinic
• Contact Mary Carol Robertson at 505-5630

AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS SUPPORT GROUP

• meets 3rd Wednesday of the month at Summit Education Resources, 150 Stahl Rd.
• 629-3445

AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP

• Lockport area
• Contact Joanne at 772-2018
• Not meeting at this time. May start up again soon.

BUFFALO SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Committee)

• meets 2nd Tuesday of each month
• provides support to families of students with special needs in the Buffalo City School District
• 833-6735 or 836-0221, contact Joseph Gardella

BUTTERFLY DANCE COMPANY

• Creative dance and movement classes for children with special needs
• Heim Middle School, Williamsville
• 433-7598 – Michelle Richardson
• www.ucandance1@aol.com
  

CENTAUR STRIDE THERAPEUTIC HORSEBACK RIDING

• riding lessons for all children including developmentally disabled, physically disabled, and learning disabled.
• Westfield, NY 716-326-4318
• $20 per lesson

CENTER FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES

• located at University of Buffalo
• offers assessments and clinical services with behavior/learning issues
• works with children, ages 4 – 12
• 829-2244

CENTRAL REFERRAL SERVICE

• developmental disabilities info link is an on-line directory of programs for individuals with developmental disabilities
• directory can be accessed at www.ddinfolink.org

CHALLENGER BASEBALL

• Baseball league for physically and developmentally challenged children
• Official program of Little League
• Amherst Program: for ages 5 to 18, call Jacqui Berger at 839-1224
• Town of Tonawanda and Kenmore Program: for ages 8 to 21, may participate in Challenger events including mini golf and dances, Call Bruce Ruark in the Recreation Department at 831-1001
• Hamburg Program: for ages 6 to 18. Year around activities include pool party, after season dance, bowling and holiday parties, Call Tim Hoelscher at 649-1697
• Pendleton Program: ages 6 and up, Call Cathy at 434-9427

CHEEKTOWAGA PARKS & RECREATION SERVICES

• 897-7205
• adapted recreation activities for children 5-18 years old
• fees vary
• provides clubs/social groups, day camp, Special Olympic sports and swimming for the developmentally disabled

CHILD & FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP

• support group for families raising a child with emotional or behavioral difficulties
• 1st and 3rd Saturdays @ Connor Children’s Center, 824 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo
• 1st and 3rd Wednesdays @ Church of Latter Day Saints, 1424 Maple Road, Williamsville
• respite care available for children during meetings
• 886-1242
• www.eriemha.org

CHILDREN & ADULTS WITH ATTENTION-DEFICIT / HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER

• Mental Health Association of Erie County
• part of national group with 20,000 members
• local chapter - 684-7142
• support, advocacy and referrals
• www.chadd.org

CRADLE BEACH WEEKEND RESPITE PROGRAM

• for children 10 and older
• must be developmentally disabled and living with family
• cost: $65 (or sliding scale based on family need)
• Medicaid waiver program
• 549-6307 Ext. 206
• www.cradlebeach.org
  

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ALLIANCE OF WNY

• source of information regarding services and programs for developmentally disabled individuals
• 1185 Kenmore Avenue, Kenmore
• 877-7007
• www.ddawny.org
  

DISABILITIES UNIT OF NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL SERVICES

• provides free or low cost legal services to individuals with disabilities
• deals with issues regarding special education, discrimination based on disability, Social Security, inappropriate institutionalization, and access to patient records
• 847-0650
• www.nls.org

DOWNS SYNDROME PARENT GROUP

• 832-9334 or 685-8876

EPILEPSY & SEIZURE DISORDERS SERVICES OF WNY

• 339 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo
• 883-5396
• counseling for children with epilepsy
• family support services
• vocational assistance, job coaching, employment services
• www.epilepsywny.org

FAMILIES CAN - MONTHLY ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION GROUP

• Families CAN is family run and driven for parent, grandparents, and foster parents raising a child with social, emotional or behavioral disabilities
• Temple Beth Zion, 70 Barker Street, Buffalo 884-2599
• 6:30 – 8:00pm 2nd Monday of the month
• www.familiescanwny.org

FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP

• for families of children with emotional or behavioral issues
• Buffalo Outpatient Center, 575 Alberta Drive, Amherst
• 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month
• 677-7079 or 832-0720 Ext. 6849

FAMILIES TOGETHER

• provides support, education, advocacy & technical assistance to parents of children with mental health concerns
• newsletter and annual conference
• grassroots lobbying and advocacy
• informational e-mails
• information & referral line: 1-888-326-864
• www.ftnys.org

FLYING DRAGONS RECREATIONAL POWER WHEELCHAIR SOCCER

• Elma Boys & Girls Club, Girdle Road, Elma
• Contact Chris Muller at 685-3976
• Ages 5 – 50
• www.theindependencefoundation.org

GLOW

• offers support, respite, advocacy, information, and newsletters for families of children birth to 21 with an emotional or behavioral challenge
• Hillside Children’s Center – Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming counties
• Stephanie Burke 585-344-0134 ext.112

GOD’S FAMILY: LEARNING, LOVING AND LIVING OUR FAITH

• Baker Hall School, 777 Ridge Road, Lackawanna
• 3rd Saturday of the month 1:00 – 3:30pm
• a faith formation program for disabled persons and their families
• Contact Sharon Urbaniak 847-5505
• Surbaniakbuffalodiocese.org

HEARING TESTS – NO COST

• St. Mary’s School for the Deaf
• Children, ages 0 – 21 years
• Contact Tim Kelly at 834-7200 X169 or Dr. Wilson-Ward ext. 193

LEARNING DISABILITIES ASSOCIATION OF WNY

• advocacy, resources and education for individuals or parents of students with learning disabilities
• support groups for parents
• 874-7200
• www.idaofwny.org

LOUNSBURY ADAPTIVE SKI PROGRAM

• ski instruction for developmentally disabled over age 7
• Rt.219, Ellicottville
• 699-2345 X4413
• Fees - $30 per lesson

MATTER AT HAND PROGRAM

• art education program for developmentally disabled
• Albright-Knox Art Gallery
• Julie 270-8249

MID-ERIE FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP

• for parents of children with emotional and/or behavioral concerns
• alternate Thursdays
• also, 11 – 1 two times monthly on Wednesdays
• 608 William Street, Buffalo
• 855-1384 Susan Cartagena
  

MOVING MIRACLES

• dance and movement classes for special needs children ages 3 to adult
• 2303 Union Road, West Seneca
• 656-1321
• Mon. through Thurs. 4 – 8 & Sat. 9:30 - 1
• www.mmiracle@localnet.com

NON-VERBAL LEARNING DISORDER SUPPORT GROUP

• Contact Shayne at 633-2222 ext. 8582 or Karen at 741-5061

OPEN DOOR SUPPORT PROGRAM

• After school and respite program for children in grades K-6 who have disabilities.
• Recreational and social opportunities are available to the children.
• Jewish Community Center, 2640 North Forest Road
• 688-4114 X333
• www.lackerman@jcc.org
• www.buffalojcc.org
  

OUR PLACE

• group activities and social fun
• young adults (post high school) with disabilities
• www.amherstyouth.com

PARENT CENTER

• 15 E. Genesee Street, Buffalo
• day and evening classes, activities and workshops for parents and children of all ages
• transportation available
• 851-3651

PARENT NETWORK

• provide workshops, advocacy, education to parents of children with disabilities
• run by parents for parents
• have a newsletter
• 332-4175
• www.parentnetworkwny.org

PARENT TO PARENT

• matches families raising children with same or similar disabilities to mentor each other
• offers a list of support groups in New York State
• 1-800-305-8813

PATHWAYS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Heritage Center – 856-4202 X229 Nora
• helps young adults (ages 16-21) with mental health concerns prepare for and enter the work force.
• www.heritagecenters.org

PIONEER AREA PARENT SUPPORT GROUP

• sponsored by Parent to Parent
• for parents of children with any disability
• 2nd Tuesday of the month, Yorkshire Burger King
• Lorraine 716-492-0240 or Beth 716-492-2126

SMILE (Support Me in Life’s Endeavors)

• family support for people who have children with social, emotional or behavioral needs
• groups are parent directed
• child care and transportation is available
• Contact Marge Wright at 433-4487 X467
• Wheatfield: at Wheatfield Senior Center, 2790 Church Road, 2nd & 4th Friday of the month, 7- 8:30pm
• Lockport: Christian Academy, 120 Main Street, 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month, 7 – 8:30pm

SOCIALIZATION & RECREATION GROUP PROGRAM

• for teenagers 12-15 or 16-19 with developmental or medical disability
• spaces are limited
• organized through Women’s & Children’s Hospital
• alternate Friday evenings
• Contact program coordinator at 878-1091 for application

ST. MARY’S SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

• parent support group
• 834-7200 Ext. 178

SPECIAL OLYMPICS OF CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY

• sports, training and competition for people with developmental disabilities
• transportation available
• 4885 Merrit Road, Bemus Point
• 716-386-2288

SPINA BIFADA ASSOCIATION OF WNY

• referrals, education and support
• clubs/social groups for anyone associated with spina bifida or hydrocephalus
• 695-5597 - Jeff

SUPPORT GROUP FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH ATTACHMENT DISORDERS

• parent run group sponsored by the Center for family Development
• Clearfield Library, Williamsville
• 636-6243

TEEN PALS PROGRAM

• Yad B’Yad, 2640 North Forest Road
• Times vary, twice per month
• Open to teens 13 – 18 years who need help with social skills
• $200 per year
• Contact Alexis Alfonso at 688-4033 X343

TOWN OF TONAWANDA YOUTH, PARKS & RECREATION

• summer day camp, Challenger Baseball, Challenger Mini Golf, and social club for individuals with developmental disability
• 831-1001 - Dennis McDonald
• modest fees may be required

UB LAW SCHOOL – EDUCATION ADVOCACY

• provides legal advocacy services regarding school and education issues, including but not limited to, special education
• Jeff Marcus - 634-2753

WNY CHAPTER OF TOURETTE SYNDROME ASSOCIATION

• adult and children’s rap group
• 839-4430

WNY FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDERS FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP

• 3rd Wednesday of the month 7:00 – 9:00pm
• 1625 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo
• 831-2298 X19
• Helenw@eccpasa.info

YogAdapt

• classes designed to introduce and adapt yoga practice for individuals with special needs
  youth ages 9-17 years adults 18 and up
• Dynamic Therapeutic Resources, 1929 South Park Avenue, Buffalo
• 688-4114 X343