Post Adoption
 

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

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

NEW DIRECTIONS YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES, INC.
GLOBAL VILLAGE THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE

    • Case Management, Advocacy, Crisis Response, Respite, Mental Health Services and Support Groups
    • North Office: 1455 Kensington Avenue, Buffalo
    • 716.834.9413
    • Sylvia Inman, ext 212 or sinman@ndyfs.org
    • Gina Marie Tasca/Burket, ext 214 or gtasca@ndyfs.org
    • Support group meetings for teens and separate meetings for parents are held from 6-7:30 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of every month at Global Village Therapeutic Foster Care, 1455 Kensington Avenue, Buffalo. Any adoptive families are welcome.
    • South Office: 356 Main Street, Randolph, NY 14772
    • 716.358.3636
    • Leslie Shellenbarger, ext 202 or lshellenbarger@ndyfs.org
    • www.ndyfs.org

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