intake@aspirewny.org 716.838.0047 DONATE DONORS SERVICES ABOUT EVENTS EMPLOYMENT NEWS & MEDIA SURVEYS CONTACT US Educational Services Aspire Center for Learning’s mission is to enhance the lives of our students by providing the highest quality education and services for developmental disabilities, using state of the art technology, equipment, instructional strategies and therapeutic interventions. In September of 2014 Aspire proudly opened its fully renovated and expanded Center for Learning campus on Union Rd. Our developmental disabilities school now features state of the art technology, 100% accessibility, 21st century environmental controls and new specialty spaces including a Cafetorium, Life Skills classroom and walking track. Programs that offer individualized services include: Early Intervention: Provided in home or community based settings for children birth to 3 years of age. Preschool: Provided in comprehensive integrated classrooms or in home and/or community based settings for students, ages 3 to 5 years. School age: Provided in comprehensive classroom settings for students, ages 5 to 21 years. Summer Work Skills: Provided in comprehensive classroom settings with supported internships at local businesses throughout the community. Evaluations Evaluations, to determine each child’s eligibility into the early intervention or preschool programs, are conducted by a fully licensed and certified team of professionals. Evaluations are available in the following areas based on your child’s needs: Education Psychological Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy Speech-Language Therapy Vision Evaluations must be requested through the County you reside in for Early Intervention or the county you reside in for preschool. Specialized Services Technology: State of the art technology is offered to every student as a means of facilitating learning. Examples of technology used at the Center for Learning: Interactive Smart Boards Computers Touch Screen Monitors iPads Augmentative Communication Devices for assessment and training Switches for environmental access Power wheelchairs for mobility assessment and training Sensory: State of the art sensory program for students with sensory deficits and needs. Adaptive Equipment: A department of trained staff that can create alternative seating and positioning options for students. Also includes adapted equipment to access communication devices, therapy and educational materials. Program services as mandated on Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) for Early Intervention and Individualized Education Programs (IEP) for Preschool and School age are: Education Vision Behavior Intervention Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy Speech-Language Therapy Nursing Professionals that make up each student’s team are licensed and certified by New York State. Parents are an important member of the team and are invited to attend regular team meetings to discuss their children’s progress and areas of need. Specials provided by certified staff Adapted Physical Education Art Music Specialized Clinics offered at the Center for Learning in partnerships with WNY area vendors Orthotic Clinic Wheelchair/Mobility Clinic Adaptive Equipment Clinic To get started, call 716.505.5700 Educational Programs Early Intervention Preschool Program Aspire’s Children’s Discovery Corner School Age Program School to Adult Life Transitions Early Intervention is a family centered program. Children from birth to 3 years of age and their parents or caregivers participate in a home and/or community based program. Support is given throughout the evaluation and intake process and continues throughout each child’s enrollment. Services for developmental disabilities are provided by a multi-disciplinary team of special education teachers, vision teachers and clinicians including physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists. Program for Newborns to 18 Months: Learning Communication Feeding Positioning Handling Gross and Fine Motor Development Program for 18 Months to 3 Years: Developmental Play Activities Self-Help Skills Language Development Gross and Fine Motor Development TO GET STARTED, call: 716.505.5700 Services must be requested through the county you reside in. About Aspire Aspire of WNY works with children and adults with developmental disabilities across Western New York, working to help them realize their full potential. Support Aspire Make a donation to help support our programs and activities. DONATE NOW Email Updates Copyright © 2021 Aspire of WNY | All Rights Reserved sitemap | privacy policy Website Design by J. Fitzgerald Group