Since 2004, our mission remains steadfast - to support individuals with autism spectrum disorder, and their families, by expanding and enhancing opportunities to improve quality of life. Our vision is to collaborate and innovate within our community to support every individual with autism spectrum disorder, and the people who care for them across a lifetime. We aspire to be the premier model of support for the autism community.
At Lifetime Assistance, we offer a full spectrum of residential, vocational and support services throughout the Greater Rochester area and beyond to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Independence, Dignity & Respect
We are a dedicated, hands-on partner providing supports and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to help them achieve their full potential and to be fully immersed in our community. Whether it’s getting a job in the career field of their choice, living as independently as possible, or leading a healthy and happy life, these goals are reached because we reach them together. By combining our expertise and training with a deep understanding of each person’s specific desires and needs, we can facilitate person-centered plans that will best foster independence, dignity and success.
Supporting families and professionals to empower individuals with disabilities to reach their full potential.
Parent Network of WNY is a not-for-profit agency that provides education and resources for families of individuals with special needs (birth through adulthood) and for professionals.
We provide 1-on-1 Support and education through resources, workshops and support groups to assist families of individuals with disabilities to understand their disability and navigate the support service system.
The Self-Advocacy Association of New York State, Inc., is an organization founded, and led, by people with developmental disabilities for people with developmental disabilities. We promote the awareness and recognition of the civil rights and responsibilities which include the opportunities and choices of equal citizenship.
SANYS embodies an unshakeable belief in the power of the human voice to make a better world for oneself and others.
Nothing about us, without us
Our goal is to help self-advocates build the skill and courage needed to speak up for themselves and others. We believe that empowered self-advocates can help create inclusive communities and a person-centered and person-directed system of supports. To further this goal, the SANYS board and delegated staff members support self-advocates and self-advocacy groups regionally and statewide. SANYS encourages self-advocates to speak for themselves individually and collectively.
Transforming communites to include everyone by partnering with people with disabilities, their families and those who support them.
Ensuring every person has the right to define and lead a fulfilling life.
Starbridge’s fundamental commitment to Accessibility Belonging Inclusion Diversity and Equity (ABIDE) guides how we make decisions, interactions and drives our mission and vision.
Our Mission
Empower people to live truly integrated lives and reach their full potential within a progressive community.
Our Vision
The Arc of Monroe is an inspiring organization supporting people who are living their lives with an unprecedented focus on possibilities. We are broadly recognized as leaders who refuse to set limits and boundaries and believe in every person’s ability.
Core Values
Camaraderie | Creativity | Empathy
Excellence | Integrity | Perserverance