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The Developmental Disabilities Alliance of Western New York (DDAWNY) is a collaborative group of member voluntary agencies that provide services to people with developmental disabilities. While honoring individual agency missions, it is the intent of the Alliance to assist agencies to develop relationships, promote unified strategies and share risks for the mutual gain with and for the benefit of people with developmental disabilities.

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Send us an email using the CONTACT US button in the upper left corner, or call us at (716) 877-7007. The DDAWNY Offices are located at 7 Community Drive, Cheektowaga, NY 14225.

Helpful Documents

Click here for a copy of the MSC School Protocol, updated April 2008

Click here for a listing of Contact Information for WNY agencies .

For this and other useful documents, visit our Document Library .

DDAWNY Members

AGAPE Parents Fellowship*

Allegany Regional Development Corp.

ARC of Orleans *

Aspire of Western New York *

Autistic Services, Inc. *

Baker Victory Services *

Bornhava*

Buffalo Hearing and Speech Center*

Cantalician Center for Learning *

Chautauqua Adult Day Care

Claddagh Commission, Inc. *

Community Services for the Developmentally Disabled, Inc. *

Continuing Developmental Services *

Cradle Beach *

The Dale Association, Inc.*

Deaf Adult Services*

Early Childhood Direction Center*

Epilepsy Foundation of Western New York*

Excalibur Leisure Skills Center, Inc.*

Genesee County Chapter NYSARC, Inc.*

Goodwill Industries*

Grace Community Services*

Headway of Western New York*

Heritage Centers *

Heritage Christian Services *

Learning Disabilities Association of Western New York *

Lutheran Service Society of New York*

Niagara Cerebral Palsy*

Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara *

Parent Network *

Parent to Parent of NYS*

People Inc. *

Phoenix Frontier Inc.*

The Resource Center*

Rivershore, Inc.*

SABAH (Skating Assoc. for the Blind & Handicapped)

St. Mary's School for the Deaf *

SKIP of New York, Inc*

Southeast Works*

Suburban Adult Services, Inc. *

Summit Educational Resources *

Yad B' Yad, Inc.

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Lecture on Universal Design

Professor Edward Steinfeld of the UB School of Architecture and Planning and Director of the Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access (the IDEA Center) will present a lecture on "Changing Paradigms from Accessibility to Universal Design". Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012 at the Museum of disAbility History from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm.
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Legislative Forum

Announcing NYSRA's 2012 Legislative Forum in Albany on February 6 & 7: Acting on the State Budget and Priorities for People with Disabilities
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Legislative Breakfast Presentation

On December 2nd, DDAWNY hosted a Legislative breakfast with a powerful message from families to our legislators. Click on "Read More" to download a copy of the PowerPoint presentation that was given that day.
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2011-2012 DDAWNY Guide to Services

The 2011- 2012 Guide to Services is here! A very helpful resources for individuals and families.
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Getting Ready for DD DAY! 2012

It is time already to start thinking about Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day (DD DAY!) 2012 on May 24th at a new location- The Niagara Falls Convention Center. Original artwork can be submitted by any individuals with developmental disabilities for the conference logo contest. The deadline for submission is January 21, 2012. Visit the DD DAY Committee Page for other information and forms such as vendor/ sponsor forms and Presenter's form.

DD DAY 2012

For the most up-to-date info., visit our DD DAY Committee Page!

Guide to Services

DDAWNY Annually publishes this helpful document listing services available to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in the WNY Area:

2011 DDAWNY Guide to Services.

Events Calendar

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Recommended Websites

Change the "R" Word!! This site campaigns to eliminate the negative word "retard" from our vocabulary and change it to RESPECT. The "R" Word Campaign

RRCEP II Visit The Region II Rehabilitation Continuing Education Website by clicking this link: RRCEP 11

American Worker: For a satirical look at the plight of Direct Care Workers, visit this website, developed by United Cerebral Palsy and ANCOR, WhoWillCare.Net. The site pits "Flip the Fry Guy" against "Carrie Caregiver" as the two contestants sing their hearts out for a raise and to become the next American Worker.