The Summit Center

Summit is a non-profit organization providing evidence-based treatment to children & adults with developmental, social, and behavioral challenges.

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Our Building Friendship Fridays program helps young adults connect with peers while exploring new interests through activities like cooking, fitness, and volunteering. Participants build self-advocacy skills, gain confidence, and strengthen their independence in the community.

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Our students enjoyed a special evening at their disco-themed prom, celebrating with friends, music, food, and plenty of dancing. Students voted for their prom court and captured memories at photo stations. Thank you to our staff for making this a special event for our students!

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Congrats to Sarah on her next chapter! After graduating from STEPS Clarence Center, Sarah made the decision to join Summit’s Community Prevocational Service through PACE at the University at Buffalo. We’re so proud of Sarah for reaching her goals and pursuing new challenges.

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The STAR parent training Introduction to OPWDD and Care Management will take place from 10-11 am on 6/13. This training focuses on an introductory overview of OPWDD and the services offered, along with navigating the care management system. For more info: https://t.co/XVsk0Dioa8

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You can help us reach our goal! https://t.co/jhq4fR14HV

If you weren’t able to donate before the Autism Walk, there’s still time to support individuals with autism and their families. Thank you to everyone who joined us on May 2. Let’s keep the momentum going!

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Know a NYS licensed SLP? The Summit Center is looking for Speech Language Pathologists to join our team! Click the link for more details: https://t.co/zFuaszCE19

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Last week, Summit was presented with a $1,500 donation from Smallwood Drive Elementary School, raised through the school’s annual fifth-grade Autism Acceptance T-shirt design contest. Thank you to Principal Crozier and the students for their support of autism acceptance!

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In honor of Autism Acceptance Month, the Peregrine Angels at Peregrine Senior Living at Cheektowaga raised $410 for Summit through a basket raffle, lottery tree, and cookie sale. Thank you to the Peregrine Angels for supporting autism acceptance!

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The STAR parent training Adaptive Skills will take place from 6:15-7:15 pm on 6/10. This training will identify challenges that caregivers typically face and teach strategies that focus on using reinforcement. For more information, view our flyer at https://t.co/Sf3OU3R847

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As we wrap up the week, let's not overlook some of our most vulnerable neighbors. The I/DD community and their workforce deserve our advocacy and support. Join us in reminding lawmakers the importance of including the full 4% TII in the final NYS budget: https://t.co/XH3BEhUZMc

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Our message is clear: funding for the I/DD care system must keep pace with demand. A full 4% TII is essential to sustain services, support staff, and ensure providers can continue to meet the needs of New Yorkers with I/DD. Tell your legislators here: https://t.co/XH3BEhUZMc

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I/DD providers continue to face detrimental staffing shortages and rising operating costs. A full 4% TII in the final NYS budget would help alleviate the burden on providers, staff, and the I/DD community. We urge lawmakers to include the full 4% TII: https://t.co/XH3BEhUZMc

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We may see a final NYS budget as soon as this week. A full 4% TII is imperative to stabilize I/DD services, support the workforce, and protect the progress providers have already made. Please join us in reminding our legislators to keep the progress going: https://t.co/XH3BEhUZMc

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Investments made last year are already making a difference. Without consistent funding, that progress is at risk. As NYS lawmakers continue to debate the final budget, we urge our leadership to include a full 4% TII to stabilize the I/DD service system: https://t.co/XH3BEhUZMc

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This week is critical for the NYS budget, and the TII is actively being discussed. Providers supporting the I/DD community are facing rising costs and staffing shortages. Please tell your legislators they must include the full 4% TII in the final budget: https://t.co/XH3BEhUZMc

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There’s still time to make an impact! ❤️ https://t.co/jhq4fR14HV

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Autism Walk! We’re still working toward our fundraising goal, and donations can be made through June 1. Every dollar helps support critical programs and services.

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The STAR parent training Behavior Basics will take place from 6:15-7:15 p.m. on 6/4. This virtual training will focus on proactive strategies to help caregivers reduce challenging behaviors that their children may exhibit. For more info, view our flyer at https://t.co/sMwwH5BOgp

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Want to make a difference in a child's life? That's what our classroom aides do every day.

Explore open opportunities and start your journey: https://t.co/0WWyiTXISw

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The Summit Center’s episode of the award-winning series @AllAccessGarcia is airing nationwide. We’re proud to educate our community, and beyond, on how to support students with autism. Tune in to Buffalo Toronto Public Media or your local public TV affiliate to catch our episode.