Developmental Disabilities Alliance of Western New York-DDAWNY

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While honoring individual agency missions, it is the intent of the Alliance.

The Developmental Disabilities Alliance of Western New York is a collaborative group of member voluntary agencies that provide services to people with developmental disabilities.

10/28/2026

Thanks to continued advocacy and state funding, the DSP vacancy rate is at its lowest recorded level: 13.6%!

This progress shows what is possible when New York invests in the intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) service system.

We must sustain that investment to keep moving forward.

10/28/2026

📣 **DDAWNY Candidate Interview Series**

Hear directly from candidates for Congress, the NYS Senate, and the NYS Assembly serving our region!

🎥 Watch the interviews: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHPsc905ywlY&si=KsbyGybb-6TNuSMZ

🗳️ Early voting runs **October 24–November 1**. Election Day is **Tuesday, November 3**. Learn about the candidates and make your voice heard!

All candidates were invited to participate. DDAWNY does not endorse candidates.

The DDAWNY Candidate Interview Series provides an opportunity to hear directly from candidates running for Congress, the New York State Senate, and the New Y...

10/25/2026

10/23/2026

Meet Katy 👋

Katy is proud to serve as president of Self-Advocacy of Arc Rockland for the second time, representing her peers and ensuring their voices are heard.

“My peers trust me to do the work and complete the work. I am honored to know some politicians, too.”

Katy’s leadership shows why self-advocacy matters. When people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) have opportunities to lead, speak up, and connect with decision-makers, they can help shape the communities and policies that impact their lives.

10/21/2026

🗳 Today, Oct. 19, is Pennsylvania's deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 3 general election.

✅ If you are eligible to vote, you can register or update your registration online until 11:59 p.m. tonight at vote.pa.gov/Register.

10/20/2026

October is !💫

The Erie County Clerk's Office is hosting a Fall DisABILITY Awareness event to celebrate ability, inclusion, & provide opportunity in our community.

Together, we’re promoting employment & access for all with our semi-annual event!

People Inc. The Summit Center Aspire of WNY The Arc Erie County New York New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities

10/20/2026

10/18/2026

New York’s intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) system has made progress, but major challenges remain. Tell your legislators why they must continue to invest in the I/DD community: https://bit.ly/4gIsz1w

10/09/2026

Happening soon!

Are you curious about how laws are made, or interested in having input in the spaces where they are made? In this workshop, the NYS Disability Advocacy Training Network will discuss the lawmaking process, why it is important to advocate in government spaces, and how to talk to the people who make the laws. The workshop includes information specific to New York State and opportunities to practice speaking up to protect your rights. It is for self-advocates (those with a disability) as well as family caregivers. This workshop will be offered on October 8th, from 10 - 11:30am via Zoom.

This workshop is a part of a series to provide self-advocates, parent/family caregivers and others an opportunity to learn strategies to advocacy. The NYS Disability Advocacy Training Network is hosted at The Center on Disability and Inclusion (CDI) at Syracuse University and supported through a grant from the NYS Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD).

To register for this session, and learn about other upcoming opportunities, click here: https://ow.ly/HoVG50ZTfXG

Address

960 W. Maple Court
Elma, NY
14059

Telephone

+15857940408

Website

http://www.ddawny.org/

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