AAC Project of WNY

05/28/2026

Thank you to Vanessa—one of our board members—for stepping in and helping out at DD Day

Each year, DDAWNY hosts a resource event for developmentally disabled individuals, their families, and community providers at the Niagara Falls Convention Center. It’s a great opportunity to learn about services and supports, connect with others, and build community through shared resources and networking

05/09/2026

We are excited to partner with Burchfield Penney Art Center for a safe, sensory-aware art experience for neurodivergent individuals and their families.

Join us for these sensory-aware sessions, a free, creative program for neurodivergent individuals and their families. In a welcoming and inclusive environment, children, teens, adults, parents, siblings, and other relatives can enjoy a tour followed by hands-on art experiences. Through playful, low-pressure activities, participants can support social connection, encourage engagement, and explore new ways to experience art. A quiet space with sensory items will also be available as a calm retreat when needed.

You can email [email protected] for more information or register at:

https://burchfieldpenney.org/events/event:05-17-2026-1-30pm-neurobelonging-tours/

05/02/2026

Bray did a great job working AAC Project’s table at The Summit Center Autism Walk today - it’s not too late please consider donating…

https://givebutter.com/2026AutismWalk/braydens-bandwagon/braydenschmitt

https://aacproject.org/donate

04/25/2026

One week from today AAC Project is honored to be a vendor at The Summit Center Autism Walk! Join us on Saturday, May 2 as we come together to celebrate neurodiversity. Register, donate, and learn more at:

The Summit Center’s Autism Walk, presented by West Herr, is a community-wide effort to raise funds in support of Summit’s programs and services in Western New York. It enables people like you to be a part of something truly life-changing for families affected by autism. Join us on May 2 for a fu...

04/02/2026

04/02/2026

April 1st is the start of Autism Acceptance month!

03/15/2026

Today, the AAC Project of WNY partnered with the Burchfield Penney Art Center to launch Neurobelonging Tours: Sensory Crossovers — See sounds. Feel colors. Experience art differently.

Designed for neurodivergent individuals and their families, this pilot tour offers a welcoming, sensory‑friendly, and interactive way to experience art together.

A heartfelt thank you to the incredible docents and to Education Director Mary for creating such a thoughtful and engaging experience. We’re also deeply grateful to the families who joined us and helped make this pilot tour so meaningful.

Just as Charles Burchfield saw sounds and felt colors—what he called “Sensory Crossovers”—we invite everyone to explore art in a space where every way of sensing and experiencing the world is valued and celebrated.

This is only the beginning, and we look forward to creating more opportunities for neurobelonging in the arts.