October 12, 2017

Imagine a place where we focus on what makes us alike, not how we are different. A place where joy and laughter fills the air, where kids and adults play together, and where everyone belongs.

That’s what Challenger Miracle Field of Greater Rochester is all about. What started as a simple idea – giving kids and adults with disabilities the opportunity to play America’s favorite pastime – has grown into a dream of building a field and play space like no other in our community.

October 12, 2017

David’s Refuge provides a place of respite free of charge for parents and guardians who care for children with special needs or life threatening medical conditions, allowing them the much needed time to rest, reflect and recharge from the stress of full-time caregiving.

October 12, 2017

Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

October 12, 2017

The Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ABVI), founded in 1911, is a premiere provider of vision rehabilitation services to people who are blind or visually impaired throughout the Greater Rochester, Finger Lakes, and Southern Tier areas of New York.

As part of its mission-focused work, ABVI empowers people with vision loss to engage in fulfilling careers by offering a variety of entrepreneurial businesses, including a state-of-the-art contact center, and manufacturing and fulfillment services.

At ABVI, we believe that even though everyone experiences vision loss differently, an individual can be self-sufficient and contribute to his or her family and community after a diagnosis of significant visual impairment or blindness.

We work to make this belief a reality for the people we serve in two ways:

• Our vision rehabilitation services are designed from a person-centered approach to assist people in adapting everyday activities.

• We provide the opportunity through training and skill development to engage in meaningful work.

October 12, 2017

Golisano Children’s Hospital employs more than 200 pediatric specialists and provides a spectrum of care that spans more than 40 specialty areas, serving the more than 85,000 children and their families each year. It serves as the referral center for all seriously ill or injured children from the 17-county Finger Lakes region and beyond. Our missions are to provide comprehensive care for children and their families, educate future pediatricians and pediatric specialists, and perform progressive research that will lead to the medical breakthroughs of tomorrow.

October 12, 2017

The Mission of the Pieters Family Life Center is to provide an environment that will strengthen community and nurture relationships through recreational, educational, social, spiritual, health and wellness opportunities that are inclusive to all people. We are guided by the belief that all people are entitled to the opportunity to mature, to learn, and to grow in an environment that will support their passions, interests, dreams, and goals.

October 12, 2017

We are the regional leader in personalized, interdisciplinary, evidenced-based education and life skill solutions that inspire and empower individuals and the families of those with complex disabilities.

October 12, 2017

Regional Center for Independent Living (RCIL) is a group created to support independent living and disability resources by providing information and assistance for housing, transportation, home care, securing benefits and other disability services. We are here to help you recognize your disability rights and be your network and voice to ensure you comfortably live your life to its fullest potential.

RCIL advocates for the full integration, independence, and civil rights of people with disabilities. Join us today and become part of our family.

October 12, 2017

GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Center’s mission is to change the way the world views Down syndrome through national campaigns, educational programs, and by empowering individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community. We offer free therapeutic and educational programming to individuals with Down syndrome and their families.

October 12, 2017

Al Sigl is a collaborative community network that provides high-quality, cost-effective real estate and business services, while fostering community awareness and philanthropic support to a growing array of nonprofit organizations that serve children and adults with disabilities® and special needs.

October 12, 2017

To provide...
A living and working environment that reflects the love of Christ in action;
Support and respect for each individual’s gifts, strengths and needs;
Opportunity to mature, to learn and to grow;
A life of dignity, worth and expression to which all are entitled as God’s created children.
This is their rightful HERITAGE.

October 12, 2017

To champion our constituent organizations in providing exceptional, holistic and innovative support for the people they serve. Our visionary, integrated stewardship provides life opportunities and empowers individuals and their families to live more fulfilling and independent lives.