Celebrating 40+ years of dedication & impact! We're proud to share that the 37th Annual Developmental Disabilities Day (DDDay) Conference, hosted by the Developmental Disabilities Alliance of WNY (DDAWNY), awarded our very own Rick Banner, Director of Day Services, with the 2025 Family/Caregiver/Advocate Award for his incredible contributions to the IDD community! Rick has spent more than four decades championing person-centered practices, supporting people to advocate for themselves & helping shape inclusive communities. Beyond his work with us, Rick has volunteered on the DDDay conference committee for 20 years & currently serves on the board of Spina Bifida of WNY. We are so proud! Join us in congratulating Rick on this well-deserved recognition! _____ Developmental Disabilities Alliance of Western New York-DDAWNY #PeopleInc #DDDay2025 #DisabilityAdvocacy #DDAWNY #BuffaloNY #WNY #WhereYourWorldOpensUp (fb)

We had a wonderful time celebrating the Annual Community Active Participation Program (CAPP) Awards! This special luncheon recognized participants from all four of our CAPP sites for their outstanding contributions & involvement in their communities. Every honoree received a well-deserved certificate of recognition. A special thank you to our keynote speaker, Engelic Everett, for sharing her powerful words & uplifting message. We’re proud to celebrate the achievements & impact of the people we support - every single day! ____ #PeopleInc #BuffaloNY #IDD #CAPP #Community #Inspo #WNY #Awards #BuffaloAwards #WhereYourWorldOpensUp (fb)