Self Advocacy Association of New York State - Western Region Office

1200 East and West Road Building 16 Buffalo, NY 14224 sanys.org/
Sophia Roberts, Regional Coordinator
716-560-9307

Administrative Fax
518-382-1954

Fax
716-517-3458

Mike Rogers, Grassroots Presenter
716-517-3598

Administrative Office
518-382-1454

Primary Services
Self Advocacy Support

Description
Helps people start and maintain self advocacy groups. Holds monthly regional self advocacy meetings, hosts yearly regional conferences, and connects people with statewide and national self advocacy events. Conducts trainings for students and adults with disabilities as well as staff and teachers on self advocacy, self determination, and empowerment; systems advocacy within the service system for people with developmental disabilities and the community. Teaches self determination and self directed services. Teaches disability awareness to disabled and non-disabled people.

Hours
Vary.

Eligibility
Open to all.

Service Area: WNY.

Intake Process
Call Sophia Roberts or Sue O'Hearn, Regional Coordinators.

Program Fees
Free.

Date of Official Change
May 22, 2019

Contacts
Sophia Roberts
Regional Coordinator
western@sanys.org
716-560-9307
Sue O'Hearn
Regional Coordinator
sohearn@sanys.org
585-461-8741