🎉Congratulations to Juliana LaBruna on earning her BCBA certification!
Juliana, who is a behavior case manager at Summit Academy Enhanced, completed more than 2,000 field hours to become a board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA). We're proud to celebrate our BCBAs!
Apples, pumpkins, and all the fall fun! STEPS Clarence and East Amherst recently went apple picking, while STEPS Amherst visited Badding Farms to find their perfect pumpkins. What a beautiful time of year to get outside and enjoy the autumn season! 🍎🎃🍂
The STAR parent training Transition to Adulthood will be held from 10-11 am on 11/7. This training will cover many components of the process for transitioning students who will graduate with a Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential. View our flyer: ow.ly/8n3F5100sGK
The Summit Center’s Behavioral Health Clinic offers autism evaluations for children and adults, along with ADHD and mental health evaluations and evidence-based counseling.
To schedule an appointment, call us at (716) 799-8521 or visit TheSummitCenter.org.
Join us for STAR Training: Chores for People with Different Abilities on 11/4 from 6–7:30 p.m.! Learn practical ways to teach children chores based on their developmental level and build independent living skills. Details: ow.ly/g72Y50ZZFMF
Join us Nov. 3 for The First 50 Days, a virtual workshop with Dr. David Meichenbaum on troubleshooting challenging behaviors in neurodiverse students.
🕛 12-3 p.m. | $105
Includes 3 CTLEs, Psychology CEs or Social Work CEs.
Register: ow.ly/fyNP50ZZlpJ
The STAR parent training Toileting will take place from 6:15-7:15 pm on 11/ 3. This training identifies the challenges that caregivers face and teach strategies that focus on using reinforcement to encourage skill building in this area. View our flyer at ow.ly/4IXU50ZYq8e
Congratulations to our CEO, Lisa Foti, on being featured in Buffalo Business First’s 2026 Power 200 Women list! We’re proud of Lisa’s leadership and her commitment to making a difference in the lives of children and adults across WNY.
Read the article: ow.ly/7ZFQ50ZYpSg
Ready for a rewarding career with great benefits, supportive leadership, and opportunities to grow? We're hiring!
Become a #DifferenceMaker and find your next opportunity with Summit: ow.ly/vZz250ZXZOB
Your support makes a lasting impact! Every ticket purchased, sponsorship secured, and dollar raised at the Summit Gala helps The Summit Center provide essential programs and services for the children and adults we support. Be part of something meaningful! SummitGala.org
The STAR parent training Introduction to OPWDD & Care Management will take place from 10-11 am on 10/24. This training will provide an overview of OPWDD and the services offered, along with navigating the care management system. View our flyer at ow.ly/ajr250ZWg1H
✨Can’t make it to the Stay Golden Summit Gala? You can still make a difference! Become an underwriting sponsor. Dessert, bar, DJ and welcome sponsorships are still available. Support The Summit Center Foundation at SummitGala.org!
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✨ ONE MONTH AWAY! Don’t miss your chance to purchase ticket to the Summit Gala happening Friday, Nov. 6. Tickets are on sale now at SummitGala.org. We can't wait to see you there! 💛
The STAR training Independence with AAC will take place from 6:15-7:15 pm on 10/20. This training will teach caregivers to integrate the use of their child’s augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device into family routines. View our flyer at ow.ly/2Bq450ZTT0c
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✨Our Stay Golden Summit Gala is guaranteed to be a fun time! Featuring guest speaker Alexandra Knox, silent and live auctions, dancing, and more, this is one event you won’t want to miss.
The STAR training Community Social Skills will take place from 6:15-7:15 pm on 10/14. This training will provide caregivers with an overview of generalized methods for the use of prosocial behavior in community spaces. For more information, view our flyer: ow.ly/KKgU50ZSCxo
🎁 Missed our Gift Gathering this week? You can still help make our Summit Gala shine! Purchase an item from our Amazon Wish List, and it will be shipped directly to The Summit Center.
We appreciate your support! ✨
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The Summit Center is hiring a Community Engagement Coordinator in Amherst! Help lead signature events like the Summit Autism Walk and Gala, build community partnerships, create engaging content, and more.
Ready to become a #DifferenceMaker? Apply today: thesummitcenter.org/careers/
If you’re 70½ or older, you can donate directly from your IRA to The Summit Center through a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) and potentially save on taxes! Talk to your financial advisor or call us at 716-629-3428 to learn more about how you can support Summit.






























