| Oktoberfest at Hofbrauhaus Buffalo |
Fri, 10/09/2026 |
Celebrate Oktoberfest with great food, festive beverages, and good company at Hofbräuhaus Buffalo! A portion of the evening's proceeds will be donated to Beyond Support Network.
October 9, 5:30-7:30 PM
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| The Impact of Alzheimer's and Dementia in the IDD Community: Where we stand with clinical trials and treatment |
Tue, 10/13/2026 |
The Impact of Alzheimer's and Dementia in the IDD Community
Presented by the Alzheimer's Association in Partnership with Special Olympics NY
Today, more than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's Disease. As people with Down syndrome are living longer than ever before, research shows they face a 90% lifetime risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, making dementia awareness, early detection, and research especially important for this community. Join us for a program to learn about the impact of Alzheimer's and other dementias. August 26, 2026, 6-7PM. To register visit https://bit.ly/Alz26AUG26 or call 800-272-3900. Join us for a program to learn about the impact of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. The presentation will also feature information on current Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s disease clinical trials presented by Dr. Beau Ances, a nationally recognized leader in the field, highlighting ongoing research advances and
opportunities to participate in groundbreaking studies
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| DREAM Symposium 5th Anniversary |
Wed, 10/14/2026 |
Disability Rights and Employment Awareness Symposium
The event brings together inclusive employers from the Capital District and beyond, offering job seekers a chance to network and interview on-site. State and non-profit service providers will be available at a dedicated resource fair to provide information on essential supports, while an assistive technology fair will feature demonstrations from leading tech industry partners.
Click Here to Register for the Free Event
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| Science Cafe: Panel Discussion on Parenting with Disabilities |
Thu, 10/15/2026 |
A Science Café is a discussion about science in a social setting. Community members talk with researchers about real-world issues and the ways that research can impact health. Science Cafés are open to the public. The discussion will have two perspectives: parents with disabilities and their lived experience, and parents with children with disabilities and their lived experience. The panel includes Max Donatelli, Parent and Advocate for People with Disabilities, David Herring, Parent of a Child with Disabilities, Nicole LaMonte-DeGolier, Parent and Family Advocate from Parent Network, Rich Marino, Panel Facilitator, Parent and Advocate for People Inc. Erin Reisdorf, Education and Community Engagement Coordinator for Parent Network Jennifer Serniuk, PhD, Department of Family Medicine, University at Buffalo.
For more information, contact Grace McKenzie, Community Engagement Coordinator, at 716-465-319 or gracemck@buffalo.edu.
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Office for People with Disabilities