| Chicken BBQ Fundraiser |
Fri, 09/11/2026 |
Join Beyond Support Network for their 2nd Annual Chicken BBQ on Friday September 11th and kick off the season by picking up a delicious dinner, showing your Buffalo Bills spirit, and entering for a chance to win our Buffalo Bills Merch Raffle Basket!
Enjoy a Chiavetta's BBQ chicken dinner while supporting Beyond Support Network and our mission to enrich the lives of people with disabilities right here in our community.
Good food. Bills spirit. A great cause. What better way to kick off football season?
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| Night at the Museum with CYSHCN |
Sat, 09/12/2026 |
The Erie County Office of Health Equity presents:
Night at the museum with CYSHCN (Children & Youth with Special Health Care Needs)
Family Resource Fair
Saturday, September 12, 2026
5:30-8:30 pm
Buffalo Museum of science
1020 Humboldt pkwy, buffalo, NY 14211
FREE ADMISSION, RESOURCES, FOOD, & ACTIVITIES
TO REGISTER: SCAN OR VISIT
bit.ly/eriecountynatm2026
or call 716-858-1920
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| Kites and Kindness Cookout |
Sat, 09/19/2026 |
Join Mental Health PEER Connection for a day of fun, connection, and community at our Kites & Kindness Cookout!
Saturday, September 19, 2026
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Cheektowaga Town Park – Shelter #1
2600 Harlem Road, Buffalo, NY 14225
Bring your own kite or borrow one of ours and enjoy:
Free hot dogs
Kite flying
Free family-friendly activities
A welcoming space to connect, celebrate kindness, and have fun together!
Interested in volunteering? Please call Kevin at 716-836-0822 ext. 147.
To RSVP or request accommodations, contact Christine at 716-836-0822 ext. 146.
Limited transportation is available by calling 716-836-0822 ext. 147 before September 6.
We can't wait to spend the day with you and your family!
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| Beyond at the Ballpark |
Sun, 09/20/2026 |
Cheer on the winners of our 2026 Beyond Lip Sync Battle as they throw out the ceremonial first pitch and perform their winning routine before the Bisons game.
September 20, 12:05 PM
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| 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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| 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