BEYOND SUPPORT NETWORK FOUNDATION INC

Offers community habilitation services focused on skill development in cooking, money management, transportation, and community integration to promote independence and socialization for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Provides integrated support services to over 1,200 individuals annually in Western New York across the lifespan, from birth through retirement, including early childhood programs, preschool and daycare, day habilitation, employment services, and contract sales through Diversified Labor Solutions.

Accepts vehicle donations as a method to generate funds in support of programs serving children, adults, and families affected by developmental disabilities.

Hosts fundraising events including the inaugural Beyond Lip Sync Battle, which raised $42,000, and the BBQ Chicken Fundraiser held on September 18, 2025, at the Beyond Learning Center in Depew, NY, to generate financial support for programs.

Administers gifts and raises funds to support programs serving children, adults, and families affected by developmental disabilities, with funding directed toward early childhood education, employment training, creative expression, independent living, and related services in Western New York.

Operates administrative offices in Buffalo (including Elmwood Avenue), Depew, and Fredonia, NY, and maintains a confidential compliance hotline for anonymous reporting of suspected fraud, waste, or abuse, with structured incident response and quality improvement processes.

Runs Starlight Studio & Art Gallery in Buffalo, NY as an integrative arts program that supports artistic development for adults with developmental disabilities through professional mentorship, exhibitions, and sales opportunities, including community events such as its 20th-anniversary celebration.

Provides day habilitation services in Depew, NY and at community locations including the Central Library in downtown Buffalo and the Buffalo AKG Art Museum, offering individualized programs focused on life skills, general educational development, socialization, and engagement with professional artists and cultural institutions.

Delivers individualized job skill and vocational training in real-world settings through Diversified Labor Solutions and other programs, supporting competitive or self-employment for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Operates the Beyond Learning Center in Depew, NY to provide educational tools, resources, and programs for individuals of all ages, including news updates, wellness content, and supplemental educational programming.

Conducts CPSE evaluations for preschool-aged children assessing intellectual, speech, social-emotional, adaptive, and motor development, and provides educational advocacy services including record review, family consultation, and representation at CSE or 504 meetings for students with special education needs.

Develops and publishes physical therapy and wellness resources including a pediatric physical therapy playbook on stair climbing, a recurring physical therapy resource series (ongoing in 2025), a yoga video series with Vito Gigante (at least 10 episodes), and educational content on forming wellness committees.