The Children's Guild Foundation

05/27/2026

🎨✨ Share your love for art at our FREE Creators Collective!

This week, participants collaborated on a group art activity where everyone drew each other’s characters in their own unique style — and the results were incredible.

Whether you’re an experienced artist or just love being creative, this is a welcoming space to connect, create, and collaborate.

📍 Every 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Burchfield Penney Art Center

🆓 Free to attend!

Sign up on our website: www.accessibleacademics.org/arts

05/22/2026

Check out https://ow.ly/44E650Z2alH for open opportunities!

05/22/2026

Whether you're a parent, sibling, spouse, or extended family member providing care for an individual with a disability, you're welcome here.

Our goals are to:
- Support families and caregivers of loved ones with disabilities in rural communities.
- Provide a space for connection and mutual support.
- Share tools, knowledge, and resources tailored to rural caregiving.

Register for our upcoming virtual group: https://parentnetworkwny.org/events/rural-disability-family-caregivers-support-group-3/

05/21/2026

🌟 Enrollment Open: summerMAX 2026!
The Institute for Autism Research is accepting applications for its empirically validated social development program for autistic children ages 7–12.
Interested? Contact Dr. Thomeer:
📩 [email protected]
📞 716‑913‑7833

Looking for a supportive, evidence-based summer program focused on social development? The Institute of Autism Research is now enrolling for summerMAX 2026, an empirically validated social development program for autistic children ages 7–12.

📩 For details or to apply, contact Dr. Thomeer at [email protected] or 716-913-7833

05/21/2026

We are adding a brand-new position to our team at Explore & More!

Reporting to the President & Chief Executive Officer, the Executive Director plays a pivotal role in the daily management of the museum. In addition, this role will assist in overseeing the museum’s leadership team, including the department Directors, manages the annual operating budget, and helps shape and execute the long-term vision of the organization.
 
The Executive Director is responsible for strengthening the Museum’s brand, advancing its mission, and ensuring long-term financial sustainability. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of driving organizational results, leading high-performing teams, and demonstrating strong communication, writing, and collaboration skills.
 
Please visit exploreandmore.org/careers for the full job description and to find out how to submit your application.

05/20/2026

TommyCUTS is coming to Buffalo, and we are thrilled to be partnering on this haircutting event. Register here- > https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8jiGHNxgSof5GYLMMbpmoAXbrj85cAc1vMKYOnUfVhymZgw/viewform

05/20/2026

Participants will be able to gain understanding about procedures, NYS regulations, and strategies to promote a parent’s understanding and participation in an Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting.

Register for our FREE In-Person Workshop: https://parentnetworkwny.org/events/special-education-101-training-a-parent-member-7/

05/13/2026

💙 Want to see an organization that’s changing lives every day?
SABAH Inc. offers adaptive recreation programs that help individuals with disabilities build strength, confidence, and joy.

Learn more and get involved: https://sabahinc.org/

05/07/2026

30 days until our biggest event of the year 🍋 Who’s getting ready to celebrate Cerebral Palsy?! Have you registered for Laps of Love? Formed a fundraising team? If not, go on over to www.makelemonaide.org or click the link in our bio and get rockin’ 🙌 We can’t wait to see you there 💚