Al Sigl Community of Agencies

Today, we honor and thank all the brave individuals who have served and continue to serve our country, along with their families. Your service and sacrifice are deeply appreciated. #ThankYou #AlSiglCommunity #AchievingMoreTogether

Check out our Fall issue of 'broadcast' to catch up on our latest news. https://lnkd.in/gQEZvd5Q #AlSigl #CelebratingAbilities #Inclusion

We’re just 20 days away from WalkAbout 2024! WalkAbout is a cherished and meaningful morning with family, friends, and neighbors as we come together to support Al Sigl’s Member Agencies. This special event brings our entire community together to raise funds that stay local, supporting children and adults of all abilities right here in Rochester. Whether you're walking, rolling, or strolling, every step helps ensure that vital services continue for families across our community. Let’s celebrate inclusion, abilities, and the powerful impact we can make—together! ?? Date: Sunday, October 20th ?? Location: Eastview Mall #WalkAbout2024 #AchievingMoreTogether #AlSiglCommunityofAgencies

Congratulations to Al Sigl Founding Board Chair, Justin Vigdor, for receiving the Rochester Rotary Award. This recognition is beyond well-deserved, acknowledging Justin's dedication to making Rochester a better place for everyone. #RochesterRotaryAward #AchievingMoreTogether #AlSigl

We hope everyone has the chance to enjoy a wonderful and relaxing Labor Day! Our offices will be closed on Monday, September 2nd, in observance of the holiday. #AlSigl

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this morning's opening of our new LiveAbility Lab exhibition space. For over 10 years, Al Sigl has helped connect people of all ages and abilities served on its six campuses with interdisciplinary teams from area colleges and community volunteers. Together, they help develop solutions to real-world access technology challenges. The exhibit includes a variety of projects in progress. Exhibits will highlight how people who take part in Al Sigl Member Agency programs and program staff are the heart of the partnership – submitting project ideas, providing feedback to refine possible design and engineering solutions, and testing prototypes. Heartfelt thanks to those who spoke at the event: Dr. Dan Phillips of Rochester Institute of Technology; President Bob Russell and Dr. Sara Calus, PT/OT Supervisor at Rochester Hearing & Speech Center; Amanda Hefferon, Director of Children’s Services for Happiness House at the Golisano Autism Center; and Tom O'Connor, President of Al Sigl Community. This effort is all about collaboration, and we are grateful for the many friends who joined us today: Don Harel of RIT; Goodwill of the Finger Lakes; Endless Highway, Inc.. Move To Include at WXXI Public Broadcasting Council; Rochester Spinal Association, ThermApparel, and many others. Interested in learning more or have a new project idea to suggest? Visit alsigl.org or contact Peggy Fortune at [email protected] #AchievingMoreTogether #Inclusion

"This month marks 34 years since the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, yet we’re told to keep waiting for our rights, as though we must earn them." @EmilyLadau of Words I Wheel By On July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law to help ensure that people of all abilities have the same rights and opportunities. As we celebrate this milestone, we also recognize how much more needs to be done to remove barriers to full community inclusion. #AlSigl #ADA34 #AchievingMoreTogether #MoveToInclude #CelebratingAbilities

Many thanks to our friends at Rochester Junior Builders Exchange for selecting Al Sigl Community as their Charity of the Year and beneficiary of funds raised through events such as their golf, bowling and volleyball tournaments. We were grateful for the opportunity to join them at their Annual Alumni & Friends Happy Hour to receive the official check.

In just one month, we will be hitting the courts at Tennis Club of Rochester to Serve Aces for Abilities during our exciting 2-day Tennis Benefit. It's not too late to join us. You can register for Friday evening to enjoy a 2.5/3.0 Social Fixed Partner Doubles Round Robin. If a little more competition is your style we still have space for doubles teams in our Saturday team tournament. 6 competing teams, each made up 6 doubles teams to include: Men’s 4.5; Men’s 4.0; Men’s 3.5; Women’s 4.0; Women’s 3.5; Mixed 3.5-4.0 will compete for each point to see who will be the reigning champions this year. Grab your favorite doubles partner and register today! Proceeds stay local and help to support the more than 55,000 children and adults with special needs served by Al Sigl Member Agencies each year. www.alsigl.org/tennis

Happy 4th of July! We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday! Thank you to Latrice, Jeff, Emily, Melvin, Suzanna, Jakobe, Marianna, and Renee for sharing your stories and to everyone who has joined in and shared your support! Thank you to our seven Member Agencies for helping thousands of kids and adults in our community lead more independent lives and be more fully included! Thank you for helping us celebrate #IndependenceDay every day! https://lnkd.in/gT-xJpNF #AlSigl #AchievingMoreTogether #CelebratingAbilities #Inclusion