Latest News Discover the latest articles and press releases about CP Rochester and all of Ability Partners. Generation ROC: 5-year-old with nonverbal autism honored for outstanding progress Tuesday, April 15, 2025 Carmelo will serve as the 15th Annual Autism Awareness & Acceptance Walk Honorary Chair on April 26th 2025. Read More Cerebral Palsy Rochester 5K Friday, December 8, 2023 The Ability Partner's Foundation teamed up with CP Rochester as it held its 18th Annual 5K Run on Saturday to take strides for people of all abilities. Read More Ability Partners Foundation 5K Race Thursday, December 7, 2023 The Ability Partners is taking strides for people of all abilities Oct. 14 as the 18th Annual 5K Run for Fun/1M Walk for Wellness returns to CP Rochester. Read More Special Olympics Athlete to Chair Race Wednesday, December 6, 2023 The Ability Partners Foundation is Taking Strides for People of All Abilities on October 14 as the 18th Annual 5K Run for Fun/1M Walk for Wellness returns to CP Rochester! Zachary Sands, 25, will be this year’s run ambassador! Read More Comedians LOLing for The Golisano Autism Center Monday, December 4, 2023 Laughing is good for the soul and on Sunday, September 24 laughter will also be used to raise money for a great cause! The Golisano Autism Center is hosting the Laugh Out Loud Comedy Fundraiser to raise money in support of their amazing and important foundation. Read More About Us Adult Services Children Services Employment News Events Foundation More About Us Adult Services Children Services Employment News Events Foundation More Donate Now

Upcoming Events Shoe Drive Monday, November 30, 2026 Ability Partners Foundation We want your gently/used shoes! Read More The Giving Cup - Cocoa For a Cause Sunday, December 6, 2026 Ability Partners Foundation Come to the ROC Holiday Village for your Hot Cocoa needs! Read More Online Apparel Sale Monday, December 7, 2026 Ability Partners Support Ability Partners agencies with branded gear! Read More We hope you can join us! We have a lot of fun events planned, so grab some friends and come out and join us. All proceeds from these events support the programs and services offered through Ability Partners agencies: CP Rochester, Happiness House, and Rochester Rehabilitation Center. In appreciation of our major donors, please visit our Sponsorship Opportunities Page . About Us Adult Services Children Services Employment News Events Foundation More About Us Adult Services Children Services Employment News Events Foundation More Donate Now

About Us Adult Services Children Services Employment News Events Foundation More About Us Adult Services Children Services Employment News Events Foundation More Donate Now Early Intervention The Augustin Children’s Center provides limited onsite early intervention services such as special education, speech, social work, and occupational/physical therapy to children with a wide range of disabilities from birth to age three. Parents, teachers, and therapists work together to create individual plans for each child. Special Education : Our special education teachers use targeted games, activities, and play techniques to help children engage in the world around them. Speech Therapy : Speech therapists use sign language, vocabulary development, and articulation training to help children build communication skills. They also work with children with eating and swallowing difficulties. Physical Therapy : Physical therapy allows children to work on muscle strength, coordination, flexibility, and mobility. Our warm water pool (94 degrees) helps children achieve maximum range of motion while building core strength, tone, and balance. Plus, it’s fun! Occupational Therapy : Occupational therapy helps develop the skills necessary to be successful in fine motor, self-help, and sensory skills. This may include activities such as feeding and dressing, manipulating toys, pre-writing, and being able to take in and respond appropriately to stimuli in the environment. Home/Community Services : To best support families and understand how children interact with their home environment, therapists, teachers, and parents work as a team providing services at home, daycare, and other community settings. Developmental Group Services : CP Rochester’s Augustin Children’s Center provides a ‘group experience’ that offers a wonderful opportunity for two-year-olds to receive special instruction and related services at the Center. This allows the children to take advantage of the pool, playground, therapy equipment, and services available at our convenient location. Family Services : One of the important goals of early intervention is working with the entire family for the benefit of the child. All parents are offered the opportunity to participate in the Augustin Children’s Center’s monthly parent Support Group as well as individual counseling sessions to help manage challenges. A master’s level social worker helps families access other needed community programs and resources. The Early Intervention Program is funded through New York State and Monroe County for children under the age of three who have an eligible diagnosis or developmental delay. To determine your child’s eligibility, contact the Monroe County Early Intervention Program at 585-753-5437. Eligibility will be determined by an NYS-approved evaluator contracted by Monroe County. If your child is eligible, services will be implemented at no cost to you. First name* Last name* Email* Phone What service are you interested in? Day Habilitation What can we help you with?* Get In Touch Contact Us Interested in learning more about Augustin Children's Center, contact us by filling out the form below. Early Intervention Preschool Program

Sponsor Acknowledgment In grateful appreciation of our major & corporate sponsors - please visit their websites. 2025 Honoring Heroes Gala & Auction 2025 Autism Awareness & Acceptance Walk 2024 Bowling to Raise Bucks 2024 Francis "Ben" Bonafiglia Golf Tournament 2024 Mini Golf Masters About Us Adult Services Children Services Employment News Events Foundation More About Us Adult Services Children Services Employment News Events Foundation More Donate Now

About Us Adult Services Children Services Employment News Events Foundation More About Us Adult Services Children Services Employment News Events Foundation More Donate Now S.A.I.L. Program S upporting A bilities for I ndependent L iving The program is designed to support and assist individuals to become more independent. Skill-based learning will be provided at both site-based sensory-integrated environment and community-based volunteer opportunities. Learning opportunities will focus on emotional well-being, socialization, community involvement, self-advocacy, accessing safe supports, employability skills, benefits education, and building friendships and natural supports. Criteria Must have completed High School Must be eligible for OPWDD services (private pay is a possibility) Location Golisano Autism Center First name* Last name* Email* Phone What service are you interested in? Day Habilitation What can we help you with?* Get In Touch Contact Us Interested in learning more about Day Habilitation, contact us by filling out the form below. Day Habilitation B.E.L.L. Program S.A.I.L. Program

About Us Adult Services Children Services Employment News Events Foundation More About Us Adult Services Children Services Employment News Events Foundation More Donate Now Self-Direction Services (SDS) Available to individuals enrolled in the HCBS waiver who want the freedom to choose supports and services that are right for them. With the assistance of a Fiscal Intermediary and Support Broker, individuals have the flexibility to manage their budget and have control over their funding. As the OPWDD website states, “Self-Direction gives you the chance to make decisions about supports and services that help you to: Enjoy meaningful relationships with family and friends, Experience health and growth, Live in the home and community you choose, and Work, volunteer or do activities you enjoy. Enhancing community integration and social capital is at the core of self-direction.” Fiscal Intermediaries Fiscal Intermediaries provide administrative and billing support to self-directed individuals, including but not limited to completing staff background checks, processing staff payments, billing for Medicaid services, and tracking expenditures. Support Brokers Support Brokers help individuals to exercise their freedom in choosing supports and services. The support broker will request an initial start-up budget, and upon approval, will help to plan and develop a complete Self-Direction budget. They provide ongoing support to individuals by building their Circle of Support team, providing education on services and community resources, training staff, and more. First name* Last name* Email* Phone What service are you interested in? What can we help you with?* Get In Touch Contact Us Interested in learning more about Self-Direction Services, contact us by filling out the form below.

About Us Adult Services Children Services Employment News Events Foundation More About Us Adult Services Children Services Employment News Events Foundation More Donate Now Ways to Give We need your help to ensure Ability Partners Agencies ~ CP Rochester, Happiness House, and Rochester Rehabilitation Center continue to fulfill their mission for years to come. Every member of the Ability Partners Foundation family has the power to make future change possible. Together, we continue to ensure the long-term sustainability of programs and services for the more than 10,000 individuals served each year by our agencies. Planned Giving A planned gift is an irrevocable or revocable gift; a creative way to give, using different types of assets; a way for donors to make gifts to an organization and receive financial benefits; a way for donors to make larger gifts than they thought possible, and for some donors the only way to make a major gift; a way to help donors achieve philanthropic and financial objectives; and a way to offer substantial assistance to one's charity of choice. There are major tax savings also associated with planned giving. Planned Giving Booklet Ways To Fund a Planned Gift Cash and most other types of assets can be used to make a bequest. Cash Annuities Pledge - If in a campaign, over the years remaining in the campaign. Securities - Stocks, bonds, mutual funds and closely held stock. Life Insurance - Identifying the beneficiary of your insurance policy. Tangible Personal Property - Antiques, jewelry, books, art, planes, automobiles and computers. Real Estate - Personal residence, farmland, summer home, commercial property and undeveloped land. Retirement Assets - Individual retirement accounts and pension plans. Designations through United Way - CP Rochester Designation #491 Gifts of Cash Planned gifts in the form of cash donations are flexible and convenient for the donor, with the benefit of an income tax deduction and an immediate impact on Ability Partners Foundation. You may specify that your gift be applied to our endowment or used for a specific purpose that is close to your heart. We can help by letting you know more about the needs of CP Rochester, Happiness House, and Rochester Rehabilitation Center. Bequests By naming Ability Partners Foundation as a beneficiary in your will, you can provide for CP Rochester, Happiness House, and Rochester Rehabilitation Center’s future without affecting your family's current financial security. The tax savings to your estate can be considerable. You may designate a specific dollar amount or a percentage of your estate, or you may choose one of several other forms of bequest that most closely fit your interests and the needs of your family. Appreciated Property Gifts of appreciated property - securities or bonds - may provide more advantages than a cash gift in the same amount. They not only generate a charitable income tax deduction, but you can usually avoid capital gains tax. Endowment Fund The endowment consists of funds given to the Ability Partners Foundation that are invested in perpetuity. This allows for the endowment to provide both immediate funding and long-term financial security for the organizations, ensuring that the fund will continue to benefit future generations of children and adults with disabilities and disadvantages, and their families. Financial Advisement We recommend that you speak to your financial advisor before making a planned giving commitment. We can provide more information and suggest appropriate advisors if you need additional assistance. Contact Us To make inquiries regarding Charitable Giving, please fill out the form below. Every Gift Makes A Difference! First name* Last name* Email* Phone What can we help you with?* Get In Touch

About Us Adult Services Children Services Employment News Events Foundation More About Us Adult Services Children Services Employment News Events Foundation More Donate Now Aquatic Therapy First name* Last name* Email* Phone What service are you interested in? What can we help you with?* Get In Touch Contact Us Interested in learning more about Clinical & Therapeutic Services, contact us by filling out the form below. The aquatic therapy pool offers physical therapy in a warm water environment, heated to 94-96 degrees (F). The warmth and buoyancy of the water promote movement when it is too difficult to exercise on land. The pool allows focus on: Increasing muscle and body strength/endurance through water resistance Decreasing pain Allowing for partial weight bearing and ambulation Strengthening respiratory muscles Relaxing muscles related to spasticity/tone to improve range of motion Promoting independence The pool is equipped with a ramp and a chair lift and uses pool chairs/stretchers to allow access for all individuals, regardless of mobility level. Clinical & Therapeutic Aquatic Therapy Behavioral Health Services Family Dental Center Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy Speech-Language Therapy Add a Title

About Us Adult Services Children Services Employment News Events Foundation More About Us Adult Services Children Services Employment News Events Foundation More Donate Now Individual Support Services (ISS) ISS funds are utilized by individuals who are living independently in the community. The funds assist an individual in meeting their financial obligations. An individual must be OPWDD-eligible to qualify. Intake Application CP Rochester .pdf Download PDF • 393KB Contact Us Interested in learning more about out Intake, contact us by filling out the form below. First name* Last name* Email* Phone What service are you interested in? What can we help you with?* Get In Touch

About Us Adult Services Children Services Employment News Events Foundation More About Us Adult Services Children Services Employment News Events Foundation More Donate Now Community Services Providing several community and home-based programs and services to children and adults with developmental disabilities. Community Habilitation A person-centered, outcome-driven service provided in the home and community, which provides support and assistance to individuals to increase independence. Various goals are chosen and implemented by the individual with staff support, including shopping for and preparing meals, budgeting, and completing household chores. Please note that we also provide collegiate supports when appropriate for individuals pursuing higher education. These supports include attending class with the individual, taking notes, and organizational/time management skills. Hourly Respite Services Our Respite programs are designed to assist and provide relief to families and caregivers members who are responsible for the primary care and support of individuals with developmental disabilities. There are 3 different types of non-certified respite services: In Home Respite, Recreation Respite, and Wrap Around Respite. In-Home Respite provided in the individual’s home for approximately 2-6 hours per week. Trained, trusted staff comes to the home to meet the needs of the individual and engage the individual in preferred activities. Caregivers have the opportunity to meet staff before starting service. Site-Based / Recreation Respite provides opportunities for individuals with disabilities to develop lifetime recreation skills and interests. What makes CP Rochester unique is that most of our programs and events take place in the community. We offer opportunities for individual and group interaction and programs incorporating instruction and skill development such as individual swimming lessons, fitness, and social opportunities. Visit our website at sportsnetny.org to find out what programs we are offering and how you can get involved! Wrap Around Respite The Wraparound Respite Program (for individuals 12+) runs Monday – Friday from 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM at CP Rochester’s Winton Road location. The program offers structured activities throughout the building and utilizes the gym, outdoor playground, computer area, and kitchen for various activities. Intake Application CP Rochester .pdf Download PDF • 393KB First name* Last name* Email* Phone What service are you interested in? What can we help you with?* Get In Touch Contact Us Interested in learning more about Community Services, contact us by filling out the form below.

About Us Adult Services Children Services Employment News Events Foundation More About Us Adult Services Children Services Employment News Events Foundation More Donate Now Preschool Program Integrated Preschool As a universal pre-kindergarten provider, CP Rochester’s Augustin Children’s Center provides preschool services to both children with disabilities and without disabilities. Our classes of 12 children are fully-integrated (six children with disabilities and six children without disabilities). Each classroom is led by a master’s level special education teacher and three classroom aides for a 1:4 adult-to-child ratio. We offer music sessions through our licensed music therapist. For those children in our preschool program who require therapeutic services, skilled therapists conduct sessions directly in the classroom whenever possible, integrating with the child’s educational experience and allowing the child to maintain a presence with their peers. By being fully integrated, children with disabilities have the opportunity to model the age-appropriate behavior of their peers with access to higher learning standards. Children without disabilities have access to a language enriched, therapeutic learning environment and gain an appreciation of diversity and differences. First name* Last name* Email* Phone What service are you interested in? Day Habilitation What can we help you with?* Get In Touch Contact Us Interested in learning more about Augustin Children's Center, contact us by filling out the form below. Early Intervention Preschool Program

About Us Adult Services Children Services Employment News Events Foundation More About Us Adult Services Children Services Employment News Events Foundation More Donate Now Free Standing Respite *This program is currently closed, please check back for updates on it's reopening. Our site-based Respite Home provides children an opportunity for recreation and socialization with other children in a comfortable home setting, while receiving support from caring and highly-trained staff. We consult with the family to customize care for each individual guest. Respite services allow families and caregivers an opportunity to take a break or address other responsibilities for a few hours up to several days as needed. First name* Last name* Email* Phone What service are you interested in? What can we help you with?* Get In Touch Contact Us Interested in learning more about Clinical & Therapeutic Services, contact us by filling out the form below.