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Amherst, NY 14228
Respite
Whether it’s dinner and a movie or an opportunity to catch up on their laundry, The Summit Center’s respite care services are designed to give families a break from caring for their children with special needs.
The Summit Center provides an array of after school, Saturday, and in-home respite care services for children with autism and other developmental disabilities.
What makes all of Summit’s respite programs unique is our rigorous staff training and highly individualized understanding of the individuals we serve. In addition, high staff ratios ensure that your child receives high quality care and attention. Our programs offer structured leisure activities and provide social opportunities to make new friends.
On Site Respite
Summit’s after school program operates year-round, Monday – Friday, from 3 – 5:30 p.m. when Summit Academy is in session. Transportation to the program is limited based on school district regulations. Parents are responsible for pick up at 5:30 p.m.
Location: 55 Pineview Dr., Amherst, NY
Eligibility:
- Individuals must be between ages of 5 – 21
- Must be eligible under the NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD)
- Additional behavioral or medical eligibility restrictions apply
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Summit’s Saturday respite program operates on Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Parents are responsible for transportation to and from the program.
Location: 55 Pineview Dr., Amherst, NY
Eligibility:
- Individuals must be between ages of 5 – 21
- Must be eligible under the NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD)
- Additional behavioral or medical eligibility restrictions apply
In-Home Respite
Summit’s In-Home Respite program offers parents and caregivers a break from the daily care needs of an individual with developmental disabilities. We place an experienced caregiver in your home to ensure safe supervision and short-term relief so that families can spend time together attending a sibling’s sporting event, having a date night, or whatever helps you regroup and re-energize.
Eligibility:
- Must be eligible under the NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD)
- No age limits
- Additional behavioral or medical eligibility restrictions apply
Adult Respite
Beginning in July 2023, The Summit Center will offer a daytime respite program for adults (ages 21 and up) with developmental disabilities who are eligible for OPWDD services.
The program will operate three days per week (days to be determined) from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Summit’s Respite Center, 75 Pineview Drive, Amherst. Participants may choose to attend as many days as they like to fit their needs. There will be one staff member for every 4-5 participants.
ACTIVITIES: In addition to leisure activities and peer interaction throughout the day, participants will take part in one group community outing per week. Our goal is to provide a positive environment with caring professional staff where participants can interact with peers and enjoy leisure activities during the week.
ELIGIBILITY: Participants must be eligible for OPWDD HCBS Waiver funded programs. Participants should have limited, if any, behavioral support needs and require no medication administered during program hours. They should also require minimal to no assistance with toileting. If interested, please contact us so that we can learn more about you and begin the intake process.
TRANSPORTATION: Participants must provide their own transportation.
For more information, contact Laura Shepherd, Coordinator of Community Services, at 716-629-3437 or Ashlee Bronson, Assistant Director of Community Services, at 716-799-8156.