Our Initiatives
STEPS at Claudia's Club
Bringing evidence-based, community-focused programming to adults in partnership with The Summit Center
We’re proud to provide our support to The Summit Center, a leading provider in Western New York of services for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities.
In September 2025, we proudly supported the launch of the first STEPS at Claudia’s Club cohort in Williamsville. Building on that success, we helped bring a second cohort to East Amherst in September 2026, expanding access to meaningful day programming for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Both opportunities offer valuable, community-focused experiences for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Please click on the link below for further information regarding the STEPS cohorts offered by The Summit Center.
For eligibility and enrollment information, we encourage you or your Care Coordinator to contact The Summit Center at 716-629-3421.
What is STEPS?
STEPS (Success Through Engagement and Positive Supports) is The Summit Center’s community-based day habilitation program—often described as a “day hab without walls.”
In addition to the Williamsville and East Amherst cohorts, The Summit Center offers cohorts in Amherst, Buffalo, Clarence Center, Eggertsville, and Tonawanda.
At Claudia’s Club, participants in the STEPS program build confidence and life skills through:
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Community integration
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Individualized support and goal setting
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Daily activities chosen by participants
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High staff-to-participant ratios for personalized care
