Living Their Best Life: Meghan Schobert & Aspire of WNY
An Avian Way neighbor shares why supporting individuals with disabilities matters so much to her family.
Resident Meghan Schobert (in red) visits Aspire’s art studio, where individuals express themselves through creativity and connect with staff, volunteers, and supporters who champion their independence.
What’s your name and the street you live on?
My name is Meghan Schobert, and I live on Avian Way in Lancaster.
My name is Meghan Schobert, and I live on Avian Way in Lancaster.
Who’s in your household? (Family members, pets, etc.)
My husband Matthew, my son Devin, my daughter Morgan, and our two dogs, Dublin and Guinness.
My husband Matthew, my son Devin, my daughter Morgan, and our two dogs, Dublin and Guinness.
How long have you lived in the neighborhood?
7 years.
7 years.
Is there anything fun or interesting neighbors might know you for (a hobby, business, or special talent)?
Just my passion for healthcare and helping individuals in nursing homes, assisted livings, and individuals with disabilities.
Just my passion for healthcare and helping individuals in nursing homes, assisted livings, and individuals with disabilities.
Is there a charity, nonprofit, or cause that’s meaningful to you or your family?
I definitely have many, but Aspire of WNY is definitely at the top of my list.
I definitely have many, but Aspire of WNY is definitely at the top of my list.
How did you first learn about it?
Aspire is one of our customers through Parkview Health Services (where I work), but as I joined the Board, I realized how impactful they are and the services they provide that help so many individuals with disabilities.
Aspire is one of our customers through Parkview Health Services (where I work), but as I joined the Board, I realized how impactful they are and the services they provide that help so many individuals with disabilities.
What does this cause or organization do?
Aspire of WNY is driven by the core belief that children and adults with developmental disabilities have the right to realize their full potential and live as independently as possible. They provide total commitment to the development of innovative, individualized programs, continual integration of the developmentally disabled within the community, and they provide full-service solutions to the populations they serve.
Aspire of WNY is driven by the core belief that children and adults with developmental disabilities have the right to realize their full potential and live as independently as possible. They provide total commitment to the development of innovative, individualized programs, continual integration of the developmentally disabled within the community, and they provide full-service solutions to the populations they serve.
Why does it matter to you personally?
It matters to me because every individual should be able to live their best life… live as independently as possible and be the best version of who they are. An individual with a disability isn't different; they are amazing, and the support that we can all provide can give them the resources to keep them smiling on a daily basis.
It matters to me because every individual should be able to live their best life… live as independently as possible and be the best version of who they are. An individual with a disability isn't different; they are amazing, and the support that we can all provide can give them the resources to keep them smiling on a daily basis.
Do you volunteer, donate, or support them in another way?
I volunteer as much as I can, and I donate monthly. Aspire of WNY is built upon a foundation that supports individuals in making their personal choices, which determine their life path, actualize their dreams, and help them achieve their own highest levels of independence. If any dollar amount can help these individuals, then I know I've made a small difference.
I volunteer as much as I can, and I donate monthly. Aspire of WNY is built upon a foundation that supports individuals in making their personal choices, which determine their life path, actualize their dreams, and help them achieve their own highest levels of independence. If any dollar amount can help these individuals, then I know I've made a small difference.
The website is www.aspirewny.org so you can see all of the programs they provide under Services!