Lifetime Assistance and Employee Honored Receive Regional Awards from SANYS
Lifetime Assistance has been named Western Region Agency of the Year by the Self-Advocacy Association of New York State (SANYS). Samantha Case, Associate Director of Day Services, was also honored as the Western Region Self-Advocacy Advisor of the Year.
These prestigious awards recognize organizations and individuals who demonstrate exceptional dedication to empowering people with disabilities to advocate for themselves, make informed choices, and actively participate in their communities.
“We are incredibly grateful to see both Lifetime Assistance and Samantha recognized by SANYS,” said Bryan O’Donovan, President and CEO of Lifetime Assistance. “Self-advocacy is at the heart of person-centered services. These awards reflect our commitment to ensuring the people we support have opportunities to lead, make their voices heard, and help shape the decisions that affect their lives.”
As Western Region Self-Advocacy Advisor of the Year, Case was recognized for her outstanding dedication to mentoring and supporting self-advocates, helping people build confidence, develop leadership skills, and advocate for themselves and others.
The awards were presented during SANYS’s 2026 Western/Finger Lakes Regional Conference.
Established in 1978, Lifetime Assistance supports more than 1,200 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities at nearly 80 sites throughout the Greater Rochester Region, providing a full spectrum of individualized services to help them reach their maximum potential by promoting independence, dignity, and respect. For more information, visit lifetimeassistance.org.
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