Our Mission
AURORA of Central New York, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit organization with a 90+ year history of serving individuals of all ages are blind, visually impaired, Deaf, hard-of-hearing, late deafened and deaf blind. The agency is dedicated to being a leader in the field and is committed to:
- providing high quality services that empower individuals to achieve their highest potential and fullest level of participation in their homes, schools on the job and in the community;
- advocating for the elimination of barriers and attitudes that hinder this participation;
- educating all citizens on the causes, treatment and management of these disabilities; and
- organizing resources necessary to support these efforts.
At Aurora of Central New York WE BELIEVE:
- AURORA should foster quality of life and a sense of valued personal worth for people with vision or hearing loss, including independence and autonomy, personal esteem and dignity in all endeavors.
- People with visual or hearing impairments should have opportunities to participate fully in education, employment, and community life.
- The ability to advocate for one’s self is essential to ensure full and equal access for people with sensory loss.
- Consumers of our service should have optimum access to a comprehensive range of services provided or coordinated by AURORA.
- Services should be provided in a professional, caring and empowering way.
- Our services should be provided in the most cost effective way.
- Our fundraising goals and objectives should preserve the integrity of our mission statement and the values upheld by AURORA.
- AURORA has the responsibility to serve as a leader in the field.
Sign Language Classes Fall 2010
AURORA of Central New York offers American Sign Language Classes to the public. They are 8 weeks courses with a fee of $100. which includes all instructional materials.
Monday:
Beginner (Part 1) – American Sign Language
October 18, 2010 – December 13, 2010 (5:30-7:30 p.m.)
No Class Monday 11/22/10 Thanksgiving Holiday
Tuesday:
Intermediate (Part III) American Sign Lanaguage
October 19, 2010 – December 14, 2010 (5:30-7:30 p.m.)
No Class Tuesday, 11/23/10 Thanksgiving Holiday
Wednesday:
Beginner (Part II) – American Sign Language
October 20, 2010-December 15, 2010 (5:30-7:30 p.m.)
No Class Wednesday 11/23/10 Thanksgiving Holiday
Class attendance is by Pre-registration only. NO WALK-INS will be accepted.
For further information regarding classes or to register, contact AURORA of CNY at 315-422-7263 or auroracny@auroraofcny.org. Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
ForeSIGHT Golf Classic
14th Annual Golf Classic
September 13, 2010
Foxfire at Village Green
Baldwinsville, NY
Honorary Chairs
John, Barb & Erin Scala
Register your foursome today
ONLY $120/participant
Enjoy a great day of golf with cart
Lunch, snacks & beverages
Receive a special gift!!
Dinner provided by Outback Steakhouse
Sponsorship levels available starting at only $100!!
Thank You to All Who Supported our Musical Feast for the Eyes and Ears, 2010
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A HUGE THANK YOU goes out to all of the sponsors, supporters and attendees of our 8th Annual Musical Feast for the Eyes and Ears, held recently at The Lodge at Welch Allyn in Skaneateles. The event raised a record $53,000!!
We are very grateful to Honorary chairs of the event, William and Penny Allyn of Skaneateles. William Allyn is past president of Welch Allyn, the international medical diagnostic equipment manufacturer and long-time corporate sponsor for the Musical Feast.
The Musical Feast included dinner, dancing, music by Mere Mortals and silent and live auctions. A highlight of this year’s auction was the fierce bidding for some outstanding items such as a week-long stay at a resort home in Utah billed as the Ski- and Sundance Package, generously donated by Dr. and Mrs. Murray Grossman.