The VOICE Buffalo Accessibility-Disability Task Force, or ADTF, formed in 2015 in response to the need for greater access to jobs and services for people with disabilities. In 2021, it was renamed and became the Acceptance, Respect, Inclusion, Support and Equity, or A.R.I.S.E., task force.

A.R.I.S.E. of WNY is a group of directly-impacted advocates, activists, and allies who lead conversations and push for policies that create a community of equity and inclusion of people with disabilities. We collaborate and educate to build positive community connections, encourage and create meaningful change. Our core value is that we, the people, should have a voice in the services provided to us! Whether you have a disability, have a loved one who has a disability, or are simply a conscientious neighbor in Buffalo, we encourage you to join us and be part of the solution.