People Inc. participates in Senator Clinton’s forum on health reforms

People Inc. C.O.O. Rhonda Frederick, was part of Senator Clinton’s panel to discuss health care reforms. The Buffalo News reported on the Clinton forum

The Museum of disABILITY History receives award
The Metro Community News reported that The Museum of disABILITY History, a project of People Inc., recently reported that it has received an Organizational Award of Merit from the Western New York Association of Historical Agencies at the Association’s 2005 annual meeting.


Local Business Leaders Partner in creating Special Homes
Gregory Stamm, Esq. and Ralph J. Vanner Jr. are leading the business community in supporting the People Inc. Foundation 2006 Corporate Campaign. People Inc. never closes – operating around-the-clock, 24-hours a day, seven days a week, providing supportive homes for hundreds of people with disabilities. Over 10,000 local people are served every year through People Inc.’s full range of health and social services. People Inc. is unique because its staff has the expertise to operate “specialty” homes. The people that live in these homes are not only developmentally disabled, but have other special needs. This year, the agency will develop additional homes for people with Prader Willi syndrome, children with complex medical needs, and disabled people that were homeless, to name a few. These unique answers come with a cost – there will be a shortfall not covered by any other reimbursement source. Private donations are required to meet this gap.

Through the Corporate Campaign, business leaders can partner in creating “Special Homes for Special People” – with a range of sponsorship and recognition options. Please consider a gift to the People Inc. Foundation. For more information or to find out how you can get involved, contact Director of Foundation and Corporate Affairs Denise Paszkiewicz at (716) 817-7470.

Enroll your loved one in People Inc.’s Themed Learning Club!
Do you have after-school care worries for your child? For parents of children who have developmental disabilities, a unique challenge faces them during the middle and high school years. People Inc.’s Themed Learning Club is here to help! The Themed Learning Club offers a variety of after school activities. The program is open to middle and high school students, ages 12-21, who have developmental disabilities from the Amherst School District, adjacent school districts, or any student who has transportation to the program. The Themed Learning Club is free and is held at Amherst High School, Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. For more information about the Themed Learning Club, call Terrie Cichon, program administrator, at (716) 817-9017.

People Inc. 2006 Board of Directors
The Buffalo News reported on the 2006 People Inc. Board of Directors in their section On The Record
More on People Inc. 2006 Board of Directors

People Inc.’s ongoing commitment to assisting other local agencies is featured in The Buffalo News
People Inc. was featured in The Buffalo News special section called the Prospectus regarding efforts to assist Hispanics United of Buffalo and the Neighborhood Information Center

Headway for Brain Injured, Inc. and People Inc. sharing space and services
Business First recently reported that Headway for Brain Injured, Inc. will now share services with People Inc. Headway moved its office to People Inc.’s 976 Delaware Ave. location in Buffalo on January 31. Also located at this site is People Inc.’s Employee Training Department. The two agencies will support each other by sharing services.

People Inc. realizes the importance of working with other agencies to provide quality services. “People Inc. has a history of providing support to other smaller agencies and continues to realize the value of nurturing between agencies,” said James M. Boles, Ed.., president and chief executive officer of People Inc.

Business First article Nonprofits sign on for Partnership

Save the Date: Conferences in 2006
Balancing Discipline, Motivation, and Behavior with Best Practice
A Full Day Workshop for Professionals and Parents
Thursday, April 6, 2006
Eric P. Hartwig, Ph.D.
National speaker on discipline, behavior, motivation, functional behavioral assessments, and dealing with challenging people.
Registration at 8:30 a.m.
Cost: $85.00 per person (includes lunch)
Millennium Airport Hotel Buffalo, Cheektowaga
For additional information call (716) 817-7484
or print a conference registration form.
Hosted by People Inc. , Parent Network of WNY , and The Early Childhood Direction Center








Finding Your Future
A Conference Designed for Students (and their families) Transitioning From High School
March 23, 2006
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Buffalo State College - Bulger Hall
Keynote Speaker: Jonathan Mooney, Author
Learning outside the lines, Empowering students who learn differently
Fee (includes lunch):
$5.00 per student and adults with students
$25.00 for adults unaccompanied by students

For more information, contact People Inc. Educational Advocate Elizabeth Assad-Penner at (716) 880-3702


People Inc. Senior Housing Tenants attend Clinton discussion on the new Medicare prescription drug plans



Residents of People Inc.’s Daffodil Housing on Robin Road in Amherst were present when Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton appeared at an Amherst pharmacy on January 23 calling for major revisions in the new Medicare Part D prescription drug program.

People Inc. Senior Housing
Senator Clinton

Are you looking for a rewarding job?
Are you or someone you know looking for a rewarding job? When you work with individuals with special needs, you can make a difference in this world. At People Inc., your compassion and understanding pay off with a good salary and benefits, flexible hours, and paid training. In order to make the application process easier when applying for direct care jobs, candidates are now able to apply online by going to www.people-inc.org/jobs. If you have any questions or concerns, call the Human Resource Department at (716) 634-8132


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