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Feb 13, 2024
People Inc. Team Advocating for Increased Wages for Direct Support Professionals
Educating the New York State Legislature on the need to invest in the future of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and the staff who support them was the purpose of a rally in Albany attended by People Inc. President and CEO Anne McCaffrey and several People Inc. employees. The
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Feb 12, 2024
People Inc. Expands Services to Include Programs for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Deaf Services and Advocacy Efforts Across the Region to be Strengthened Deaf Access Services has merged with People Inc., expanding People Inc.’s comprehensive suite of human services programs. Sharing a common mission to serve the community where needed, the merger was part of a long-te
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Jan 31, 2024
Anne McCaffrey, People Inc. President & CEO Interviewed by WGRZ
Anne McCaffrey, People Inc. President & CEO addresses the impact of the Governor's proposed 2024 New York State budget and advocates for increased funding for direct support staff wages and services. New York State Governor Kathy Hochul recently released the proposed 2024 state budget. Whi
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Jan 18, 2024
Anne McCaffrey, People Inc. President & CEO Interviewed by WIVB
Anne McCaffrey, People Inc. President & CEO, addresses the proposed New York State budget and concerns about funding for a Cost of Living Adjustment for DSPs. New York State Governor Kathy Hochul released the proposed state budget for 2024 in January. While some supports for people with develo
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Dec 18, 2023
Annual Appeal: Help Worlds Open Up!
A message from Anne McCaffrey, President & CEO, People Inc. When you think about People Inc., you realize that we are all part of a larger human story. Our mission to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and others in the community through a diverse a
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Nov 28, 2023
Construction Starts on Blocher Apartments
People Inc. Plans 93 Units in Williamsville Project People Inc. broke ground recently on Blocher Apartments, an affordable living complex at 135 Evans St., Williamsville. The $42 million development will provide 93 rental apartments for adults who qualify based on income. The project inc
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Nov 15, 2023
Autism Services Programs & Services To Transition to People Inc., The Summit Center
Separate Agencies to Provide Programs Based on Specialties Two local nonprofits that support people with developmental disabilities are working together to ensure the continuation of educational, residential, and other services currently provided by Autism Services Inc. Autism Services suppor
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Oct 05, 2023
People Inc. Continues Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Ensuring that people with developmental disabilities and other disabilities secure and maintain meaningful, competitive employment is an important part of what People Inc. does year-round. Each October, People Inc. recognizes National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a time set aside
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Oct 04, 2023
The combined nearly $44,000 will additionally create strong community partnerships to support more people with disabilities in their work. People Inc., New York State Industries for the Disabled (NYSID), and the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) shared details at a news conferen