The 3rd Annual AT EXPO 2015

BUFFALO, NY- The 3rd Annual AT EXPO 2015 (Assistive Technology Conference) Implementing Technology From SmartHomes to SmartSupports will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at Millennium Hotel, 2040 Walden Ave. Cheektowaga, NY 14225, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  This AT Expo is being sponso

New Exhibit, The Lives They Left Behind: Suitcases from a State Hospital Attic at Museum of disABILITY History

Exhibit inspires dialogue about the treatment of those with mental illness  January 19, 2015: The Museum of disABILITY History will host the limited-time traveling exhibit, The Lives They Left Behind: Suitcases from a State Hospital Attic , with a grand opening event on Friday, February 27,

NEW DATE FOR RESCHEDULED WORKSHOP: Improving the Health of Young People: Integrating Mental Health Care and Primary Care in WNY Workshop

Register by February 28 February 9, 2015: If you are a primary care physician or behavioral health provider in Western New York, join us for a workshop on March 13, to learn how to best integrate primary care and mental health care as encouraged by New York State’s Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment Program (DSRIP). Registration is at 8:30 a.m., and the workshop is from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Ramada Hotel and Conference Center, 2402 North Forest Road, Getzville. The workshop was previously scheduled for last November, but was postponed due to inclement weather. Local experts in the field will present how to best integrate primary care and mental health care. The workshop will cover: how to improve quality of care, including mental health, for patients under age 27; training to improve mental health care; implementation plans; payment for combined services; creating the best care plans for patients; experience from local experts who have worked to integrate mental health care and primary care; and a regional approach to de-stigmatizing mental health care. Presenters and panelists will be from the Amherst Pediatrics, Compeer, Erie County Department of Mental Health, Horizon Health Services, Lake Shore Behavioral Inc., Mental Health Association of Erie County, University at Buffalo, VA Center for Integrated Health Care. The workshop is hosted by the Elmwood Health Center, an affiliate of People Inc. To register by February 28, go to elmwoodhealthcenter.org. For more information, contact Amanda Scates-Preisinger at apreisinger@people-inc.org or 716-374-0179. The workshop has been funded by the Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Foundation. Founded in 1994, the Elmwood Health Center, an affiliate of People Inc. is a health care facility that provides a wide range of medical, rehabilitative therapies and counseling services for the general public. Specially designed services for individuals with developmental disabilities are provided. People Inc. is a not-for-profit health and human services agency providing programs and services to more than 12,000 people with special needs, their families, and seniors throughout Western New York. Since 1971, People Inc. has assisted individuals to achieve greater degrees of independence and productivity.

People Inc. Receives $1.5 Million in OPWDD Grant Funding

Agency receives five grants total, more than any other agency in the state   February 4, 2015: People Inc. has received a total of $1.5 million in funding from The New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) to support five projects that address barriers to trans

People Inc. Sharpens its Focus on Healthcare with New Executive Level Appointment

January 21, 2015: People Inc. recently expanded its senior leadership team with the appointment of Bonnie R. Sloma as senior vice president. In this newly created position, Sloma will oversee the agency’s healthcare business development in addition to healthcare quality standards as the agenc

Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders Workshop at Museum of disABILITY History

On Saturday, January 24, 2015, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Museum of disABILITY History will host a unique Dialogues on disABILITY Workshop called “Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders in the Classroom.” It will be presented by Susan Conners, M.Ed., president and founder of the Tourette Syndrome Association of Greater New York State.  The workshop will focus on a number of topics, including criteria for diagnosing Tourette Syndrome, associated disorders and their behaviors, impact on performance and behavior, as well as classroom strategies. The workshop is recommended for parents, educators and human service professionals. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for occupational, physical and speech therapists will be provided, along with certificates of attendance.  The workshop is $40 for adults and $10 for students. There is an additional $20 fee for those interested in earning CEUs. A continental breakfast and lunch will be served. Those who wish to register are advised to do so early, as the workshop will be limited to the first 80 participants. To reserve your spot, complete the registration form available online at museumofdisability.org or call 716-629-3626 with payment information.  The Museum of disABILITY History, a project of People Inc., is dedicated to the collection, preservation, and display of artifacts relating to the history of people with disabilities. The mission is to tell the story of the lives, triumphs, and struggles of people with disabilities as well as society’s reactions. The Museum of disABILITY History, located at 3826 Main Street in Buffalo, NY, offers educational exhibits, programs and activities that expand community awareness.

People Inc. Marigold Senior Living to Host Holiday Craft Sale, Open House

Prospective Applicants and Family Members Encouraged to Attend People Inc. Marigold Senior Living will host a Holiday Craft Sale and Open House on Friday, December 12, 2014, from noon to 5 p.m. at 3026 Grand Island Boulevard, Grand Island. Seniors in need of affordable housing and family mem

NEW DATE! Board Members Honor Dr. Boles

Due to inclement weather, the board member event to honor Dr. Boles originally scheduled for November 19 at the Park Country Club has been rescheduled for January 14 at the Park Country Club. Please RSVP by January 1 to ssullivan@people-inc.org.

People Inc. Pine Senior Living in Lockport Hosts Open House

Contact: Nicole Forgione, Public Affairs Manager Direct: 716-817-7490 or nforgione@people-inc.org  Learn about Apartment Income Eligibility and Enjoy Laughter Yoga  People Inc. Pine Senior Living will host an Open House on Thursday, November 13, from 2 to 6 p.m., at 6231 Tonawanda Cre