Celebrate the Holidays with Universal Mind at the Museum of disABILITY History

November 6, 2014: On December 5, 2014, a unique holiday party featuring local band Universal Mind will be held at the Museum of disABILITY History, 3826 Main Street in Buffalo. The event will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and is free to all.  Sponsored by Aspire of Western New York, the band Universal Mind is comprised of musicians who are all “differently-abled.” Formed in 2007, the group performs some of the greatest rock hits from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, as well as their own dynamic material. They have taken their passion, energy and love for music and have committed themselves to sharing it with others.  Light refreshments and tours of the Museum will be available, along with a holiday basket raffle. Additionally, the Museum Store will be open for shopping convenience, and a gift wrapping station will be available for items that have already been purchased. Simply bring in pre-purchased gifts and have them wrapped by the Museum of disABILITY History team for only $1.00 per gift (up to five gifts).  For more information, call 716-629-3626.  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.

RESCHEDULED: Learn About SmartHomes and SmartSupports

Kitchen countertops that adjust to wheelchair height or the ability for an individual in a wheelchair to control lighting, telephone and security without relying on others are just a few of the many features available in SmartHomes. On May 14, 2015 (rescheduled from November 19), People Inc. invit

Test Drive a Lincoln MKC to Support People Inc.

You are cordially invited to the Lincoln MKC Launch Event to support People Inc. The event will be held on Wednesday, October 22, at 6 p.m., Towne Ford Lincoln 3535 Southwestern Boulevard, Orchard Park. Join us in the Lincoln showroom to test drive the Lincoln MKC. For each person who test drives t

Proud to recognize Nekema Hunte

People Inc. is proud to recognize Nekema Hunte whose exceptional work in our field has earned her recognition as a Black Achiever in Western New York. These awards honor outstanding individuals and show our community the variety and quality of achievements of African Americans in Western New York.

Buffalo Natives Featured in Kelly's Hollywood at Museum of disABILITY History Film and Speaker Series

Film Illuminates "It's not who you are when you're born, but who you are when you live" The Museum of disABILITY History Film and Speaker Series will feature a documentary this October with Buffalo roots. The featured film Kelly’s Hollywood will be held on Friday, October 17, with two sh

Author Stephen Nawotniak Focuses Presentation on Bipolar Disorder and using Effective Tools for an Enhanced Quality of Life at Museum of disABILITY History

The Museum of disABILITY History will welcome Stephen Nawotniak, author of Handbook for Healthy Living with a Mood Disorder , as its next featured presenter for its Dialogues on disABILITY Speaker Series. The presentation entitled, “Stepping Beyond Illness,” will be held on Friday, Octo

People Inc. Hosting Southtowns Career Fair on September 27

Seeking Group Home Staff, Behavior Technicians, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses In order to fill a variety of human service job openings, People Inc. is hosting a Career Fair on Saturday, September 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 3763 Southwestern Boulevard in Orchard Park. The recrui

People Inc. Orchard Senior Living Hosts Open House, Craft and Bake Sale

Tours Available of Senior Living Apartments People Inc. Orchard Senior Living Apartments will host an Open House, Craft and Bake Sale on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 276 Waverly Street in Springville. Seniors in need of affordable housing and family members accompany

Starlight Studio Artists, Executive Director Join Museum of disABILITY History's Person First Forum

Discussion to include art exhibition, screening of two short films The Museum of disABILITY History is pleased to welcome the latest speakers in its Person First Forum series: Carrie Marcotte, director of Starlight Studio and Art Gallery, Teaching Artist Maggie Parks and six participating arti