August 19, 2020 People Inc. Offers New Informational Session for Families September 15

Thank you to families who participated in our earlier conference call updates from agency management.  We have scheduled an additional information session for families of the people we support for  Tuesday, September 15 at 6:30 p.m.  During this call, agency management will provide

August 3, 2020 People Inc. Return to Program Training Video

The People Inc. Arts Experience Day Habilitation Program created a “training” video , welcoming people back to our agency day habilitation programs. It features some of the safety measures People Inc. is taking to help ensure that everyone stays healthy and safe. Visit  people-inc.

August 31, 2020 People Inc. Offers Conference Call for Care Coordinators on September 28

People Inc. has scheduled a new conference call exclusively for Care Coordinators on Monday, September 28, at 12:30 p.m. During this call, agency management will provide COVID-19 updates, projected plans for reopening and answer questions.  Questions may be sent in advance and during the call to  COVIDconcern@people-inc.org , or texted to 716.868.9233. Given the anticipated volume of participants on the calls, this is the most effective way to have your question heard and answered.  RSVP to 716.817.7400 to receive the conference call number and access code. Please note: even though the phone number may remain the same, a new unique access code is issued specific to each call.  Please share with any Care Coordinators who may be interested.

COVID-19 Vaccine Incentives for Employees

Last month, we shared New York State Governor Hochul’s announcement regarding funding anticipated through the American Rescue Plan, as it related to direct support professionals. While we wait for more information on when and how those funds will be available to us, our Senior Leadership Team

COVID-19 Vaccine Q&A Webinar Hosted by DDAWNY

March 22, 2021: Do you have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine? Check out the “COVID-19 Vaccine Q & A” webinar, presented by the Developmental Disabilities Alliance of Western New York (DDAWNY), now available online . Learn directly from a medical professional, as well as the pers

Day Habilitation and Vocational COVID-19 Hotline Created

A new, afterhours Coronavirus hotline is now available for the people, and families of people, enrolled in our Day Habilitation Programs and Vocational Services to express questions and concerns. The number is 716.529.6505.  While many of our People Inc. services remained in full operation throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to date, others were suspended or significantly altered. A planned and gradual reopening of our programs is in progress, based on a variety of factors to support our primary goal – maintaining a safe and healthy environment for both the people we support and our employees.  To be as transparent as possible, and allow for families and others to best plan, the reopening plan will continue to be updated as needed.

December 2, 2020 Letter to Families

A new letter to families is available ( English  and  Spanish ). We will continue to post updates to this information online, and as always, families are welcome to call group homes or programs for specific questions or participate on our family conference calls also posted on our website. As always, People Inc. encourages you to stay in contact. A special Coronavirus Phone Line is available for families to call, 716.817.7445, and is responded to directly.  An afterhours Coronavirus hotline is available for the people, and families of people, enrolled in our Day Habilitation Programs and Vocational Services to express questions and concerns. The number is 716.529.6505.  A special email address is available as well, so that concerns can be addressed at  COVIDconcern@people-inc.org.  

December 2, 2020 People Inc. Offers Next Informational Session for Families December 14

Thank you to families who participated in our earlier conference call updates from agency management.  We have scheduled the next information session for families of the people we support for Monday, December 14, at 6:30 p.m. During this call, agency management will provide operational updates, projected plans and answer questions. Questions may be sent in advance, and during the call, to  COVIDconcern@people-inc.org , or texted to 716.868.9233. Given the anticipated volume of participants on the calls, this is the most effective way to have your question heard and answered.  RSVP to 716.817.7400 to receive the conference call number and access code. Please note: an RSVP is needed because even if the conference call phone number remains the same, a new unique access code is issued specific to each call.

December 23, 2020 People Inc. Offers Next Informational Session for Families January 5

Thank you to families who participated in our earlier conference call updates from agency management.  We have scheduled the next information session for families of the people we support for Tuesday, January 5, at 6:30 p.m. During this call, agency management will provide operati