October 12, 2020 People Inc. Offers New Informational Session for Families October 21

Thank you to families who participated in our earlier conference call updates from agency management.  We have scheduled a new information session for families of the people we support for  Wednesday, October 21 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.

September 4, 2020 Notice Regarding Phases of Program Openings and Protocols

People Inc. continues to monitor community experience with COVID19 exposure and our region’s numbers of positive cases and hospitalizations. We have been operating in a proactive manner with a range of precautionary measures since early Spring. As there have been recent spikes in positive cases in our Western New York region, please remain advised that progression, pause or reversal of our phases of program opening/operations and protocols will be determined by our Emergency Management Team based on continual monitoring and regulatory guidance. Updates may be made rapidly as a result.

September 2, 2020 Family and Caregiver Group Meeting Set for September 18

Parent Network of Western New York is hosting virtual meetings for parents and caregivers of people with developmental disabilities. The next meeting will take place on Friday, September 18, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. This online event provides a welcoming environment for parents, family members and other caregivers to meet, share experiences, ask questions and receive support. More information can be found on the  Parent Network website . Please share this information with anyone who may be interested.

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.

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.

People Inc. Offers Conference Call for Care Coordinators on August 31

People Inc. has scheduled a new conference call exclusively for Care Coordinators on Monday, August 31 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. The conference call number is: 1.607.442.6488 with an access code: 915 469 835#. 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.

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 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.

August 17, 2020 Family and Caregiver Group Meeting on August 21

Parent Network of Western New York is hosting virtual meetings for parents and caregivers of people with developmental disabilities. The next meeting will take place on Friday, August 21, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. This online event provides a welcoming environment for parents, family members and other caregivers to meet, share experiences, ask questions and receive support. More information can be found on the Parent Network website . Please share this information and  flyer  with anyone who may be interested.

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.org/coronavirus for up-to-date information on the agency's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.