People Inc.’s Adaptive Equipment & Wheelchair Clinic: How to Get the Equipment You Need

People Inc.’s Adaptive Equipment & Wheelchair Clinic is a specialized clinic led by experienced therapists who provide evaluations for wheelchairs and adaptive equipment. The goal is to help people of all ages live safely and independently at home, school, and in the community. Do you need some help securing the equipment or wheelchair needed for you or a loved one? Read some commonly asked questions about People Inc's clinic below!

How People Inc.'s Adaptive Equipment and Wheelchair Clinic Put Liam in the Game

Liam Quattrini doesn’t just love baseball, he’s in the game. Thanks to a wheelchair provided with help from People Inc., he is unstoppable as he wheels himself across the field during his modified baseball games, batting and rounding bases with confidence and ease.

Providing Care Management for Children

Navigating the complex health care system can be challenging for anyone. When adding in a child who is dealing with chronic health conditions, the task can often feel insurmountable.

"Being Michelle" Shares Message of Awareness & Hope

By: People Inc.'s Marketing Communications Team Communication. As human beings, we've developed so many ways to express ourselves. Yet for nonspeaking people, it can be a challenge to navigate the world without the right resources. 

Celebrating Autism Acceptance Each Day at People Inc.

People Inc.'s Day Program on Hertel Avenue in Buffalo supports Autistic adults and offers individualized activities to meet their needs. During Autism Acceptance Month, People Inc. invites social media followers to help promote inclusion.

Promoting Growth at the People Inc. Greenhouse

People Inc.'s greenhouse at the Brighton Park Day Habilitation location offers people with disabilities the opportunity to learn about plants and grow their own garden vegetables.

Understanding Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Information about intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), including characteristics of each condition, plus common misconceptions.

Diverse Workforces Create Job Satisfaction

People Inc.'s Vocational programs help people with developmental disabilities find meaningful jobs across Western New York. Thanks to partnerships with organizations like Walgreens and Brothers of Mercy, plus support from job coaches, work is possible for people with unique skills.

Increasing Independence & Safety Through EMods

A family finds support for their daughter, a wheelchair user, when People Inc.'s Environmental Modifications program assists with having a ramp and lift installed in their home. Eligibility for funding through the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is required to have a project completed.