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Congressman Brian Higgins and Frank Azzarelli in Washington D.C.
Frank Azzarelli Joins Senior Obama Administration Officials for Health Care Technology Discussion
People Inc. is pleased to share that Associate Vice President Frank Azzarelli was recommended by the Department of Health and Human Services in Washington by the Director of HEALTHeLINK™ to take part in a discussion on Healthcare and Information Technology. This appointment is due to Azzarelli’s participation in the Elmwood Health Center’s electronic health record (EHR) process and his work with HEALTHeLINK™.
Azzarelli joined senior Obama Administration officials and fellow health care providers for a discussion on how health information technology can help improve care quality and patient health. Learn more about this achievement by reading this article.

Congressman Higgins Announces Federal Grants for Local Museums, including Museum of disABILITY History
Congressman Brian Higgins announced three organizations in Western New York, including the Museum of disABILITY History, to receive federal Museums for America Grants totaling close to $219,000, leveraging close to one million in additional funds. To learn more, read the press release from Congressman Brian Higgins.
And while we are talking about the Museum of disABILITY History, be sure to check out its new website at www.museumofdisability.org. The development of the new website was made possible by the generous support of the B. Thomas Golisano Foundation. The new website features visitor information and news, virtual exhibits and extensive educational resources relating to disABILITY History. Visitors will also have the ability to shop the Museum’s online store, become a member or make a donation to support the Museum’s programs and exhibits.
More Museum of disABILITY History News:
See page 3 of the NYOPWDD newsletter for an article titled “Continuum of Care: A History of WNY Human Service Agencies.”

“Like” the Museum of disABILITY History on Facebook

Top photo: Emily (left) and Taylor celebrate their graduation from the YALT program. Bottom photo: Isaac waits to get on the limo.
Graduation Success at Young Adult Life Transitions
The students from People Inc.’s Young Adult Life Transitions (YALT) program at Daemen College look forward to graduation each year. It is a time to feel both happiness and sadness. We are happy for the students who have been successful in their four years at the Daemen YALT program and wish them well in their future endeavors.
This year, as part of the end of the year event, the students planned a limo ride from the college to the Water Street Landing restaurant in Lewiston, NY for lunch. Everyone had such a great time that the students stated that they would like to make this into an annual event.
“The graduation was a lot of fun with all of my friends,” said Doug Szafranski. “It was nice to see so many Daemen College staff and students in attendance at the graduation. My friend Kevin gave a very nice speech. I will miss YALT and all of my friends that I made these four years.”
“Graduation was a lot of fun,” said Emily Reinhart. “It was amazing that so many friends from Daemen College and the YMCA came to our graduation ceremony. I made many friends on campus and will always remember them.”
Congratulations to all of the graduating students from People Inc.’s Young Adult Life Transitions (YALT) program at Daemen College.

Morning Round Spots Available for Drive Fore Disabilities Golf Tournament
People Inc.’s 11th Annual Drive Fore Disabilities Golf Tournament will be at the East Aurora Country Club on August 20, 2012. Please consider participating in our morning round if you are looking for a timely, pleasurable round of golf! We do have some spaces available for the afternoon round and Tee Signs are also still available for purchase. Additionally, we are accepting donations for the tournament auction. Unique baskets, gift cards and wine would be welcome, as well as any of the following items from our Auction Wish List:
* Sports suites or tickets (Bills, Sabres, Bandits, Bisons)
* Cultural event tickets (Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Sheas, concerts, etc.)
* Golf outings at your club
* Sunset cruise on your boat or a fishing charter
* Chef’s Table at your club or a local restaurant
* Use of condo for skiing/beach/site seeing
* Travel accommodations

To support the event, go to www.people-inc.org and select the Event Registration and Online Orders button, or contact Sarah Snyder, annual giving manager, at ssnyder@people-inc.org or 716.817.7269. Click here to read The People Inc. Golf Edition, a newspaper all about this year’s tournament.

Congressmember Kathy Hochul held a press conference at People Inc. Elm Senior Living in Hamburg on July 2, 2012. She spoke about the anniversary of Medicare and how it affects seniors in the community. Congressmember Hochul spent time with the tenants and took a tour of People Inc. Elm Senior Living.
People Inc. Senior Living Special Limited Time Offer
Does your mom, dad or grandparent need a safe senior apartment based on income? People Inc. Senior Living Apartments are for seniors age 62 and up and monthly rent is based on income. There is a limited time offer at People Inc. Senior Living locations only, including: Daffodil in Amherst, Lilly in Blasdell, Pine in Lockport, Seneca-Cazenovia in South Buffalo and Sunflower in Lackawanna. Receive a move-in allowance in three easy steps!
1. Apply to one of the participating People Inc. Senior Living locations with the special offer by
January 1, 2013.
2. Move in by March 1, 2013.
3. Receive $300 move-in allowance after third month of residency.

To learn more about eligibility, an application or a tour for these locations, please contact the manager:
Daffodil in Amherst: 716.625.6081
Lilly in Blasdell: 716.821.1230
Pine in Lockport: 716.433.3381
Seneca-Cazenovia in South Buffalo: 716.823.8560
Sunflower in Lackawanna: 716.823.1874

For more information about other People Inc. Senior Living locations, call 716.817.9090.

Learn more about People Inc. Daffodil Senior Living in Amherst in the Amherst Bee: Volunteer garden blossoms creating residential attraction.

Scotch Tasting Tickets Now Available
Tickets are now available for the People Inc. Foundation Scotch-Tasting Dinner Pairing event on Wednesday, September 5, at 6 p.m. Co-Chairs Burt Notarius and Larry Skerker invite you to enjoy some of the world’s best spirits while learning from Scotch Master Spike McClure flying in from Scotland for this special evening. Scrumptious food from Oliver’s Restaurant and delectable desserts from Dessert Deli, finished off with Coffee Culture coffee bar...a unique and memorable evening that will thrill the senses. The event will be held at the Buffalo Historical Society on Nottingham Court. Tickets are $125 each or table of 8 at $1,000. All net proceeds will benefit the People Inc. Foundation.

Business First: “Budget drives nonprofits’ policy on legal counsel”
People Inc. Chief Operating Officer Rhonda Frederick was quoted in a recent article in Buffalo Business First called, “Budget drives nonprofits’ policy on legal counsel.” Read it here...

“People To People” Features 40th Anniversary Edition
If you had not seen it yet, please take a look at “People To People,” our agency’s external newsletter! This issue commemorates People Inc.’s 40th anniversary and includes interesting facts and significant achievements in a timeline, along with feature stories and testimonials from supporters. Please click the newsletter image to view the Spring 2012 “People To People” issue!


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