Tenants of People Inc. Marigold Senior Living in Grand Island Celebrate 10 Years

What: People Inc. Marigold Senior Living 10 Year Anniversary Celebration When: Monday, July 9, 2012; noon Where:  People Inc. Marigold Senior Living              3026 Grand Island Boulevard, Grand Island, NY 14072 It’s a birthday party for People Inc. Marigold Senior Living! Tenants and staff will share stories and celebrate 10 years. The event will include music, poetry and refreshments. Tenants will be awarded certificates.  Applications are currently being accepted for People Inc. Marigold Senior Living. For more information, call 716-773-0907. People Inc. manages 17 senior apartment locations throughout Western New York providing safe, affordable housing for seniors age 62 and older who meet income requirements. To learn more about other locations and eligibility requirements, call 716-817-9090. People Inc. is a not-for-profit health and human services agency providing programs and services to more than 10,000 people with special needs, their families and seniors throughout Western New York. Since 1971, People Inc. has assisted individuals to achieve greater degrees of independence and productivity.

Tenants of People Inc. Pine Senior Living Host Lunch for Rapids Volunteer Fire Company

What: People Inc. Pine Senior Living Host Lunch for Rapids Volunteer Fire Company When: Thursday, July 14, 2011, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: People Inc. Pine Senior Living, 6231 Tonawanda Creek North, Lockport As a token of their appreciation, the tenants of People Inc.'s Pine Senior Living will host a hot dog cookout for the Rapids Volunteer Fire Company. The tenants and staff want to thank the volunteer fire group for their kindness when assisting the residents in emergency situations. The tenants are making homemade salads and desserts. People Inc. manages 17 senior apartment locations throughout Western New York providing safe, affordable housing for seniors age 62 and older who meet income requirements. For more information on eligibility requirements, call 817.9090. People Inc. is a not-for-profit health and human services agency providing programs and services to more than 10,000 people with special needs, their families, and seniors throughout Western New York. Since 1971, People Inc. has assisted individuals to achieve greater degrees of independence and productivity.

Tenants of People Inc. Pine Senior Living Host Lunch for Rapids Volunteer Fire Company

What: People Inc. Pine Senior Living Host Lunch for Rapids Volunteer Fire Company   When:  Tuesday, June 5, 2012, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.   Where:  People Inc. Pine Senior Living, 6231 Tonawanda Creek North, Lockport   As a token of their appreciation, the tenants of People Inc.’s Pine Senior Living will host a cookout for the Rapids Volunteer Fire Company. The tenants and staff wish to thank the volunteer fire group for their kindness when assisting the residents in emergency situations and for their community involvement.   People Inc. manages 17 senior apartment locations throughout Western New York providing safe, affordable housing for seniors age 62 and older who meet income requirements. For an application or a tour of People Inc. Pine Senior Living, call 716-433-3381. To learn more about other locations and eligibility requirements, call 716-817-9090.

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 the Lincoln MKC, Towne Lincoln will donate $50 to People Inc. RSVP by October 15, to Brittany Miller at Bmiller@towneauto.com or 716.662.6500, ext. 2560.

The 2nd Annual Assistive Technology (AT) Expo

Parent Network of Western New York, Early Childhood Direction Center and People Inc. present The 2 nd Annual Assistive Technology (AT) Expo   Wednesday, November 20, 2013 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Millennium Hotel 2040 Walden Ave. Cheektowaga, New York 14225   Six contact hours/CEUs available. For more details and to Register Online: www.parentnetworkwny.org   Why? Come learn about available technologies and how to incorporate it into all areas of life. Our conference also includes a Keynote presentation, panel discussions and vendor fair. New this year for professionals, we will offer CEU seminars in Communication and/or Mobility. We will be offering 3 distinct tracks: A combination of a panel discussion, presentation and vendor interaction on Funding and Navigation of the AT system for parents, caregivers, and professionals. 6 CEU contact hours in Power Wheelchair Mobility Options, Move with Power, presented by Steve Boucher, OT, clinical educator for Sunrise Medical.  This intermediate level seminar will provide the participants with the opportunity to investigate and understand current power mobility options consisting of the mobility base, seating systems, dynamic seating options, and electronics. Course Objectives: Directed towards OTs, PTs, COTAs PTAs, nurses Determine what power mobility products are required through the clinical assessment process Link clinical assessment results to proper seating options on power wheelchairs Define the difference between expandable and non-expandable electronic Understand the critical components of the evaluation process and documentation for funding a power mobility system 6 CEU contact hours covering conventional Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) for  Adults, presented by Barbara Ann Neth, MS, CCC/SLP-L  and Apps, iPads, Use of the Cloud and More: Applications for Therapists, Parents and Teachers, presented by Tamara Roberts, CCC/SLP. Technology should enhance independence and functionality for each person while facilitating connections with the world around them and this beginner to intermediate seminar will cover the application and usage of conventional AAC options as well as explore the changes in technology including Apps and iPads.   Course Objectives: Directed towards OT, COTA, SLP, Special Educators, and Parents Understand various AAC applications/devices while focusing on maintaining language, literacy & communication Identify various low & high tech strategies and access methods (eye tracking, scanning, head tracking) Recognize funding streams and required documentation for AAC devices Utilizing the iPad and mobile technology to meet the needs of clients Explain the implementations and functions of current mobile technology as opposed to current therapeutic assistive technology.

The 3rd Annual AT EXPO 2015

BUFFALO, NY- The 3rd Annual AT EXPO 2015 (Assistive Technology Conference) Implementing Technology From SmartHomes to SmartSupports will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at Millennium Hotel, 2040 Walden Ave. Cheektowaga, NY 14225, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  This AT Expo is being sponsored by People Inc., Parent Network of WNY, Early Childhood Direction Center (ECDC) and Learning Partners. Assistive Technology (AT) is any kind of technology, tool, device or service that can be used to enhance the functional independence of a person with a disability. A SmartHome is a home that incorporates cutting edge technologies to improve the quality and efficiency of service and supports for people with disabilities. This year’s annual conference: Implementing Technology From SmartHomes to SmartSupports, will feature keynote speaker, Greg Wellems, COO, IMAGINE! on Assistive Technology in the home and community. There will be two sessions on mobility and communication: The Mobile Technology Wave: How to Utilize Tablet Technology for Individuals with Limited Movement and To Engage in Functional Communication by Dr. Katrina Fulcher-Rood, Ph.D. CCC-SLP and  I’m not straight, so please don’t make me! Custom Seating Do’s and Don’ts! by Sheila Buck, B.Sc. (OT), Reg. The third session will focus on Developing Technology as a Core Service featuring keynote speaker, Greg Wellems. The AT Expo is for assistive technology users, their families, educators, clinicians, agency providers and administrators. The AT Expo will include an exhibit room featuring vendors and sponsors who will have an opportunity to speak about their technology products and answer questions throughout the day. The cost of this year’s AT Expo is $150, which includes vendor interaction and CEUs will be available for mobility and communication tracks. Lunch is included. For more information or to register, contact Tracey Kosmoski at tkosmoski@people-inc.org, 716.817.7484 or register online at: tinyurl.com/ATEXPO2015 or www.people-inc.org  

The Global Group Hosting Events for People Inc.

The Global Group is proud to be a part of the upcoming "Better Together...A Night of Celebration" benefiting the People Inc. Foundation. They are hosting a pair of public "gift gatherings" at their locations in Amherst and Blasdell this month. Mention that you are with People Inc. at check-out, and you will receive 20% off any wine and 10% off any liquor purchases from your full-price selections during the times noted below. This is a great opportunity to stock your shelves at home and contribute wine or liquor donations for the People Inc. Foundation's fundraiser,  Better Together . Stop by: Wednesday, April 17  from 6-8 p.m. at Global Wine & Spirits, 4990 Harlem Road, Amherst. This event features tastings of more than 100 wines and personal shopping with Kevin LoVullo from Spiel the Wine.   Thursday, April 18  from 5-7 p.m. at McKinley Wine & Spirits, 3820 McKinley Parkway, Blasdell.    

The Incredible Years Program

Because these should be incredible years for your child People Inc. is offering a free training program, The Incredible Years, to help improve your child's self-image and decrease negative behaviors. This free 12-week program begins soon! Help your child to develop: Improved self-esteem Improved self-concept Decreased negative behaviors at home Decreased peer aggression and disruptive behaviors in the classroom The Incredible Years Program offers research-based, proven effective programs for reducing children's aggression and behavior problems and increasing social competence at home and at school. The Incredible Years Program will teach you how to cope with the stresses of parenthood, avoid power struggles, determine appropriate consequences and develop creative and imaginative play with your child. The 12-week training will begin soon at People Inc.'s Elmwood Health Center, 2128 Elmwood Ave. in Buffalo. For more information or to register, call Joann Fall at 716.874-4500, ext. 212. This free training is made possible through a grant by The Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Foundation.

The Museum of disABILITY History Blog has been updated!

Please check out the latest Museum blog featuring two fascinating therapeutic instruments from the early twentieth century. I Sing The Body Electric Submitted by Douglas Platt, Museum Curator and Thomas Stearns, Research Assistant   Do you have an idea for a blog article or would like to make a contribution? For more information on how you can contribute, contact Museum of disABILITY History Director David Mack-Hardiman at 716.629.3606.