Virtual Training for Care Coordinators Announced for March 18, 2021

People Inc. invites interested Care Coordinators to join us on Thursday, March 18 , as we host our monthly virtual “Lunch and Learn” workshop from noon to 1:00 p.m.  The topic of “Environmental Modifications (E-Mods)” will be presented by Anthony j. Rushford, project director at People Inc. Some of the discussion will focus on: What is an E-Mod? How can it benefit the people I work with? What qualifies for an E-Mod? How do you apply for an E-mod and what is the process? Registration is required. Please contact Kim Russi at 585.719.3424 or  krussi@people-inc.org  by the end of the day on Tuesday, March 16 . You will then receive the link for the training by email. We look forward to your questions and active participation during this workshop! Please share this flyer  with others who may be interested.

Virtual Training for Care Coordinators Announced for May 20, 2021

People Inc. invites interested Care Coordinators to join us on  Thursday, May 20 , as we host our monthly virtual “Lunch and Learn” workshop from noon to 1:00 p.m.  The topic of “Employment Services” will be presented by Jamie Oswald, program director at People Inc. Some of the discussion will focus on: What employment services are available for the people you work with? Who qualifies for employment services? How do you apply for employment services and what is the process? We look forward to your questions and active participation during this workshop! Registration is required. Please contact Kim Russi at 585.719.3424 or  krussi@people-inc.org  by the end of the day on Tuesday, May 18. You will then receive the link for the training by email. Please share this  flyer  with others who may be interested.

Virtual Training for Care Coordinators Announced for May 26, 2022

People Inc. invites interested Care Coordinators to join us on Thursday, May 26, as we host our monthly virtual “ Lunch and Learn ” workshop from noon to 1:00 p.m.  The topic of “ Afternoon Respite Services ” will be presented by Adam Perry, program director at People Inc. Some of the discussion will focus on: For the people you work with, which Afternoon Respite Services are available? Who qualifies for Afternoon Respite services? How do you apply for Afternoon services and what is the process that follows? These are just some of the topics that will be addressed during this session. We look forward to your questions and active participation during this workshop! Registration is required. Please contact Suzanne at  585.719.3424  or  suzanne.mcclarin@people-inc.org  by the end of the day on Tuesday, May 24. You will receive the link for the training by email.

Virtual Training for Care Coordinators Announced for November 19

People Inc. invites interested Care Coordinators to join us on Thursday, November 19, 2020, as we host our monthly virtual Lunch and Learn workshop from noon to 1:00 p.m.  The topic of “Advocacy and the Life Plan” will be presented by Rick Banner, Director of Advocacy and Person-Centered Practice at People Inc. With the move toward managed care, the approach we take to support people must be focused on person-centered practices. Join us to learn quick tools that can assist in making the Life Plan more meaningful. Attendees will also learn how to navigate roadblocks as they come up. Rick will answer questions and provide resources to help professionals continue to be successful. Registration is required. Please contact Kim Russi at 585.719.3424 or krussi@people-inc.org by the end of the day on Monday, November 16, 2020. You will then receive the link for the training by email.

Virtual Training for Care Coordinators Announced for October 28, 2021

People Inc. invites interested Care Coordinators to join us on Thursday, October 28, as we host our monthly virtual “Lunch and Learn” workshop from noon to 1:00pm.  The topic of “ Afternoon Respite Services ” will be presented by Jamie Oswald, program director at People Inc. Some of the discussion will focus on: For the people you work with, which Afternoon Respite Services are available? Who qualifies for Afternoon Respite services? How do you apply for Afternoon services and what is the process that follows? These are just some of the topics that will be addressed during this session. We look forward to your questions and active participation during this workshop! Registration is required. Please contact Kim Russi at 585.719.3424 or krussi@people-inc.org by the end of the day on Monday, October 25, 2021. You will receive the link for the training by email.

Virtual Training for Care Coordinators Announced for September 23, 2021

People Inc. invites interested care coordinators to join us on Thursday, September 23 , as we host our monthly virtual “Lunch and Learn” workshop from noon to 1:00 p.m. The topic of Family Reimbursement will be presented by Kim Russi. The presentation will cover: How the program works The paperwork Importance of providing FI/budget info What is and is not eligible for reimbursement People Inc. process. Registration is required. Please contact Kim Russi at  krussi@people-inc.org  or 585.719.3424 by Monday, September 20. Registration links will be provided via email to those who register. We look forward to your questions and active participation during the workshop! Please share this  flyer  with others who may be interested.

Volunteers Needed to Advocate for Residents in Senior Care Facilities

People Inc. is offering certification training this spring for people interested in advocating for residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities throughout Erie County.  The NYS Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program connects caring and effective advocates with older adults and people with disabilities who live in nursing homes, assisted living and other licensed adult care homes. The program is administered locally by People Inc.    Volunteers, known as ombudsmen, visit residents to identify concerns. They investigate and resolve complaints to advocate for the rights of people living in long-term care facilities. Ombudsman volunteers assist with monitoring resident care and building conditions, while working with facility staff to correct problems, using a range of problem-resolution and advocacy skills.    “Ombudsmen volunteers are urgently needed to serve society’s most vulnerable population,” said Susan Fenster, regional coordinator. “Our volunteers can make a tremendous difference in someone’s life.”  Upon successful completion of a comprehensive 36-hour training program, Ombudsman volunteers are certified by the NY State Office for the Aging. They will work closely with their staff supervisor and are assigned to a facility in their area where they make weekly visits to meet with the facility residents. Schedules are flexible with a minimum of two hours per week required.  The upcoming training will be provided virtually via Zoom on weekdays beginning in May. In-facility mentoring is also part of the curriculum. For more information on volunteering, call 716-817-9222.  ABOUT PEOPLE INC.: People Inc. provides an array of support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, as well as health care services, senior services, services for the Deaf and hard of hearing, and affordable housing. Built on a strong foundation of innovation, collaboration, community and inclusion, People Inc. helps people throughout Western New York and the greater Rochester region achieve greater degrees of independence and productivity.  For more information, go to people-inc.org.

Volunteers Needed to Support and Comfort Seniors in our Community

People Inc.’s Senior Companion program is seeking volunteers age 55 and over who want to make a difference in the life of a senior adult. The program matches qualified volunteers with seniors age 55 or over who live independently but could benefit from social contact and assistance. Volunteers provide in home support, companionship and understanding to seniors in Erie County. They help with daily living tasks like shopping, driving, processing mail and paying bills. Volunteers are carefully screened and serve 15 to 40 hours per week. They receive pre-service orientation and training and must pass a physical exam and background check. They are also reimbursed for travel and meals and may qualify to earn a tax-free hourly stipend. People Inc.’s Senior Companion program helps seniors remain independent in their homes for as long as they can instead of having to move to a more costly and/or unfamiliar setting. Currently, approximately 15,000 volunteers serve more than 56,000 seniors in our community. For more information about volunteering, call 716-768-2381. People Inc. is a not-for-profit health and human services agency providing programs and services to more than 12,000 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.

Walden Offices Moved to Spindrift Location in Williamsville

Admissions and Other Departments Relocated Several People Inc. departments and offices have relocated from the Walden Business Center, 3332 Walden Avenue, Suite 100, Depew, NY, to 280 Spindrift Drive, Williamsville, NY, effective October 12, 2020. Departments and Offices that Moved: Admissions Behavioral Health/Behavior Services  Care Management for Children Community Habilitation Early Intervention Environmental Modifications (E-mods) Family Education and Training Family Support Services Educational Advocacy Family Reimbursement Parent Aide Program Personal Development Mentoring In-Home Respite Self-Directed Services   The above departments can be reached through Spindrift reception at 716.817.9000. Staff emails will remain the same. The Admissions email remains the same, admissions@people-inc.org and the Admissions phone number remains the same at this time, 716.880.3700.