Parent and Caregiver Group Virtual Meetings Every Month for 2021

Parent Network of Western New York is continuing to host virtual meetings for parents and caregivers of people with developmental disabilities. These meetings will take place on the first Tuesday of each month, from 5:30 to 7:00 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.

Parent and Caregiver Group Virtual Meetings Every Month for 2022

Parent and Caregiver Group virtual meetings offered every month for 2022

Parent Network of WNY offers Virtual Meetings for Parents/Caregivers

Parent Network of Western New York is hosting virtual meetings and trainings for parents and caregivers of people with developmental disabilities. “Mask Wearing Tips,” the online meeting designed to provide families the tools to help children of all ages wear masks will be held on Monday, October 26, from 6 to 6:30 p.m. If interested, review the login procedure . For more information, contact info@parentnetworkwny.org or call 716.332.4170. The next “Family & Caregiver Group” meeting will take place on Tuesday, November 17, from 5:30 to 7 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.

Participate in a Survey for Families/Caregivers of People with IDD through May 16

Input from Family/Caregivers of People with IDD Needed on New York’s Response to COVID-19 The Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council (DDAC) is compiling a report on New York State’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In an effort to solicit feedback from as many providers as possible, the DDPC has developed a survey for parents/caregivers and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Please share this message with families you support: We know that people with IDD and family members faced unique challenges during the pandemic. We want to hear about your experiences, during the earlier days of the pandemic, so that the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) and other state agencies can be better prepared, should another public health emergency occur in the future. The New York State Legislature has charged the independent DDAC with preparing a report assessing New York’s response to COVID-19 relating to people with IDD. The Developmental Disabilities Planning Council (DDPC) is assisting the DDAC in the preparation of the report. This report will include an evaluation of policies, procedures, and programs that were implemented from March 2020 through April 2021 to determine the impact on safety for people with IDD. The report will also include feedback from stakeholder groups including self-advocates, family members/caregivers, providers, CCOs and underserved communities. Survey for Families/Caregivers of People with IDD One of the important components of this report is a survey for family members/caregivers of people with IDD. As a family member/caregiver of a person with IDD, your voice is critical to making sure our report accurately represents the experiences that people with IDD and family members faced during the pandemic for the time period of March 2020 through April 2021. It is also essential that a wide variety of family members from various parts of the state and an array of backgrounds respond to the survey so the DDAC and DDPC get the clearest picture of the impact of the state’s actions.  The survey is about 10 minutes long. It is completely voluntary and anonymous. You are free to skip any questions that you do not wish to answer. If you are interested, view the survey here . It will be open until Monday, May 16. Thank you for your participation in this important effort.

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.

People Inc. Offers Informational Session for Families on Monday, July 12

July 6, 2021: Thank you to families who participated in our earlier conference call updates from agency management.  We have scheduled the next information session for families of the people we support for Monday, July 12, at 6:30 p.m. During this call, agency management will provide families operational updates, projected plans and answer questions. Questions may be sent in advance of, 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. The meeting will also be accessible on July 12 via Microsoft Teams at people-inc.org/conferencecalljuly12 . 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.

People Inc. Offers Next Informational Session for Families February 25, 2021

Thank you to families who participated in our earlier conference call updates from agency management.  We have scheduled the next information session for families of the people we support for  Thursday, February 25 , at 6:30 p.m. During this call, agency management will provide families 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.

People Inc. Offers Next Informational Session for Families May 26, 2021

Thank you to families who participated in our earlier conference call updates from agency management.  We have scheduled the next information session for families of the people we support for  Wednesday, May 26,  at 6:30 p.m. During this call, agency management will provide families operational updates, projected plans and answer questions. Questions may be sent in advance of, 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. The meeting will also be accessible on May 26 via Microsoft Teams at people-inc.org/conferencecallmay26 . 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.

People Inc. Residential Services Family Meeting

People Inc. is hosting the Spring Meeting on Wednesday, May 25 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., for families and guardians whose family members receive supports through the Residential Program. The agenda will include presentations on staff recruitment efforts and admissions/certified residential opportunities process. Join us via phone (audio only): 1.607.442.6488 , 236086440#. The phone conference ID is: 236 086 440#.