People to People A publication of People Inc. Spring 2005 Golisano Grant Awarded to Museum of disABILITY History People Inc.’s Museum of disABILITY History recently Chief Executive Officer James M. received a $10,000 grant from the B.Thomas Golisano Boles, Ed.D. The B.Thomas Golisano Foundation to further enhance the Museum of disABILITY Foundation grant will make it possible History’s website to become viewer interactive with multi- for the Museum to offer an array of media and virtual tour capacity. media options to attract, retain and The Museum of inform online visitors.The Museum’s disABILITY History collection will be made available for will create a web- educational purposes and allow it to site that preserves impact a global audience. and promotes the history of the The Museum of disABILITY History is B. Thomas Golisano Chairman, dedicated to the collection, preservation President and CEO of Paychex, A prototype of the virtual People Inc. Museum of disability field Inc. disABILITY History website. around the and display of artifacts relating to the world. Website development will be performed by history of people with developmental disabilities.The mission Digicon Communications. is to tell the story of the lives, triumphs and struggles of people with disabilities, as well as society’s reactions. For “The B.Thomas Golisano Foundation has a distinguished more information, contact Douglas A. Platt, project history of spearheading projects that benefit people with coordinator, at (716) 817-7477 or Lynn Beman, developmental disabilities,” said People Inc. President and Museum director, at (716) 817-7439. People Inc.-er’s Get Out the Vote People Inc. This past election year, political analysts predicted record at the polling places and an is gonna numbers of voters hitting the polls to cast their ballot in the election information hotline Get Out first federal election since the Florida 2000 controversy.The number were distributed to each site. The disabled population has historically endured many hardships “The Erie County Board of Elections VOTE! and have often been regarded as not equal in modern society. was instrumental with supplying reg- People Inc. started the istration forms, polling location and “Get Out the Vote” access information,” said Public Affairs T-shirt designed for the GOTV campaign. initiative in order to Director Kevin Horrigan. ensure consumers The effort proved successful cast their ballots. By In this issue among the group homes with encouraging our President’s Message...... 2 some regions reporting as high consumers to register Relief is on the Way...... 3 Participants from Engelwood Apartments share a rate of 94 percent of those School Districts...... 4 and then actually vote, their political opinions after watching the third registered voters in group homes Educating the Community...... 5 presidential debate. we aimed to increase Employee Achievements...... 6 getting out their vote.The Erie the number of voters who are disabled and give them the Home Health Care...... 7 County Board of Elections Picture Page...... 8 and 9 opportunity to participate in their most fundamental right, officially tallied the voting Health Services...... 10 their right to vote. population of this election at Grant Awards...... 11 Donor Recognition .....12 and 13 The Public Affairs Department coordinated nonpartisan 73.6 percent with an average Senior Housing ...... 14 packets of candidate information, gathered consumers to of 60 percent of those people Vocational Services ...... 15 watch the final Presidential debate and invited consumers to participating in local elections. various candidate forums. Information about what to expect People to People Full Speed ahead in 2005

Dear Friends,

We're in full swing with development on a number of new projects. Our commitment to serving people with special needs continues to guide us to go where the need is so that we can make a difference. I can't say enough about the energy, creativity, dedication and talent of our staff. With a team like this, anything is possible. Here's a snapshot of what you'll see this year:

We'll be creating more supportive homes for individuals with developmental disabilities. The doors will open to a new Family Respite Center, funded by contributions from our board, staff, members of the Western New York Senate and Assembly Delegation, families, corporate and foundation partners, and friends in the community.We'll be collaborating with additional colleges to expand our Young Adult Life Transitions Program, giving young people with disabling conditions access to the stimulating and exciting campus experience. Our children's’ services continue to expand as we continue our efforts to establish a charter school. Our senior services will continue to meet even more of the need of the growing elderly population as well.Two new affordable apartment complexes will open in Orchard Park and Lackawanna, with further development started in West Seneca, Clarence, and Cheektowaga.

And most importantly, our commitment remains to the highest quality in our existing programs that serve thousands of people, many around-the-clock seven days a week.Thanks for your continued support and feedback.

Sincerely,

James M. Boles, Ed.D. President and Chief Operating Officer

Dear Friends, Through my service as Board Chairperson for the past two years, I've learned much about this agency and even more about this community. In leading a group of the most committed volunteers, we have invested much time and thought into the emerging needs of individuals with disabilities and the elderly population that People Inc. serves. In reviewing information, we considered how these needs fit into the larger context of the Western New York community.

Policies were expanded and new initiatives begun and in many cases, already completed. I'm impressed with the talent and effectiveness of the People Inc. staff and am proud of how the agency continues to push for progress and results.

As I “turn the guard over” to Georgiana Jungels, as the new chairperson, my commitment as a board member continues.

Thanks for a wonderful two years!

In your service, People Inc. Mission People Inc. exists so that Nancy R. Dobson individuals with disabling 2003 and 2004 Board Chairperson conditions or other special needs have the support they need to participate and succeed in an accepting society.

2 Spring 2005 Relief is on the Way - Family Respite Center Capital Campaign Update For those families caring for a loved one with a developmental disability, finding the time for routine tasks or a well deserved Chief Operating rest is often a challenging task. Soon relief will be on the way Officer for hundreds of families due to the culmination of People Inc.'s Rhonda Family Respite Center Capital Campaign. Frederick noted that the Campaign Chairperson William M. Collins speaks from agency's vendors experience. “Respite is a lifeline for our family…including our earned thanks daughter.When she attends an occasional weekend at respite, it and praise for gives us much-needed relief from the Families the special have equated respite unrelenting responsibilities and it gives partnering role her time to spend with her peers.” During the groundbreaking ceremony, Scott and Suella with the “knot at the they played Bowman (left and right), campaign honorary chairs, offered a end of a rope” for through financial tribute to People Inc. for its matchless services to family mem- The success of the campaign was bers, including their son David, who resides in a People Inc. providing safe and reliable celebrated at the groundbreaking and in-kind sup- group home. Alexandra Wehr (middle), campaign vice-chair services any time it is and KeyBank vice president of corporate banking, stated ceremony in August. Construction port. needed. “KeyBank is pleased to support such a worthy project and quickly followed on the Downing help the hundreds of families in need of relief.” Participants will House (Family Respite Center) on Genesee benefit from enhancements in the new Street in Lancaster, named in honor of benefactors Franklin Sr. facility, including private rooms, recreation areas and a kitchen and Dolores Downing. Mr. Downing is the owner of Towne spacious enough for wheelchairs.The new Downing House Automotive Group and his family generously donated $125,000 (Family Respite Center), available to any individual over the age to the campaign. of ten with a developmental disability, will offer before and after school care, along with emergency, overnight, planned or week- end care. Participants enjoy activities to promote social interac- tion, healthy meals and comfortable accommodations with the help of trained staff.These services may relieve burdens put on other family members, allowing families to be more efficient at work and contribute to a happier lifestyle.

Thank you to the families and businesses who continue to send in gifts. Downing House (Family Respite Center) is sched- Community leaders, business partners and People Inc. board members join to uled to open in the spring of 2005. For more information, call break ground for the new Downing House (Family Respite Center) located on Genesee Street near Transit in Lancaster. Denise M. Paszkiewicz, corporate affairs director, at (716) 817-7470. Over 900 individuals contributed, raising $841,000 pledges to date.The agency's employees led individual giving with over $108,000. People Inc. was particularly pleased to receive the support of foundations including: Western New York Foundation,Wegmans Foundation, Grigg-Lewis Foundation, First Niagara Bank Foundation and Buffalo Eye Bank Foundation. People Inc. is grateful to legislators who provided assistance in obtaining donations: Assembly Majority Leader Paul Tokasz, State Senator Dale Volker and members of the Western New York Senate and Assembly Delegation. Downing House (Family Respite Center) construction as of April 2005. 3 People to People

2005 Board of Directors

Georgiana H. Jungels, Chairperson Local School Districts Recognized by People Inc. and NYSRA State University of New York at Buffalo People Inc. nominated the Amherst Central William M. Collins, Vice Chairperson and Kenmore-Tonawanda School districts Travers, Collins & Company for the New York State Rehabilitation Ann Bermingham, Treasurer Association's Annual Partnerships with Schools Award. Both were honored for Robert B. Mayer, Secretary their efforts to provide individualized Fleet/Norstar Bank Retired Executive person-centered career exploration activities for students and participation in transition Edwin G. Clausen Daemen College services. Amherst Central School Board Award Presentation L-R: Nancy R. Dobson Amherst Central School District has been Linda Rinaldo, People Inc. program director; Scott Uniland Development Company in the forefront of transition services.They Payne, director of special education; Rhonda Frederick, People Inc. COO and William Blanford, Amherst Board of David M. Downing were one of the first districts to establish a Education president. Towne Automotive Group faculty position solely to support transition. offers special education students vocational Anthony M. Graziano Amherst Central School District was State University of New York at Buffalo approached by People Inc. to provide a opportunities through Board of Cooperative program to serve the needs of students Educational Services (BOCES), in school Dennis R. Horrigan employment, internships and paid Independent Health Association requiring support in the after school hours. of Western New York The Themed Learning Club was the result employment developed by teachers. People and provides an after school program for Inc. has conducted in-services at the schools Alfred F. Luhr III on transition planning and adult service M&T Bank individuals in middle to high school with developmental disabilities eligibility. Eugene Meeks Child and Family Services For the past four years, People Inc. has part- People Inc. would like to extend their congratulations and thanks to these school Patrick F. Reilly nered with the Kenmore-Tonawanda district Marine Midland Bank to ensure that special education students have districts for their tireless and selfless work to Retired Executive the opportunity to experience vocational create opportunities for students with special needs. Mary Ellen Walsh opportunities in the community.The district Town of Amherst Senior Services Department Lynn Beman Appointed Museum of disABILITY History Director People Inc. is pleased to announce that Lynn Beman has been appointed to serve as People Inc.'s Museum of disABILITY History director. Beman is well known in the community as the former executive director of the Amherst Museum. She has many years of experience with small museums, strategic planning and collection development. As the Museum of disABILITY History director, Beman will oversee the development of collections and exhibits, as well as provide operational and programmatic management and be involved with assisting in securing funding for this one-of-a-kind museum. People Inc. is happy to know that Beman is excited about this new opportunity. “I was at the Amherst Museum for 11 years and I personally believe that ten years is long enough for a museum director to remain at one institution,” said Beman. “I am looking forward to the new learning opportunity that the Museum of disABILITY affords me and the chance to increase awareness, public involvement and recognition that this unique museum will deserve once it's fully established.”

For a tour of the Museum of disABILITY History or for more information about the Traveling Exhibit, contact Douglas A. Platt, project coordinator, at (716) 817-7477, or Lynn Beman at (716) 817-7439. 4 Spring 2005

Educating the Community - MEDIA COVERAGE Generating positive publicity for People Inc.'s programs and regarding proposals in the services is a top priority of the Public Affairs Department. governor's budget for Listed below are highlights of media coverage from October Expanded In-Home 2004 to March 2005: Services for the Elderly. Christina was also inter- •The “Get Out the Vote” project was featured in October. viewed, along with Public Affairs Director Kevin Horrigan was interviewed on Director of Rehabilitation WBEN-AM 930 and Communications Specialist Amelia Services Robert Treger, Moller was interviewed on WIVB-TV. on KB Radio 1520, which Respite user and People Inc. employee Jill •Program Administrator Edin Barone highlighted the aired in March. Turchiarelli was interviewed regarding the Seniors Unlimited Program on KB 1520 AM during a Living benefits of respite services. Prime Time segment that aired in October. In November, the •People Inc. was featured program and others were featured during the Erie County on WUFO Radio1080-AM "Brother to Brother," a communi- Public Beneficiary Consortium press conference, highlighting ty talk show.The host Dr.William A. Holley interviewed the importance of needed Erie County funds on the following Corporate Affairs Director Denise M. Paszkiewicz for an stations and newspapers:WGRZ-TV,WIVB-TV,WKBW-TV, overview of the agency in December. Director of Clinical WNYO-TV WB-49,WBFO-FM 88.7, Niagara Gazette and Services Christina Sage highlighted the Elmwood Health Tonawanda News. Center in January and a national program entitled “ Take a Loved One to the Doctor” (TALO) in February. Director of •Chief Operating Officer Rhonda Frederick was inter- Public Affairs Kevin Horrigan discussed Medicaid and gov- viewed in November on WBEN-AM 930 about the U.S. ernmental budget issues in March. Housing and Urban Development grants for a new group home in Lancaster and a Senior Housing complex in •In March,WIVB-TV featured Director of Clinical Services Cheektowaga. Christina Sage on how the county Medicaid issues affect services provided by People Inc.WGRZ-TV interviewed con- •In November,WIVB-TV's The “Why Guy” Kevin O'Neill sumer Hope Griffey on the types of services Medicaid cov- interviewed Program Administrator Edin Barone about the ers for her and how she would be affected if they were not Seniors Unlimited Program.The program was featured on available. WKBW- TV's AM Buffalo when Beverly Ballantyne, care- giver, with Edin and Program Director Concetta Ferguson •To recognize March being National Mental Retardation were interviewed.The pro- Awareness month,WGRZ featured the Young Adult Life gram was highlighted on Transitions program and interviewed Program Administrator WIVB-TV's By The People. Sharon Morrissey and participant Katie Lanigan.The Edin and Concetta were segment highlighted disability awareness. interviewed on the Living Prime Time public affairs Additionally, hundreds of articles appeared in The Buffalo show about the benefits of News, Business First and local newspapers throughout the year. the program, which aired An initiative for 2005 will be a Media Outreach Plan consist- throughout the month of ing of mailings, a specially designed rolodex card for reporters December. and offering tours of agency sites.We will meet with media L-R: Director of Clinical Services Christina •In January, Director of representatives to help promote services and educate the Sage, President and Publisher of Living Prime Clinical Services community about the wide range of services offered by Time Jerry Flaschner and Director of Christina Sage was People Inc. Rehabilitative Services Robert Treger take a Stay tuned! break after a radio segment on KB 1520 AM. interviewed on WIVB-TV People Inc.’s Golf Tournament is on Course! Proceeds to benefit People Inc.’s Services for Children and Young Adults The 4th Annual People Inc. Foundation Drive Fore Disabilities Golf Tournament will be Monday, August 29, at the East Aurora Country Club. Be sure to register early! Maximum attendance is 136 golfers.There will be a raffle for a vacation, great prizes and complimenta- Members of People Inc.’s volunteer pool, Team ry golfer gifts. A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available and cus- People, have signed on as the Chinese Auction Committee for the Drive for Disabilities Golf tomized to meet company needs. In-kind donations are welcome! For more Tournament. Pictured L-R: Back Row Bud and information, reserve your foursome or to become a volunteer as a member Diane Bantle, Stacey Lembke and Eileen Wheeler, Middle Elsa (and Richard, not pictured) of People Inc.’s Team People, call the People Inc. Foundation at Peters, Lower Maureen Diggins and Betty (716) 634-8132. Casey. 5 People to People EMPLOYEE ACHIEVEMENTS

Dr.Thomas Artim, medical director at the Elmwood Health Erica A. Newsom, project coordinator, has been Center, has been selected for Business First’s 2004 Health Care appointed to serve as a Hearing Officer for the Heroes Physicians Award. He always places the consumers’ needs Niagara Falls Housing Authority. Erica will volunteer first and has created protocols for ensuring the rights of consumers. her time to listen to tenant concerns and authorities’ He is instrumental in bridging the gap between health care side of issues, as well as in making a final decision professionals and human service professionals. regarding the situation.

Jeffrey Bridenbaker, formerly program director, has been Francisco M.Vasquez, Ph.D. was promoted to appointed as Associate Vice President.With over 30 years’ Executive Vice President. He will oversee the experience in the human services field, Jeff has demonstrated charter school project, the Individualized Residential understanding of the key roles and functions of his new position. Alternative Department and be involved in His proven leadership and vast knowledge of the field will allow him community-based projects. In addition, Dr.Vasquez to positively impact upon services provided by the agency. He will was also appointed to serve as a member of the provide direct oversight and supervision to the Individualized Community Advisory Committee at Buffalo State Residential Alternatives Department. College which serves as an advisory board to provide local and regional perspectives on issues raised at the People Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer James M. Boles, college level related to services. Ed.D. was honored by the New York State Rehabilitation Association as the winner of the Adrien Levy Award for distinguished service in the rehabilitation field. Criteria for this award include: valuable contributions to the field of rehabilitation, ten years of tenure, a Friends of People Inc. professional record that merits respect and emulation as well as demonstrated extraordinary contributions to the field. Patrick F. Reilly was selected as Business First’s Director of Quality Assurance John Hamm was honored by Erie Health Care Heroes Friend of Health Care Award. Community College for his work with the Health, Physical and Mr. Reilly was instrumental to the development of Recreational Education Department. Hamm is the chairperson of People Inc.’s Elmwood Health Center, a clinic the department's community advisory council and received an designed to tailor to the needs of individuals with appreciation award for his work in helping to develop the program disabilities. In 2004, the Elmwood Health Center and curricula leading to a degree in physical education, meeting celebrated its 10th anniversary. national standards and making it easier and more economical for students who wish to pursue this career. People Inc. is proud to announce Bruce D. Reinoso, Esq of Magavern, Magavern & Grimm, Kevin Horrigan, public affairs director, was appointed by the L.L.P was chosen to receive the Network in Aging New York State Association of Community and Residential Agency to be on their Statewide Legislative Affairs Committee.This Inc. “Dr. Evan Culkins Meritorious Service Awards” appointment will allow access to agencies statewide to develop a for 2004 for his work with senior citizens. broader understanding of relevant issues and then apply them to Reinoso has been working with People Inc. for People Inc. many years. He recently has been involved in the Pooled Trusts Program which helps families People Inc.Vice President Anna Korus was appointed to Senator insure the financial security of their loved one with Mary Lou Rath’s Western New York "Fix Medicaid" Coalition.The a developmental disability. For more information group is made up of Western New York health professionals with about the Pooled Trusts Program, contact expertise in Acute/Managed Care, Long Term Care and Prescription Tracy Harrienger, Esq., People Inc. General Drugs.The Western New York "Fix Medicaid" Coalition is examining Counsel and Legal Department director, at the current Medicaid reform packages proposed by the Legislature (716) 817-7458. and Governor George E. Pataki.The coalition will make recommen- dations as to which proposals best balance the needs of Medicaid recipients with the ability of taxpayers to pay the bill. Korus will serve on the Long Term Care working group and will work on pro- posals and present them at public forums. 6 Spring 2005 How Time Flies when You're Having Fun! Over the past 34 years, People Inc. has increased the aware- • Networked with civic ness in the community about its many services.The agency organizations and coordinated has reached out to community and government leaders and collaborative projects. civic organizations throughout Western New York.As a • Sponsored the Sister's Power result, the following community relations activities were Summit hosted by Infinity coordinated over the past year: Broadcasting. Staff provided information, referrals and free •The Human Resources Department, Senior Services and health screenings. Elmwood Health Center have been instrumental in: People Inc. was represented in Albany • Participated in area walks for Legislative Day on March 1. Pictured o A Minority Job Fair with State Senator Byron and other fundraising events. L-R: Elizabeth Horrigan, IRA specialist; Megan Parkinson, IRA specialist; Brown • Coordinated college Bradford Watts, community relations o Area Health Education Center System (AHEC) specialist; State Senator Byron Brown; presentations and collaborative Wanda Watts, community member; Cheryl at the Elmwood Health Center efforts through our Museum Shaw, IRA team leader; and Alicia Lombardo, IRA specialist. o Housing and Urban Development (HUD) of disABILITY History, edu- community center initiative cating students interested in human services about People o Mentoring opportunities with consumers Inc. and the history of mental and physical disabilities. and Rotarians o Being an exhibitor at WNY Youth Summit For more information or to find out how your business or o Participating in a health, wellness and community organization can partner with People Inc., call Bradford talk show Watts, marketing and community relations • Participated in the “Goin South” event, which was estab- specialist, at (716) 817-7420. lished by the Greater South Buffalo Chamber of Commerce. Home Health Care: A Viable Alternative Has a loved one recently been discharged from the hospital Certified Home Health and Early Intervention Programs. from having a major surgery? Is a family member in need of a nurse, therapist, social worker or personal care aide? Families and caregivers sometimes find themselves facing Whether there is a need for professional care or assistance decisions that are difficult and may involve moving family with daily living, People Home Health Care can help. members into more restrictive environments. According to Although People Home Health Care is the only provider in Director of Home Health Care Services Susan Benedict Western New York specializing in services for individuals Bayerl, RN, “Home health care agencies can often provide with developmental disabilities, services are available to solutions that enable individuals to remain in their own individuals of all ages and abilities. homes while alleviating the stress that primary caregivers often face.” Services include: skilled nursing; personal care; physical, speech and occupational therapies; nutrition and social work. Families may access home The ultimate goal is to reduce hospitalizations and help healthcare services through prevent episodes of acute illness by providing medically a variety of payer sources prescribed services and assistance. including Medicaid, Medicare, commercial health or long- A further benefit of the program is that services are provided term care insurance and private in an environment that is familiar and comfortable. “Home payment. If you or a loved one health care is about one thing, caregivers helping people to would like more information, live life to it's fullest at home with quality, dignity and the call (716) 874-5600. Home health care staff are a viable part of a family’s needs. Pictured L-R: support of the person's family and friends,” commented employee Diane Wilson and consumer Martin Jackson, RN, BSN, administrator for People Inc.'s Roberta Crowley.

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Central Park Plaza Day Services staff got into the spirit of providing fun and entertainment for its program participants during their Annual Fall Elmwood Day Habilitation participants raised money and donated food and clothing Festival. to the Buffalo City Mission during the holiday season. The participants held a raffle, which raised $247. In turn, they donated $120 to the Ronald McDonald House and spent the rest at Toys "R" Us when they picked out toys for the WIVB-TV Channel 4's "Toys for Tots" drive.

Kevin O'Neill, "The Why Guy," from WIVB-TV Channel 4 stopped by People Inc.’s Seniors Unlimited Program to highlight the program on its live noon broadcast. He interviewed Program L-R: People Inc. Executive Vice President Francisco Administrator Edin Barone and spent time with M. Vasquez, Ph.D., attended the Augustin "Pucho" program participants and posed with Frieda O’Leary brothers Kevin and Robert, owners of Parkview Health Olivencia Center fundraiser with Augustin "Chito" Ballantyne. Services, take time out of their day to talk with Clinic Olivencia, chairman of the Augustin "Pucho" Coordinator and Nurse Liaison Mary Evanco-CCaryk, about ideas Olivencia Center Board. The fundraiser was held to to support the Elmwood Health Center. help expand the center's program space.

The 2004 People Inc. Foundation's Drive Fore Disabilities Golf Tournament at East Aurora Country Club raised approximately People Inc. was one of the recipient of a generous $30,000 for the Family Respite Center Capital Campaign. Many local donation from proceeds of the Ilio DiPaolo Memorial Golf businesses donated their goods or services to help make the event a Tournament sponsored by the DiPaolo Family and South huge success. Shore Rotary. Buffalo Bills and Jills and local celebrities attended the event held at the Wanakah Country Club. L-R: William L. Long of William L. Long Associates joined People Inc. People Inc. employees and Lilly Senior Housing tenants COO Rhonda Frederick, President and CEO James M. Boles. Ed.D. and were on hand to ensure the day ran smoothly. Associate Vice President Jeffrey Bridenbaker for a bright day out on the links. 8 Spring 2005

Three People Inc. employees received the prestigious Black Achiever Award from 1490 Enterprises for their outstanding achievements in their fields. Pictured L to R: Quintella Cottrell, Bradford Watts and US Senator Charles E. Schumer held a town meeting at the Williamsville Town Hall in Vonetta Nix. February. The event was attended by several People Inc. employees and Senior Housing tenants. People Inc.’s Public Affairs Director Kevin Horrigan is first on the left, Senator Schumer is fourth from the left. Photo courtesy of Kathleen Callan.

President and Chief Executive Officer James M. Boles, Ed.D. pitches in to lend a hand for Keybank’s Neighbors Make the Difference Day.

Vice President Nadine Lewandowski and President and Chief Executive Officer James M. Boles, Ed.D. happily took a tour of the new press room at The Buffalo News led by Assistant Pressroom Manager Bob Mackiewicz.

L-R: Forest Cotten, NYSACRA director of legislative services; Kevin Horrigan, People Inc. public affairs director; Assemblymember Kevin A. Cahill, Chairperson, New York State Assembly Task Force on People L-RR: Edin Barone, program administrator, and Concetta Ferguson, program director, with Disabilities and Kevin Baines, Assemblymember Cahill’s Legislative taped an episode of Living Prime Time to discuss the importance of the Seniors Director; attended the NYSACRA Legislative Budget Briefing Unlimited Program with host Gary Deeb. Conference.

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Happenings at TOP TEN REASONS TO BECOME A PATIENT OF THE ELMWOOD HEALTH CENTER Renovations 1. Access to services three evenings until 8 p.m. and 2004 was a very busy year at Saturdays. the Elmwood Health 2. Coverage throughout the day…we don't shut down at Center! The patient recep- lunch time! tion and rehabilitation areas 3. Accept most major insurances. were remodeled. Changes 4. Provide services to all ages, from newborns to seniors. to the medical area were 5. A wide range of services provided all at one site. made to improve efficiency 6. Access to medical services/information via telephone. and patient services.The 7. Increased parking spaces now available. front of the building has a 8. Newly renovated patient reception area. new facade, along with new During its 10-year anniversary celebration, 9. Assistance with obtaining referrals from insurances awnings, lighting and Vice President Anna Korus presents board member Patrick F. Reilly with the first dollar and appointments with specialists. increased parking donated during the 1994 Capital Campaign 10. Located on a major bus route with easy access to the availability! for the Elmwood Health Center. building. New Services Along with the structural changes, the Elmwood Health Introducing the Wheelchair Clinic Center created new services to improve outcomes.The The Elmwood Health Center's Rehabilitation Department residential nurse liaison is available to assist agencies serving now offers a wheelchair clinic. Staff look at any individuals' the developmentally disabled population in accessing required wheelchair and explore possible options to improve seating information. Neurology services have been reinstated for and mobility. The pressure mapping system may be utilized patients who receive primary care and new equipment was to achieve the most appropriate and cost effective purchased for use in the rehabilitation area. seating/wheelchair solution. In the Community Funding The Elmwood Health Center has increased its community The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo outreach programs. Staff participated in a national initiative awarded People Inc. a $5,000 grant from the Albert & designed to increase access to health care services for people Mildred Pfrender Bequest.The grant went toward the lacking health insurance through "Take a Loved One to the purchase of an X-sensor Pressure Mapping System for the Doctor." A group of minority students spent the day at the Elmwood Health Center’s Rehabilitation Department.The clinic learning about healthcare careers and developmental goal of pressure mapping is to enhance disabilities through the Area Health Education Center (AHEC) the life of an individual utilizing a “The Foundation is Program. Staff participated in numerous health and wellness wheelchair.The FSA Pressure fairs, providing blood pressure checks and health information. pleased to be able to Mapping System allows the support this important therapist to get a "picture" of Staff are looking forward to continuing to improve existing effort.” pressure areas while the user is services, increasing needed services and extending community - Richard Tobe utilizing different cushions. outreach programs. If you have any questions about the Vice President services provided, call (716) 874-4500, 206. of Programs of the Community Given the Elmwood Health Foundation for Greater Buffalo Center's strong focus of preventing secondary complications of disability among patients, the purchase of this system will help improve care offered for those with pressure-related skin breakdown. The Community Foundation’s grant augments an earlier grant of $5,000 from the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation, toward the purchase of the X-sensor Pressure Mapping System. The Elmwood Health Center gets a fresh new look. 10 Spring 2005

Services for Children and Young Adults: Helping Kids Stay on the Right Track Early Intervention People Inc.'s Early Intervention Program offers a Parents are a a variety of toys. variety of in-home therapeutic services to vital part of the Early children birth to age three. Services include The parents are a vital part of the Early Intervention Intervention Program.The therapist needs to involve the parent in occupational, physical and speech therapies; Program. special education; infant massage; social work and the therapeutic program, and often gives the parent an service coordination.All therapy services are provided assignment to follow through on the goals addressed in the under contract with Erie County's Early Intervention Program therapy session. and at no cost to the family. Once the The lifelong skills learned through Early Intervention can child is determined to be eligible to significantly reduce the likelihood of the child needing receive services, due to diagnosed therapeutic services beyond early childhood. For more condition or documented delay in information, contact Maryann Stry, program manager, development, the county secures at (716) 874-5600, or Erie County's Early Intervention those services from People Inc. Program at (716) 858-6161. Therapy that is fun! The typical therapy session starts with To learn more about People Inc.’s Services for the parent and child meeting the therapist.When the child spies Children and Young Adults or to request their the "bag of goodies,” the fun begins! In reality, the therapist latest newsletter, call Linda Rinaldo, program arrives at the child’s home with his/her work tools, disguised as director, at (716) 817-7481.

Special Partners, Special Projects - 2004 GRANT AWARDS People Inc. appreciates the confidence of The Western New York Foundation thousands of children annually. our community partners who have and Wegmans Foundation, both The NYS Department of Health invested in a variety of projects over long-time partners, generously invested continued People Inc.’s partnership in 2004 to further our mission. Considered toward construction of a new Family support of the Healthy Heart program, valued investments in accomplishing spe- Respite Center.They were joined by new advancing nutrition and fitness education cific results that not only People Inc. think partners, the Grigg-Lewis Foundation to those we serve with developmental is important, but that our partners in the and the Buffalo Eye Bank Foundation, disabilities. The WNY DDSO Family community share as priorities.We're whose considerable contributions toward Support Services Council joined in happy to recognize those organizations and this effort demonstrate a genuine support of a similar program through the invite you to join us in thanking them for understanding of the need for respite Elmwood Health Center, to support their commitment. So many people have services. Staff look forward to thanking children with disabilities living at home. benefited from the programs made possi- these partners at the Family Respite The NYS Developmental Disabilities ble through these grants and through the Center ribbon cutting ceremony! Planning Council provided support active participation of these partners. through a collaborative effort to enhance The Junior League of Buffalo and the transition efforts for youth ages 16-22 Thanks to the B.Thomas Golisano Children's Foundation of Erie (Project YES). Foundation, the Museum of disABILITY County have been such reliable support- History will expand its presence and ers over the years, and came through as The agency appreciates the significant resources worldwide.A grant is funding always to support the Intensive Behavioral investments of the NYS Department of the development of a state-of-the-art, Training and Counseling Program. The Labor for the Direct Care Training interactive virtual museum on the Peter & Elizabeth C.Tower Initiative and Virtues of Excellence Internet, to be unveiled in mid-2005. Foundation played a central role in Training that reaches hundreds of human The New York State Archives' adding substantial staff support to the service staff annually. VESID provided Hackman Fellowship Research Residency program over a two-year period. critical funding for supported employ- award provides opportunity for review of Children's services were further supported ment, and Erie County's support of the additional historical documents that will by Target Corporation, a new partner Seniors Unlimited Alzheimer's day pro- enhance the museum collection. that supports the Kids on the Block gram is equally appreciated. puppet troupe in getting important mes- sages about acceptance and diversity to 11 People to People Donor Recognition 2004 Consider including People Inc. in your estate plans. FRIENDS & FAMILY DONORS Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Chase Mr. and Mrs. Ronald King Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon B. Reingold Foundation Society Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Cipolla Mr. George M. Kingsley, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John F. Rexinger, Jr. Mr. and Mrs.William M. Collins Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Collins Ms. Jennifer L. Klein Mr. and Mrs. Robert N. Richter Ms. Faith McDaniel Mrs. Nancy M. Conley Mr. and Mrs.Walter J. Konstanty, Jr. Mr. Jerry Rivard Mr. Morton Meyers, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Connors Mrs. Joanne Kostanciak Mr. and Mrs.Thomas J. Rizzo Mr. David Pfalzgraf Ms. Francine Conti Mr. and Mrs.Anthony Krawczyk Ms.Aurelia C. Robinson Drs. Ronald and Andrea Stein Mr.Wade Cook Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Kubiak Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. Rogers Mr. and Mrs. Edward H.Taylor Ms. Susan Corah Dr. and Mrs. Kevin B. Kulick Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Ronaghan Mrs. Geraldine S.Werner Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Cordaro Mr. Donald Kusz Ms. Gretchen L. Roop Mr. and Ms. John Yurtchuck Mrs. Rosalie Covial Ms. Barbara Kuzina Mr. and Mrs. Harold Rothman Mr. and Mrs. Barry Zeplowitz Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas R. Critelli Ms. Suzanne C. LaForest Mr. and Mrs.William C. Rott, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Zigmunt Czechowski Dr. and Mrs. Robert LaMantia Mr. and Mrs. Steven M. Rowe Friends of People Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Daley Mr. and Mrs. Roger B. Langer Mr. and Mrs. Louis J. Rozanski Mrs. Barbara Ballantine Mr. and Mrs.William J. Davern, Sr. Mr. and Mrs.Thomas P.LaPenna Mr. and Mrs. Mitchel Rubin Mr. and Mrs. Scott Bowman Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Davis Mrs. Mary Ellen Lasky Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Runfola Ms. Mary E. Mancini Mr. John Dayton Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Levy Mrs. Sophie Rusiecki Ms. Patricia K. Mecca Mr. and Mrs.William J. DeGennaro Ms. Marcia J. Lewis Mr. and Mrs.Walter J. Rusnak Mr. and Mrs.Arthur Musarra Mr. and Mrs. Robert P.Dersam Ms.Trish LiBassi Ms. Shellie Rutstein Dr. and Mrs. Richard M. Peer Mr. and Mrs. Richard DiCarlo Ms. Donna Licht Ms. and Mr. Hilda Ryan Mr. and Mrs.William A. Prudden Mr. and Mrs.Alfred J. Didion Ms. Barbara Long Ms. Lorraine H. Rykowski Mr. and Mrs. Gus Dotterweich Dr. Mary Beth Lopat-Winter, M.D. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald R. Sacilowski Neighbor's Circle Dr. and Mrs. Howard J. Doueck Mr. and Mrs.William D. LoPatriello Ms. Jennie Sack V.M. Caldwell Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Downing, Sr. Mr. and Mrs.Arthur Lorbeer Ms. Gloria J. Santo Ms.Vivienne Carroll Mr. and Mrs. David J. Doyle, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John S. Lunetta Mr. and Mrs.Willard B. Saperston Dr. and Mrs. James L. Cavalieri II Mr. and Mrs. David Draper Dr. Cozzette Lyons Jones Mr. and Mrs. Salvatore Savarino Mr. Brian Clayback Mr. Emil Dubrawsky Mr. and Mrs. David J. Mahoney Mr. and Mrs. Don Sawyer Mr. and Mrs. David C. Craig Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Earsing Ms. Christine Mallon Mr. Dominic M. Schiavone Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Desmarest Dr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Eckert Mr. and Mrs. Larry Margolis Mr. and Mrs.Warren Schreiber Mrs. Monica R. DiCamillo Mr. Robert S. Elkington Ms. Rachelle Marks Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey S. Schwartz Mr. and Mrs.Terrence L. Dobbins Mr. and Mrs. John J. Fahey Mr. and Mrs. Brian E. Matteson Mr. and Mrs. George E. Schweizer Mr.Andres Garcia Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fidanza Mr. Gary McCarthy Mr. and Mrs. Marvin P.Schwert Mr. John P.Lane, Jr. Ms. Dolores A. Fiegl Mr. and Mrs. James F. McDermott Mr. Daniel J. Scully Mr. and Mrs.William J. Love, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert N. Floss Ms. Janice McGhee Mrs.Audrey Seidel Mr. and Mrs.Alfred Luhr III Mrs. Joan Frieh Mr. and Mrs. Kevin J. McGuire Mr. and Mrs. Michael Sendor Mr. and Mrs. Jack H. McCash Mr. and Mrs. John P.Fulciniti Mr. and Mrs. John F. McIlreath Mr. and Mrs. Saunders M. Sennet Mr. and Mrs.Walter W.McCullor Mr. and Mrs.Vincent J. Funigiello Ms. Rosemarie McKenna Dr. and Mrs. Donald P.Shedd, M.D. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Meeks Ms. Diane Gall Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. McNaughton Ms. Susan G. Shipps Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Mohring Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gambino Ms. Mary A. McQuillen Mr. and Mrs. Barry R. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Kevin F. O'Leary Ms.Anne Gaughan Mr. Jimmy Meade Mr. and Mrs. David M. Soda Mr. and Mrs. Clair A. Owens, Jr. Ms. Mary Anne Gebhardt Ms. Elaine B. Michaels Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Sommerstein Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Peters Mr. and Mrs. Calvin E. Gerber Dr. and Mrs. Robert Milch Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Starkweather Mr. Douglas H. Pies Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Gersh Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Miller Ms. Lynda K. Stephens Mr. and Mrs.Arthur Pietraszewski Ms. Deborah A. Gick Ms. Jane A. Mills Mr. and Mrs. John H. Stetter Mr. and Mrs. Michael Rucci Ms. Joan Goldman Ms. Lorene Mirabelli Mrs. Eleanor B. Stiller Mr. and Mrs. Peter I. Samuel Mrs. Emily Gorczyca Mr. and Mrs.Alan Mollot Mrs.Annette Strauss Mr. and Mrs. Larry Skerker Mr. and Mrs. Milton W.Gordon Mr. and Mrs. Louis Montanino Mr. Robert F. Stuart, Jr. Mr. Steve R. Ulmer Ms. Irene Gray Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Moran Mrs. Julia Szajta Dr. and Mrs. James F. Upson Mrs. Margaret Guthrie Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mordacz Mr. and Mrs.Anthony Trigilio Mr. and Mrs. James A.Walsh Mr. and Mrs. John F. Haag Ms. Dee Morotchie Mrs. Frances M.Trusso Ms. Chris Weaver Mr.Albert Hapeman Mr. and Mrs. Frank Moschella Ms.Alexandra C.Tuttle Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Witte Mr. and Mrs.Warren F. Hardy Mr. James J. Mozee Ms.Victoria R. Underwood Mr. and Mrs.William J. Harrison Mr. and Mrs.Vincent W.Mullaney Mr. and Mrs. Carmen Vacco Community Supporters Mr. and Mrs. Paul Haslinger Mr. and Mrs. Harry Neale Mr.William Valvo Mr. Charles M.Abbott, Sr. Mr.Alvin R. Havin Ms. Ellen B. Neumann Mr. and Mrs.Thomas J.Vanner Mr. and Mrs.Thomas E.Abbott Mrs. Betty Heimiller Mr.Tom Nolan Mr. and Mrs. David A.Vener Mr. and Mrs. Roy Allen Mr. and Mrs. Jay Heinen Mrs. Gertrude A. Nowacki Ms. Gladys Vilardo Mr. and Mrs. Robert Altman Mr. and Mrs.William H. Heywood Mr. and Mrs. Leonard J. Noworyta Ms. Katherine J.Walczak Ms. Christine Amico Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hiffa Mr. and Mrs. James P.O'Brien Mr. and Mrs. George Wallenfels Mr. and Mrs. James P.Balcerzak Mr. Ken Hoch Ms.Andrea O'Connor Mr. and Mrs. George M.Wallrich Ms. Sally Bargelski Mr. and Mrs. J. Roger Hogenkamp Mr. Patrick O'Leary Mr. and Mrs. Howard E.Webster Mr. and Mrs. Edward Barnowski Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Honer, Sr. Mr. and Mrs.Terrence Palmer Mr. David Wegman Ms. Olive E. Bellamy Mr. John J. Horan Ms. Nancy Paolini Ms. Carol Wesley Mr. and Mrs. Howard A. Benz Mr. and Mrs. John Hoskins Mr. and Mrs.Anthony Pariso Mr. and Mrs. Donald R.White Ms.Ann B. Bermingham, Esq. Mr. and Mrs. Edward W.Huber Ms. Barbara J. Parker Mr. and Mrs. John Wild Mr. and Mrs. Ronald L. Beyer Mr. and Mrs. John Jacobowitz Mrs. Nancy Paul Mr. Christopher Williams Ms. DeLynn R. Blackburn Mr. and Mrs. Neville Jacobs Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Penfold Mr. John Williams Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Brock Dr. and Mrs.William Jacobs Mr. Carlton G. Peter Mr. and Mrs. Frank P.Wilton Mr. and Mrs. Ralph H. Brownell Mr. and Mrs. Ralph E. Januale, Sr. Mr. and Mrs.Vincent S. Piazza Ms. Marion A.Winkler Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bruning Mr. Paul Jennings Mr. Robert Platek Mr. and Ms. Gregory P.Wolinski Ms.Theodora L. Byron Ms.Amy C. Johnson Ms. Stephanie Polanowski Mr. and Mrs. David H.Wrotniak Ms. Barbara J. Cain Prof. Georgiana Jungels,A.T.R. Ms. Rose Polik Mr. and Mrs. Jake Wysocki Ms. Mary G. Cannell Ms. Helen Jurek Mr. Gerald E. Powers Mr. and Mrs. Ron Zackem Mr. and Mrs. Larry R. Carriere Mr. and Mrs.Alfred M. Kalinowski Mr. and Mrs. Mario T.Pratts Ms. Irene Zemla Mr. and Mrs. John Cartus Honorable and Mrs. James Kane Mr. and Mrs.Thomas W.Purcell Mr. Richard Zendarski Ms. Suzanne K. Catalino Mrs. Betty M. Kemp Mr. and Mrs. Zenon Raczynski Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Zielinski Mr. and Mrs. Dean F. Cattieu Mr. and Mrs. Paul F. Kemp Mrs.Alice L. Rappold Mr. and Mrs. Louis Ziembiec Ms. Nancy Cenname Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. Chester L. Rasmus Mrs. Diane Zoerb Ms. Rosemarie Cetola Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kent Mr. and Mrs. Patrick F. Reilly Mr. and Mrs. Peter Zukowski

12 Spring 2005 Special thanks to family members, businesses, community leaders and all who have made donations to People Inc.

FRIENDS & FAMILY IN-KIND LIST Ms. Elaine B. Michaels NYS Department of Health Alexandra Mr. and Mrs. Scott Bowman Mr. and Mrs. Louis Montanino NYS Department of Labor Alleyway Theatre Mr. and Mrs. Robert Braun Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mordacz NYS Developmental Disabilities Planning Alternative Brews, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Eric S. Bryant Ms. Dee Morotchie Council Antionette's Sweets Inc. Mrs. Marion J. Finnegan Ms. Hilda Ryan and Mr. Gene Fumanti O'Keefe Fire Protection Co., Inc. Bee Publications, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. David E. Hall SNC LAVALIN America, Inc. Parkview Health Services Bellini's Ristorante Mr. and Mrs. John Kadziolka Mr.William Valvo The Peter & Elizabeth C.Tower Foundation Brownstone Bistro Mr. John S. Omahany Mr. and Mrs. Jake Wysocki Savarino Construction Services Corp. Buca di Beppo Ms. Gina M. Passantino Mr. and Mrs. Louis Ziembiec Stamm, Reynolds & Stamm Buffalo Athletic Club Suburban Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Smith Vanner Insurance Buffalo Games, Inc. In Memory of Mrs. Rita Olszewski Wegmans Foundation The Buffalo News HONOR/MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTORS Ms.Theodora L. Byron Western New York Foundation Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Charles M.Abbott, Sr. In Honor of Ms. Jenni Peer WNY DDSO Family Support Services Buffalo Sabres Mr. and Mrs.Thomas E.Abbott Healthtrac Council Cafe In The Square Dr. and Mrs. James L. Cavalieri II William L. Long & Associates Capello Salon & Day Spa In Honor of Mr. David S. Bowman William Schutt & Associates, P.C. Catering By Karen Mr. and Mrs. Scott Bowman Mr. Daniel J. Scully Dr. and Mrs. James F. Upson Friends of People Inc. Certo Brothers Distributing Company, Inc. Mr. and Mrs.Terrence L. Dobbins Citadel Communications Ms. Mary Anne Gebhardt Buffalo Exterminating Co., Inc. In Honor of Mr. Jeffery Pietraszewski Buffalo Ultrasound Coffee Pause Co., Inc. The Conference Center In Memory of Mr.Wilbert Coleman Mr. and Mrs.Arthur Pietraszewski Children's Foundation of Erie County Corto's Day Spa & Salon Ministry of Kindness Curbell, Inc. In Honor of Ms. Denise Reilly Definitely Buffalo Healthtrac Grandview Construction, Inc. In Memory of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Corah, Sr. Healthtrac Delta Sonic Car Wash Ms. Suzanne K. Catalino Hogan & Willig Eaton Office Supply Company, Inc. In Honor of Mr. George Schuyler Grover Cleveland Press, Inc. Ms. Susan Corah Ms. Faith McDaniel Ingram Micro, Inc. Mr. John Williams Junior League of Buffalo Hart Hotels Inc. In Honor of Mr. Eric M. Solly MJ Mechanical Services Inc. Homewood Suites In Memory of Mr. Leonard Cordaro Ms. Irene Zemla New York State Archives Hutch's Building Academy #91 Northeast Mechanical. Inc. Hyatt Hotels & Resorts Mrs. Leonard Cordaro In Memory of Mrs.Alice Weinberg Selective Insurance Co. Ilio DiPaolo Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Dotterweich Ms. Rachelle Marks Target Corporation Independent Health Assoc. of WNY Ms. Marcia J. Lewis West Herr Infinity Broadcasting Corp Ms. Patricia K. Mecca In Memory of Ms. Mary Wright Jim Ball Pontiac, Inc. FlexOvit USA, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Don Sawyer Neighbor's Circle Johnson Estate Winery Anne Gaughan Kelly's Country Store In Honor of Ms. Beth Craig Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. McNaughton 4 The Love of Dolls Abou Dewan & Hanna Co., Inc. KeyBank Happy Birthday MetLife Financial Mr. and Mrs. David C. Craig In Memory of Ms. Irene Zemla Advanced Marketing Direct Ms. DeLynn R. Blackburn Allasen Carpet Co., Inc. MidCity Dentistry In Honor of Ms. Carolyn Ehnes Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gambino ASAP Delivery Service MidCity Office Equipment, Inc. Mr. Douglas H. Pies Ms. Deborah A. Gick CONAX Buffalo Corporation Mineo and Sapio Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Kobielski Dental Pay Plus Northeast Mechanical. Inc. In Memory of Mrs. Lillian Florjancic Mr. and Mrs.Vincent W.Mullaney Eaton Office Supply Company, Inc. Oasis Bed & Breakfast Ms. Christine Amico Mr. and Mrs. Ron Zackem LoVullo Associates Inc. Parkview Health Services Ms. Francine Conti Mr. Richard Zendarski McGard, Inc. Pepsi Bottling Group Mr. and Mrs. Frank Moschella MidCity Office Equipment, Inc. Putt-Putt Golf & Games Ms. Gretchen L. Roop In Memory of Mrs. Mildred Zeplowitz Niagara Construction Red Bull North America, Inc. Decision Strategies Group Rosebrook Golf Course & Driving Range In Memory of Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Partnership Ltd. Ms. Rhonda I. Frederick The Pfizer Foundation Rothland Golf Course Franger Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hiffa Salvatore's Italian Gardens Mr. and Mrs. Edward W.Huber Schindler Elevator Corp. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Margolis Stereo Advantage SeaWorld and Discovery Cove Orlando In Memory of Mrs. Eugenia Green Ms. Jane A. Mills Uniland Development Company Seeley and Kane Cards & Comics Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bruning Mr. and Mrs.Alan Mollot Waste Management Southwest Airlines Co. Mr. and Mrs. John F. Rexinger, Jr. Western New York Jobs Weekly Southwestern Airlines In Memory of Mr. Casey Kaminski Ms. Shellie Rutstein Starbucks Ms.Amy C. Johnson Mr. and Mrs.Willard B. Saperston Community Supporters Stix Fit Golf Inc. Ms. Susan G. Shipps Amherst Quick Print Studio Arena Theatre In Memory of Mr. Samuel Mancini Mrs.Annette Strauss Aurora Consulting Group, Inc. SYSCO Foods Ms. Mary E. Mancini Ms.Victoria R. Underwood Bison Chair Rental & Sales Co. Target Mr. and Mrs. George Wallenfels Terry Hills Golf In Honor of Dr. Horace Mann Burghardt Landscaping Mr. and Mrs. Barry Zeplowitz Chef's Restaurant of Buffalo, Inc. Niagara Falls Mr. Morton Meyers, Jr. Tony Martin Awards Inc. In Honor of Ms.Tracy Zeplowitz Columbus McKinnon Corp. In Memory of Ms. Marlene McCullor Tops Markets Mr. and Mrs. Peter I. Samuel Communications Workers of America - Mr. Randy Atlas Local 1141 Trillium Floral Shop Mr. and Mrs.Walter W.McCullor Uncle Joe's Restaurant, Inc. CORPORATE Denny Machine Co., Inc Decision Strategies Group Univera Healthcare In Memory of Ms. Cynthia McKeel Foundation Society Vermont Pure Springs, Inc. Buffalo Eye Bank Foundation Ed Young's True Value Hardware, Inc. Mr. Randy Atlas FlexOvit USA, Inc. Vino Aroma Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Miller Buffalo Wheelchair Walden Galleria Mall Calamar Construction Mgmt., Inc. Goya Foods Mr. Gregory Wolinkski and KML Sales Walt Disney World Ms.Andrea Mutton CSI Contract Specialists We Care Group/Diamond Limousine B.Thomas Golisano Foundation Managed Health Care Associates, Inc. NELSON Prosthetic & Orthotic Laboratory Wegman's Food Markets, Inc. In Memory of Mr. Joseph J. Nolan Grigg-Lewis Foundation World Gym Ms. Sally Bargelski Hodgson Russ Attorneys LLP Prudential Securities Communications Workers of Ilio DiPaolo Inc. SNC LAVALIN America, Inc. We apologize for any errors or omissions in the America - Local 1141 KeyBank Upstate Communication Resource above lists. Please contact the Foundation Mr. and Mrs. John S. Lunetta Marvin & Company Department to make a correction.To find out Mr. and Mrs. Brian E. Matteson Meridian Commercial Properties Inc. CORPORATE IN-KIND more about how to make a planned gift or to Mr. and Mrs. Kevin J. McGuire National Fire Adjustment Co., Inc. A New You By Claire & Company include People Inc. in your will, call the AirTran Airways Foundation Department at (716) 634-8132. 13 People to People Independent Living for WNY Seniors Cleaning, mowing the lawn, paying the bills, shoveling the a furnished community endless snow …is it all just too much? Help is available. room and kitchen for People Inc. offers safe, affordable housing for seniors social events and a throughout Western New York.The best part is those calendar of enjoyable overwhelming tasks of living in a large house and having to activities.Your loved one maintain it are a thing of the past! Your income goes farther will feel safe with the 24- with rental assistance, allowing you to better hour on-call emer- afford the things you enjoy. gency services Senior Housing tenants enjoy a day together. "It's given me a available Seniors age 62 and older who live comfortable, affordable way to when you need them! independently and have an annual live. I don't drive, but I don't have to income of lower than $19,950, for worry about getting to the stores to do Director Denise M. Paszkiewicz notes, one person and $22,800 for two my shopping because the van is so “We're not only expanding the number of people are eligible to apply; rent is convenient." locations and apartments available, we're pro- calculated according to income. - Elizabeth L., People Inc. viding extra services like computers for the Apartment complexes are located in Senior Housing Tenant community room Amherst, with Internet access, Blasdell, complimentary health Cheektowaga, Grand screenings and education Island, Hamburg, North through our home care nurs- Buffalo and South Buffalo. es.This is the best of both Construction is worlds: enjoying life with an underway for new active and vibrant community complexes in Orchard of friends in a safe and The falls, foliage and friends! A perfect day Senior Housing tenants have fun in the winter for People Inc. Senior Housing tenants. weather. Park,West Seneca and affordable way.” Lackawanna. Each apartment includes a kitchen, bedroom, living room with dining area, a private bathroom and new For more information about People Inc.'s Senior appliances. Laundry facilities are also located at each site. Housing, especially about development in the Locations include Southtowns, call (716) 634-8132.

Consumers in the Community Program participants at Brighton Park Day Services have comment on how great the consumers are. found themselves a hobby: volunteering for Meals on Wheels of Kenmore-Tonawanda, Inc. and the SPCA of Erie County. In addition, the consumers at the site collected newspapers as well as dog, cat and bird food for the local For the Meals on Wheels project, some participants SPCA of Erie County during the winter months.The partici- volunteer to fulfill a personal goal, while others for the com- pants are happy to serve the community, especially when the munication and interaction perspective of working with the “citizens” are soft and cute. Staff at the site said the partici- clients of Meals on Wheels. pants “really enjoyed themselves and felt good about helping the animals!” Jean Bennet of Meals on Wheels commented that the consumers' participation is “a wonderful Participants at Brighton Park have had many opportunities to thing.” She adds that the consumers are interact with the community.They look forward to continuing continually excited about providing the these services and adding new projects. service and that the clients of Meals on Wheels

14 Spring 2005 My C.A.P.P. Experience People Inc. is pleased to present an excerpt from an article written by C.A.P.P.participant Essence Jackson “The CAPP CAPP stands for Community Active People Program, which Through all of these activities I have program has allowed focuses mainly on community based job development skills realized there are quite a variety of me to become a more and recreational activities.The program has made it possible things I can do for people. I love confident woman and our for our group to volunteer with various businesses such as being capable of giving them some- group to become more Child Time Day Care, John's Pizzeria and Women and thing I never have before.The CAPP independent Children's Hospital of Buffalo. program has given me the confidence I adults.” truly felt I was missing. I get the chance to Tuesdays and Thursdays are express myself and focus on giving back to others. devoted to volunteering at Child Time Day Care. Fridays The CAPP program is a wonderful fit for our group. It has are devoted to volunteering allowed me to become a more confident woman and our at John's Pizzeria, which is a group to become more independent adults, as well as equip group internship.We are pro- us with the right tools to be capable of standing firm and tall vided a free lunch for volun- in the real world. I would like to thank all the various teering. employees at John's Pizzeria, Child Time Day Care and CAPP participant Essence Johnson credits Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo for their kindness the CAPP program for her increased skills Program Manager Noel and for letting us have the opportunity to volunteer. Special and independence, all while having fun. Schmidt has begun the thanks to Frank Cammarata, program administrator, process of setting up another internship with Women and and to Noel for believing in our group and for this amazing Children's Hospital of Buffalo.We have been corresponding opportunity. with JoAnn Lana, director of Volunteer Services at Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo, who has been amazing in Upon receiving this article from the working along side our program to make it possible for future participant, Program Administrator Frank volunteer placement. Cammarata said that he was “so impressed and really touched that one of the participants finds Some of the recreational activities we have the opportunity to such joy in their new program.” see include: Botanical Gardens; City Hall; libraries, Media For more information about the CAPP Play, Barnes and Noble and the Boulevard and Walden Program, call (716) 694-6630. Galleria Malls. Vocational and Employment Services Opens its Doors to the Community People Inc.'s Vocational and enhanced services to consumers.”With Employment Services at 4286 additional space, the Community Active Delaware Ave. in Tonawanda People Program (CAPP) enhances partici- welcomed the community, showcasing pants potential in securing and maintaining their programs and site renovations. a job substantially. The Delaware Day Skills Program is Town of Tonawanda Supervisor Ron well established in the community Moline said while touring the site, “You and offers workshops, vocational Staff Members William Schultz (left) and Inette Harland are an asset to our community.” training, job and internship (right) were happy to provide Town of Tonawanda Supervisor Ron Moline (middle) a tour of their reno- For more information about the opportunities. According to Director vated site. Vocational and Employment Services, of Vocational and Employment Services William call (716) 694-6630. Schultz, “The added space is going to enable staff to offer

15 1219 North Forest Road PO Box 9033 Williamsville, NY 14231-9033 People to People ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED People to People is published for business, families, consumers, volunteers, Board and friends of People Inc. Board Chairperson Georgiana H. Jungels President and Chief Executive Officer James M. Boles, Ed.D. Chief Operating Officer Rhonda Frederick Director of Public Affairs Kevin D. Horrigan Marketing and Communications Manager Nicole Passantino Design Editor Marlena Gernett Writer and Proofreader Amelia Moller Proofreader David LoTempio Contributing Writers Susan Benedict Bayerl, RN Brian Porebski, D.P.T. Essence Jackson Christina Sage Mary Jo Ketchum MaryAnn Stry Denise M. Paszkiewicz Bradford Watts Nicole Passantino

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DD Day People Inc.’s Golf Tournament is on Course! People Inc. is a proud sponsor of the Proceeds to benefit People Inc.’s Services for 17th Annual Developmental Disabilities Children and Young Adults Awareness Day (DD Day) conference and fair on Thursday, May 19, 2005 at the Buffalo The 4th Annual People Inc. Convention Center. Foundation Drive Fore Disabilities DD Day brings together more than 1,000 individuals with Golf Tournament will be Monday, developmental disabilities, human service professionals, August 29, at the East Aurora teachers, students and family members to explore current Country Club. Be sure to register early! Maximum attendance is 136 golfers.There issues in the field of developmental disabilities.The will be a raffle for a vacation, great prizes conference includes speakers, workshops and live and complimentary golfer gifts. A variety of sponsorship entertainment, as well as exhibits featuring more than opportunities are available and customized to meet compa- 70 agencies and vendors. ny needs. In-kind donations are welcome! For more infor- Be sure to stop by the People Inc. table and mation, or to reserve your foursome, call the People the Museum of disABILITY History Inc. Foundation at (716) 634-8132. exhibit.

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