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Mark your calendars! If you're interested in joining, please email [email protected] and leave a call back number.

Tomorrow!

Disability Pride Month, celebrated in July, recognizes and honors the achievements, history, and experiences of people with disabilities. It promotes visibility and awareness, encouraging society to embrace and appreciate diversity in abilities. The month also serves as a platform to advocate for equal rights, accessibility, and inclusivity for all disabled individuals.

The next brain injury peer support meeting is Wednesday July 17th from 2-3pm, free & online.

If you'd like to attend please email: [email protected] or call 716-408-3110

Mark your calendars!

If you're interested in joining please email [email protected] or call 716-408-3110

Today we honor and celebrate Juneteenth, knowing that there is much more work to be done in the fight for social justice and equality.

“When day comes we step out of the shade / Aflame and unafraid / The new dawn blooms as we free it / For there is always light / If only we're brave enough to see it / If only we're brave enough to be it.” — Amanda Gorman, poet, activist

Our Brain Injury Peer Support Group will be meeting this Thursday June 20th from 2-3pm. If you're interested in attending, email [email protected] or call 716-408-3110 and please leave a call back number.

Hello, Hello!

On Wednesday June 19th our office will be closed for Juneteenth. The Brain Injury Peer Support Group Meeting will be rescheduled for THURSDAY June 20th, from 2-3pm EST.

If you're interested in joining, please email [email protected] or call 716-408-3110. Please leave a callback number.

We hope everyone has a peaceful, fun and meaningful holiday weekend.

To all those who have served, thank you for your service.

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If you're interested in joining please email [email protected] or call 716-408-3110

Ending racism requires collective action, empathy and a commitment to dismantling systemic injustices. Embracing diversity and fostering inclusivity paves the path towards a more equitable and peaceful society.

Today we remember the victims of the Tops mass shooting.

OPWDD is partnering with NYS State Parks, DEC, and the Department of Veterans Services this year on Get Outdoors & Get Together Day, which is happening on Saturday, June 8.

Fun and accessible outdoor events will be held at select parks and DEC sites across the state! We are sharing a general flyer with you about the event to use to spread the word and encourage people with and without developmental disabilities to attend and join in on the fun. We encourage everyone to bring a picnic lunch with them as concession is not available at every location.

At DEC sites, attendees can discover new skills and enjoy a range of introductory-level outdoor recreation activities such as fishing, nature walks and hikes, birding, archery, camping, paddling, and more. Activities will vary at State Parks and range from lawn games to accessible hikes to arts and crafts. Most events will run from 10 am until 2 pm. Check out the fliers below for more information!

Mental Health Awareness Month serves as a crucial reminder to prioritize mental-well being and break the stigmas around mental health issues. It's a time to promote understanding, support and access to resources for individuals and communities facing mental health challenges.

Happy Nurses Week!

Mark your calendars! The next brain injury peer support group will be Wednesday May 15th from 2-3pm EST online. If you're interested in joining, please email: [email protected] and please leave a callback number.

Research participants needed!

Next week!

If you're interested in joining, please email [email protected] or call 716-408-3110.

This Wednesday! If you're interested in attending please email: [email protected] and leave a call back number or you can call 716-408-3110

Tomorrow!

If you're interested in attending please email [email protected] and leave a callback number or call 716-408-3110

It's Deaf History Month!

Throughout this month, People Inc. is celebrating the rich heritage & contributions of the Deaf community. Starting next week, we ask you to join us as we highlight prominent figures who have made a lasting impact.

Let's honor their resilience, culture & achievements together!

For more information about Deaf services:
www.wnydas.org/

The next brain injury peer support group will be Wednesday April 3rd from 2-3pm EST online. If you're interested in attending, please email [email protected] or call 716-408-3110 and please leave a callback number.

Headway's Caregivers of Brain Injury Survivors Workshop continues! The topic for Thursday March 21st is: Navigating Medical and Psychological Factors in Brain Injury Recovery.

The workshop is free and held online. If you're interested in attending, please RSVP to [email protected] or call 716-408-3110.

This Wednesday!

If you're interested in joining, please email [email protected] or call 716-408-3110.

Mark you calendars!

The next brain injury peer support group will be Wednesday March 20th from 2-3pm EST online. If you're interested in attending, please email [email protected] or call 716-408-3110 and please leave a callback number.

This is a friendly reminder that Headway of WNY is holding a Caregivers of Brain Injury Survivors Workshop during the month of March in honor of Brain Injury Awareness month.

The workshops are free and will be held online from 5-6pm EST.

Topics include:

Thursday, March 14th - Community Connections: Accessing Services and Support for Brain Injury Recovery.

Thursday March 21st - Navigating Medical and Psychological Factors in Brain Injury Recovery.

Thursday March 28th - Challenging Norms & Embracing Progress.

If you're interested in attending, please RSVP to: [email protected] or call 716-408-3110.

Brain Injury Awareness month shines light on the challenges faced by individuals living with brain injuries, fostering understanding, and support for their journey toward recovery and empowerment. Through education and advocacy, this month serves as a reminder of the importance of the prevention, treatment, and ongoing care for those affected by brain injury.

This Thursday is the first workshop in our Caregivers of Brain Injury Survivors workshop. It's free and held online from 5-6pm EST. If you're interested in attending, please email, [email protected] or call 716-408-3110 to RSVP.

Headway is putting on a Caregivers of Brain Injury Survivors Workshop that will be running through the month of March to celebrate Brain Injury Awareness Month.

Each session will be an hour (5-6pm EST) and the weekly topics are as follows:

Thursday, March 7th - Beyond Diagnosis: Families Facing Brain Injury.

Thursday, March 14th - Community Connections: Accessing Services and Support for Brain Injury Recovery.

Thursday March 21st - Navigating Medical and Psychological Factors in Brain Injury Recovery.

Thursday March 28th - Challenging Norms & Embracing Progress.

The workshops will be held online. If you're interested in attending, please email [email protected] or call 716-408-3110.

Looking forward to seeing you there!