Erie County Office for People with Disabilities

06/05/2026

ASL ice cream social today at Mississippi Mudds

Don’t forget today! Beautiful day! Perfect.. 🤩

06/05/2026

NEW YORK STATE Citizen Preparedness Corps The NY Citizen Preparedness Training Program resources A In-Person Classes teaches residents to have the tools and to prepare for any type disaster, respond accordingly and recover quickly as possible to pre-disaster conditions. Participants will be advised on how properly any disaster, including developing family emergency plan and stocking up on emergency supplies.
June 27, 12:00 PM King of Glory Community Church
Northland Workforce Training Center (Entrance Door Room 126 683 Northland Avenue, Buffalo) Online Training Available multiple languages: Register at bit.ly/3P5RVMP

06/04/2026

This Saturday, June 6

Join Muddy Wheels Accessible Outdoors and Western New York Trout Unlimited for a FREE Accessible Fishing Event on Saturday, June 6th at 10:00 AM at Hoyt Lake in Delaware Park! Participants of all ages and abilities are invited to learn how to use a fly rod, enjoy the outdoors, and experience the fun of fishing with the support of experienced mentors. We love sharing opportunities that make recreation more accessible for everyone, be sure to RSVP using the QR code on the flyer! 🐟

06/04/2026

06/04/2026

The Division of Developmental Pediatrics and Rehabilitation in the Department of Pediatrics at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (JSMBS) at the University at Buffalo is pleased to announce and warmly welcome Dr. Christopher Lopata, PsyD, and Dr. Marcus L. Thomeer, PhD, along with their internationally recognized Institute for Autism Research (IAR), to UB.

Advancing evidence-based programs to strengthen social and communication skills in autistic children.

06/04/2026

Under a federal budget bill that was signed into law last year, broader SNAP work requirements will be imposed on "Able Bodied Adults Without Dependents" who receive SNAP benefits.

In preparation to implement the new federal requirement, OTDA has conducted training and outreach to social services districts to help SNAP recipients maintain benefits by identifying anyone meeting an exemption and making sure they understand how to comply: most people served by OPWDD will meet at least one of these exemptions. OTDA is requiring districts to help clients retain SNAP by assisting with their job search, offering a qualifying activity, such as a volunteer opportunity, and more.

New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance American Sign Language (ASL) video on new rules for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (S...

06/01/2026

Erie County wants to hear from you!

There is still time to complete the Envision Erie resident survey, and share your perspectives on county services, priorities and future investments.

🔗 The survey is available online at erie.gov/envisionerie.

06/01/2026

Kick off the summer fun by learning some seasonal ASL

Summer is here, so let’s learn some fun summer signs in ASL with Ki...

06/01/2026

Be proactive and prevent accidents with fall prevention classes

Our next A Matter of Balance series of falls prevention classes starts on July 7th at Akron Newstead Senior Center.

The program runs every Tuesday from 1:00-3:00 until August 25th.

Call 716-542-6645 to book your spot now, or visit https://www3.erie.gov/aging/falls-prevention to learn more about the program!

06/01/2026

Registration deadline is June 5th for speakers at Disability Pride Festival. Do you have a topic you can share in a 3-to-5-minute presentation? Or a 10-12-minute talk? Maybe you can put the art in "Art of Access" with a cool poster - enter the contest!
https://jacobsschool.formstack.com/forms/disability_pride_speakers_information